Abound Solar receives MCS certification
U.S. thin film manufacturer, Abound Solar, has received MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification for its AB1-series of photovoltaic modules.
Germany looking to capture PV recycling market
Two towns in Germany have joined forces to encourage photovoltaics (PV) recycling firms to set up shop in their area, after identifying a gap in the market.
Sulfurcell aims for 14 percent thin film efficiency
Sulfurcell is hoping to achieve 14 percent efficiency for its thin film photovoltaics modules after securing 18.8 million in equity funding.
India to implement pilot project in Egypt
In a bid to enhance bilateral cooperation and to motivate the Indian private sector to participate in developing renewable energy sectors, India has signed a MoU with Egypt.
Ontario ranks high for PV
Ontario has moved ahead of New Jersey to take second place in North American solar photovoltaic (PV) rankings for 2010. The first place is still held by California, but the current rate of growth in Ontario could rival the sunny state this year.
PV inverter market to reach US$8.5 billion in 2014
According to IMS Research, the global PV inverter market is expected grow at compound annual rates of nearly 25 percent. IMS also adds that seven million inverters are expected to be sold in 2014 compared to less than one million in 2009.
Uganda launches FITs
Without any big pompous announcement, Uganda has announced a feed-in tariff scheme for its country’s renewable energy.
Toshiba to build solar plant in Bulgaria
Toshiba and Tokyo Electric Power will be teaming up with the Japanese government to construct one of the largest solar power stations in the world in Bulgaria according to reports.
Greece grants license for CSP tower
A 38 megawatts solar electricity license has been granted by the Greek regulatory agency to Nur-MOH SA for the construction of the reportedly largest concentrated solar power tower installation in Europe on the island of Crete.
Kyocera expands in Czech Republic and China
Kyocera is increasing its solar module production capacity with the start of its second plant in Kadan, Czech Republic and the completion of an expanded assembly plant in Tianjin, China. Kyocera aims to meet its target of one gigawatt by the financial year 2013 through its expansions.
