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.
Italy to make PV tariff decision within 2 weeks
According to new information released, Italy will reach a decision on the rate of its new PV feed-in tariffs (FIT) within two weeks.
SunPower and Toshiba enter into supply agreement
Under a new agreement, Toshiba Corporation has ordered 48 megawatts (MW) worth of solar panels from SunPower Corporation.
Roth & Rau AG wins 6 million Indian order
Roth & Rau reports that it has received its first order, based on its new turnkey model, from an unnamed Indian telecommunications company.
France announces dramatic PV tariff cuts
The French Government has issued new feed-in tariffs, which will come into effect on March 10. Under the changes, any PV systems over 100 kilowatts (kW) in size will receive just 0.12 per kWh.
ABB to build 24 MW Italian PV plant
Despite the countrys recent problems, ABB has received a $50 million order from Phoenix Renewables to deliver a 24 megawatt (MW) PV power plant in Lazio, Italy.
China to see an up to 1 GW PV cell facility open
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. and MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. have joined forces to open an up to one gigawatt (GW) Chinese PV cell production facility.
Intersolar Europe 2011 on course for continued success
The world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry boasts another rise in exhibition space and exhibitor numbers.
Q-Cells and SunPower sign solar cell agreement
Q-Cells North America has signed an 83 megawatt solar cell supply agreement with SunPower Corp.
