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.
Sunderbans to utilize PV power
The West Bengal Green Energy Development Corporation (WBGEDC) will electrify 41 villages in the Sunderbans, which are devoid of grid connection, at an estimated cost of 18.5 million.
Conergy hits black for first time in five years
Germany-based Conergy AG has concluded a successful financial year, having boosted sales by over 50 percent. In terms of operating income, the company reports it is in the black again for the first time since 2006.
Europe: PV leading renewable energy
According to the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), PV represented the strongest capacity growth in Europe last year, out of all the renewable energy technologies.
SNEC PV: Cheap doesnt always equal bad quality
According to attendees, this year’s SNEC PV is even bigger than its predecessor, and has a much larger Chinese presence. Quality, meanwhile, is the buzzword on everyone’s lips.
Africa sees largest rooftop solar system installed
What has been described as Africas largest solar rooftop system has been installed on the roof of the United Nations Environment Programmes (UNEP) headquarters.
OPDE undertakes 26 MW Italian PV project
OPDE Italia has started construction on six Italian PV plants, which, when completed, will produce a total of 26 megawatts (MW).
Oerlikon secures China order
Oerlikon Solar has secured an order for its KAI equipment from Chinese photoelectric glass manufacturer Dong Xu Ltd. It is unknown how much the order is worth, or the amount of equipment sold.
Q-Cells reports strong financial results
Following a number of expansions, German company Q-Cells SE had a successful 2010. Reporting its financial results, it says sales increased by over 70 percent year on year, while module production volume almost doubled.
