Germany: Masdar and Beck complete 6 MW solar park
German companies Masdar PV and Beck Energy GmbH have completed construction on a six megawatt solar park, located in Luckenwalde, 50 km south of Berlin.
BIPV to compensate for PV panel commoditization
A new report states that the photovoltaics (PV) industry is at a crossroads, with a growing realization that PV panels are becoming commoditized. But, it believes building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) could provide a strategic solution.
SMA posts record 2010 sales
SMA Solar Technology AG has announced it expects record sales of between 1.7 to 1.9 billion for 2010. Looking forward, the German inverter company says it hopes to achieve sales of 1.5 to 1.9 billion this year.
US solar market shows increased M&A activity
According to a new report, the U.S. greentech mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape posted a record year in 2010, with the solar sector displaying increased activity.
SoloPower to build 300 MW thin film facility
SoloPower, Inc. is to establish a 300 (MW) thin film solar panel manufacturing facility in Wilsonville, Oregon, the U.S. Around 500 new jobs are expected to be created.
Germany: IBC Solar connects solar park to grid
IBC Solar has connected a 13.8 megawatt peak (MWp) solar park to the grid in Germany.
Silfab's hopes of reaching 22 percent cell efficiency
Silfabs president and CEO tells pv magazine about the Italian companys plans to hit 22 percent efficiency for its monocrystalline solar cells. He also outlines its competitive strategy for the coming year.
BP Solar transfers off-grid activities to Phaesun
French BP Solar subsidiary, Apex-BP Solar, is to transfer to Phaesun GmbH under a new agreement reached between BP Solar and the German company.
France releases PV initiative aimed at fighting Chinese competition
The French Government is looking to motivate its national photovoltaics (PV) industry through the introduction of a new R&D program, which is aimed at reducing Chinas grip on the global PV market.
France: Work to begin on Boralex's first solar park
Canadian electricity producer, Boralex Inc. has announced construction will start on a 4.5 megawatt solar park in southern France this week.
