PVN to build PV plant atop Californian landfill
California-based PVNavigator (PVN) has entered into an agreement with the County of San Bernardino, under which the company aims to build a photovoltaics (PV) plant atop a closed landfill.
Taiwan: AUO subsidiary to install 300 MW solar wafer plant
AUO Crystal Corp. (ACC) is to establish a solar wafer plant in Taiwan. Initial capacity is expected to hit 300 megawatts (MW). Up to 1,000 jobs could also be created over the next three years.
2011 PV prices continue to fall
New research reveals polysilicon, wafer, cell and module prices will continue to decline, with smaller companies expected to suffer the biggest price drop. However, the PV polysilicon market is forecast to grow nearly 20 percent to reach around $8 billion.
Schott raises its revenues; focuses on cost reduction
Schott AG has raised its sales revenues by 26 percent to 2.85 billion in fiscal 2009/2010. Having performed particularly well, the companys solar subsidiary is looking to strengthen its global activities.
India: d.light and Christian Aid launch solar lighting project
Ashden award winner d.light and UK-based Christian Aid have joined forces to deliver a micro finance program designed to bring solar lighting to 4,400 rural households in India this year.
Solon and TEP complete 1.6 MW US solar plant
Solon Corporation has completed a 1.6 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Tucson, the U.S. along with Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP).
First Solar and SCE sign 250 MW PV contract
First Solar and Southern California Edison (SCE) have signed a 250 megawatt (MW) AC power purchase agreement for the Silver State South photovoltaics (PV) project, which is expected to be operational by 2017.
1 MW Slovenian PV project completed
Bisol has completed a one megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) rooftop system in Slovenia. It is reportedly one of the countrys largest.
Hawaiian Electric Company and IC Sunshine sign 5 MW PPA
Hawaiian Electric Company and IC Sunshine LLC have signed a five megawatt (MW), 20 year power purchase agreement (PPA).
SDG&E signs 26 MW solar energy contract
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is to purchase 26 megawatts (MW) of energy from a proposed solar facility in California, under a 25 year contract with NRG Solar.
