LDK Solar to acquire 70 percent of Solar Power
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is to acquire a 70 percent stake in Solar Power, Inc. for approximately USD$33 million.
Colexon sells 3 Italian solar plants
Colexon Energy AG sold three Italian solar power plants to an unnamed Irish investment company in December for over 11.5 million.
Meyer Burger to begin construction on new HQ and production facility
Meyer Burger is to begin construction on its new headquarters and MB Wafertec production facility next Monday. A construction period of less than 1.5 years is planned.
18 GW global PV growth possible
Jeffries and Co. Inc. has suggested “tremendous” growth in photovoltaics (PV) in North America, China and other new markets will help to absorb a decline in the German and Czech markets.
PV module capacity growing faster than demand
Despite predictions that photovoltaics (PV) installation growth will slow from over 100 percent in 2010 to less than 20 percent this year, IMS Research says module capacity is expected to continue increasing.
Mongolia: First phase on 30 MW PV plant to begin
First Solar, Inc. and China Guangdong Nuclear Solar Energy Development Co., Ltd. (CGN SEDC) are to develop Phase 1 of a 30 megawatt (MW) AC photovoltaic (PV) plant in Inner Mongolia.
Worlds largest dedicated PV sealant factory opens
Tonsan has opened what it says is the worlds largest dedicated photovoltaics (PV) factory in Suzhou County, China. Over USD$125 million was invested in the project.
Plutonic expands into Ontario with 50 MW PV acquisition
Plutonic Power Corporation and GE unit GE Energy Financial Services have agreed to acquire a 50 megawatt (MW) AC portfolio of three photovoltaic (PV) facilities to be built in Ontario.
Solar companies must consider new factors for long-term growth
New research says 2011 will see solar companies “scrambling” to find the next big growth market following the scaling back of Germanys FITs. To secure long-term progress, it believes new factors must be considered.
Stion to build thin film solar panel factory in Mississippi
Mississippi is to receive its first thin film solar panel factory. Stion says its new project will deliver over 1,000 jobs and USD$500 million of investment over the next six years.
