Ecobuild 2011 shines a light on PV
?The world’s so-called ‘biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment’, Ecobuild, closed its doors on another successful event. This year, PV was well represented, with a noticeable increase in industry attendees.
Nuclear power comes under attack; solar stocks increase
Following the explosions at several of Japans Fukushima nuclear power plants, and the uncertainty surrounding their safe shutdown, global calls for renewable energy to replace nuclear have been made. Solar stocks have also profited.
Sanyo opens Hungarian solar module facility
Sanyos Hungarian subsidiary has officially opened its new 150 megawatt (MW) solar module production facility in Hungary. Around 300 jobs have been created.
Fraunhofer Institute verifies high performance in Sharp solar panels
In early December 2010, one of the largest solar plants in Upper Franconia was put into operation, the Zultenberg Solar Park.
How to survive Czechs demise
How does a company survive when its home market collapses? Michal Gärtner, CEO of Photon Energy speaks to pv magazine about the companys survival strategy following the introduction of Czechs retroactive solar tax and its ruthless tariff cuts.
French PV tariff levels announced
As was reported on Tuesday, the French Government has issued new feed-in tariff guidelines. The tariff levels have now been published, and the 500 megawatt (MW) annual cap confirmed.
CME to build 3.5 MW solar park in Spain
Portuguese company CME Construção e Manutenção Electromecânica SA is to install a 3.5 megawatt (MW) solar park in Spain.
Suntech exceeds 2010 targets; positive about coming year
Having outshone both its revenue and shipment targets in 2010, Suntech is looking forward to a positive 2011. The company announced it expects to ship at least 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar products, in addition to generating revenues of between $3.4 billion and $3.6 billion.
China: JA Solar to establish 3 GW solar facility
Under a new agreement, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is to set up a three gigawatt (GW) production facility in China. BHF Bank expects Roth & Rau to benefit, while Q-Cells will find it hard to compete.
Ontario PV market growing, but political issues exist
The Ontario PV market is expected to reach 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of total installed capacity by 2015. However, political concerns and market instability remain.
