Good news for First Solar sales
First Solar will enter 2011 with a forecasted 46 percent sales growth according to the thin film manufacturer. This is despite possibilities of decreased demand in some markets.
Donauer Solartechnik expands in Europe
Donauer Solartechnik opens its UK sales office, continuing its expansion plans within Europe.
Inauguration of AUO SunPower in Malaysia
The construction of the facility, a collaboration between SunPower and AU Optronics, will continue through 2013 and, when completed, is expected to generate more than 1,400 megawatts (MWs) annually to meet world demands.
Abound Solar secures USD$400 million loan
Longmont based Abound Solar Manufacturing has finalised the loan from the U.S. Department of Energy under the federal Recovery Act project.
Study shows that US is major solar exporter
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research have released a comprehensive study that shows that the U.S. are major net exporters of solar energy products.
CEE and Gehrlicher intensify cooperation
CEE (Conetwork Erneuerbare Energien Holding) an equity investment company and PV project planner, Gehrlicher Solar, have signed a framework agreement for the joint execution of solar projects in Europe.
Indian solar mission progressing well
The Indian government’s solar mission moves forth with 37 companies selected to build solar power projects to hit its 20 gigawatt (GW) goal by 2020.
Solon SE sells Swiss subsidiary
Solon SE announced today that it has sold its subsidiary, Solon Inverters to Delta Energy Systems.
Taiwan may cut FITs in 2011
Taiwan may be lowering its feed-in tariffs (FITs) for solar power next year due to the falling costs of installation equipment in the domestic solar market.
Port of Los Angeles completes first solar project
The Port of Los Angeles has concluded its one megawatt World Cruise Center solar rooftop project which will generate 1.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) energy grid.
