Ikea goes solar
REC has installed photovoltaics (PV) systems on two of Ikea’s German stores. A further three stores in the U.S. are set to receive PV.
Schott Solar to expand global capacity
Germany-based Schott Solar has announced it will boost its global photovoltaic (PV) module production capacity to more than 800 megawatts (MWs) this year. It will also expand its wafer production capacity.
Aide Solar begins 2 GW production expansion
Aide Solar has broken ground on the expansion of its poly- and mono-crystalline solar cell and photovoltaics (PV) module production factory in Xuzhou, China.
Petra Solar opens solar and smart grid control center
Petra Solar has opened what it says is the first Network Operations Center (NOC) in the world. The new command center will allow the company to remotely monitor and control its solar and Smart Grid assets.
Italys 2010 PV installations surpass expectations
Italy has officially* reported today that 1,850 megawatts (MWs) of new photovoltaics (PV) systems were installed in 2010, substantially exceeding industry estimates.
Meyer Burger secures large wire saw order
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has signed a supply contract worth CHF 160 million (around USD$169 million; 123 million) with an unnamed, existing customer in Asia.
Growth potential for PV recycling
Delegates at the 2nd International Conference on PV Module Recycling, held yesterday in Madrid, Spain were hoping to hear that photovoltaic (PV) recycling efforts had increased since last years conference.
JinkoSolar signs RMB50 billion finance agreement
Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the Bank of China for potential credit facilities in the aggregate maximum amount of RMB50 billion (around USD$7.5 billion; 5.5 billion).
Enfinity to install 3 PV projects in California
Enfinity is to install three photovoltaics (PV) projects in California this year. Meanwhile, construction has begun on Enfinity Canadas 36 megawatt peak (MWp) Stardale installation in East Hawkesbury, Ontario.
Sun Materials to build 5 silicon plants following acquisition
Hong Kong-based Mascotte Holdings Limited is to acquire a 50.1 percent stake of Taiwanese polycrystalline silicon manufacturer Sun Materials for USD$150 million (around HK$1.17 billion).
