Mounting systems: strategies and competitive landscapes
Mounting equipment may not be the most high-profile PV component, but it is a critical piece where innovative designs can make a big difference to costs. In an interview, Unirac executives discuss their strategies for the North American and U.S. solar markets, and the competitive landscape of a sector that is getting crowded.
First Solar pushes for exit strategy
One thing occupying the minds of First Solar executives these days is how to grab new markets before growth in Europe begins to slow. They spoke at length about this goal while providing a tempered market outlook on Thursday, when they cut their 2011 forecast.
Michigan team bidding on 100 MW of solar projects
A team of solar and wind companies has announced it is bidding on a total of 200 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy projects in Michigan, the U.S. Of this, solar comprises half.
Is CIGS ready for a comeback?
The CIGS PV market is poised for a comeback according to a new report, which identifies three markets ripe for development, and discusses Chinas potential to take the production lead. However, if it wants to make an impact, it must first overcome its manufacturing hurdles.
Germany: Bundestag decides on solar subsidies cuts
Delegates from Germanys Christian Democratic Union and the FDP have won. PV feed-in tariffs (FITs) will be slashed again at mid-year, depending on market growth.
California: New report calls for FITs
In a new 61-page report, San Francisco Bay area activists are calling for the distributed generation of renewable energy in California, the U.S. through a system of feed-in tariffs (FITs).
Solar Rainbow to install 2.3 MW New Jersey rooftop system
Solar Rainbow Services and Carlisle Energy Services have formed a joint venture to install a 2.3 megawatt (MW) solar rooftop system atop Jordache Enterprises New Jersey distribution center and warehouse.
Solon to build 15 MW Californian solar plant
Solon Corporation is to build a 15 megawatt (MW) (AC) solar power plant in California.
Bosch looking to takeover aleo solar
The Bosch Group has announced it is looking to completely take over aleo solar AG.
SNEC Shanghai: Faster, larger, more professional
China is calling the shots in the PV industry this became clear once again at the end of the 5th SNEC (2011) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai, China.
