NREL to invest in early-stage solar technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has said up to USD$7 million will be invested in the development and commercialization of emerging solar energy technologies.
Swiss solar project offered as nuclear alternative
Swiss company Megasol Energie AG has offered a nuclear power operator the chance to replace its planned nuclear power plant with an 8.9 megawatt (MW) solar system.
Martifer Solar completes 2.88 MW PV rooftop in Prague
Martifer Solar has installed a 2.88 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) rooftop system in Prague, the Czech Republic.
ACORE founding president to step down
The American Council On Renewable Energys (ACORE) founding president, Michael Eckhart will step down at the end of February. He will go on to join Citigroup as MD and head of environmental markets and sustainability.
Parity Solar gains UK MCS accreditation
Parity Solar GmbH has achieved MCS certification for its thin film solar modules. The company adds that it is gearing up for rapid growth in the UK.
Inverter start-up to quadruple 2011 sales
Following a successful first year in business, U.S. solar inverter company Nextronex Energy Systems has posted sales forecasts of USD$4 million for 2011.
UK: Early FIT reviews, rapid growth and brownfield development
pv magazine has learned the UK Government is likely to announce a feed-in tariff (FIT) review this April, with a view to implementing any changes in 2012. Up to 500 megawatts (MW) of new photovoltaic (PV) projects are also expected to be installed this year, while brownfields have been identified as the next big trend.
US: Princeton to install 5 MW solar collector field
Princeton University has announced it will install a 5.3 megawatt solar collector field on 27 acres of its land in West Windsor Township, New Jersey.
Suntech and Zachry selected for first phase of 700 MW solar project
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. and Zachry Holdings, Inc., have been selected by Sempra Generation to design and construct the 150 megawatt (MW) Mesquite Solar 1 project in Arizona, the U.S.
REC and ABB building 24 MW Italian solar plant
REC Systems and ABB have started construction on a 24.2 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the Lazio region of Italy.
