Italian PV construction surges ahead of changes to government programs
Construction begins on seven new industrial sized photovoltaic plants as a two megawatt (MW) plant opens in the Italian municipality of Umbria.
Global PV manufacturing experiencing healthy growth
SEMI PV Group and the German Engineering Federation’s (VDMA) research into the global photovoltaic manufacturing industry has found that the industrys book-to-bill ratio stands at 1:13, indicating it is still in expansion mode.
Suntech to supply solarhybrid with 190 MW of solar panels
Chinese solar panel manufacturer Suntech has announced a deal to supply German photovoltaic power plant project developer solarhybrid AG for the majority of its projects in 2011.
Singapore: HDB launches 2 MW solar leasing scheme
Representing Singapores first solar leasing scheme, the countrys Housing and Development Board (HDB) has said it is undertaking a two megawatt photovoltaic project, which aims to test solar energy in 30 housing precincts.
Japan's "nuclear village" looks into renewable energy alternatives including solar
In a changed energy policy environment, Japan’s major power producers move towards a renewable future with solar at its heart.
Morgan Solar secures $16.5 million funding; will open CPV manufacturing facility
Morgan Solar Inc. has secured USD$16.5 million in the first tranche of its Series B funding round. It aims to use the funds to make its Sun Simba concentrated photovoltaic modules commercially viable.
Positive Energy completes 2 MW Greek PV project
Positive Energy has completed the construction of a two megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park in the Greek prefecture of Lakonia.
SolarWorld begins shipment of PV modules to Stardale project
SolarWorld has begun shipment of its photovoltaic modules to the 33 megawatt Stardale Solar PV Project, located in southeast Ontario, Canada.
Canadian Solar to supply 15 MW of PV modules to UK projects
Under a new agreement, Canadian Solar Inc. will supply 15 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaic modules to Spanish company Isolux, for use in three UK solar projects.
Indias solar potential remains untapped, but the future's bright
A recent KPMG report finds that the Indian economy faces increasing challenges in terms of energy policy, and that the seeds have been sown for a rapid and scalable solar sector “in the very near future”.
