Survey reveals 80 percent of UK farms want rooftop PV, but confusion over FITs exists
A recent survey has revealed that 80.6 percent of UK farmers are considering installing rooftop photovoltaics (PV) on their farm buildings by 2013. According to the findings, interest has been spurred by the countrys attractive feed-in tariffs (FITs).
Solutia expands solar encapsulant production lines in China
Due to the tremendous photovoltaics (PV) growth seen this year, Solutia Inc. has announced plans to add additional production lines at its Suzhou facility in China.
SunPower and Iberdrola to build 20 MW PV power plant in Arizona
SunPower Corp. and Iberdrola Renewables have entered into a contract to design and build a 20-megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) power plant in Arizona, the U.S.
Bisol reports 100 percent sales growth; opens new PV installation
Slovenian module manufacturer Bisol has reported 100 percent sales growth, having achieved an estimated turnover of 55 million this year. The company has also opened a 235,8 kW rooftop photovoltaics (PV) system.
Wacker to build 1.1 billion polysilicon production facility in US
Germany-based Wacker Chemie AG has said it will build a new, fully integrated polysilicon production site near the city of Cleveland in Tennessee, the U.S. The news comes as the company says it expects to see double digit annual growth in polysilicon demand by the solar industry.
Meyer Burger signs CHF 40 million contract with Asian customer
Meyer Burger has signed a contract worth over CHF 40 million (around USD$40.6 million; 30.7) with a new, unidentified Asian customer.
Italy: Scheuten Solar completes PV systems worth 3.2 MWp
Scheuten Solar has completed several turnkey photovoltaics (PV) systems for Italian furniture manufacturer Natuzzi SpA.
LDK Solar enters into 120 MW wafer and polysilicon supply contract
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. has entered into a multi-year wafer and polysilicon supply contract with Shanxi Lu’an Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Lu’an Group.
Recurrent Energy realizes 5 MW US project; opens Canadian office
Commercial operations have begun on Recurrent Energys five megawatt (MW) solar power system in San Francisco, the U.S. The company has also announced the opening of its first international office in Toronto, Canada.
China: 1.3 MW thin film rooftop PV installation completed
DuPont subsidiary, DuPont Apollo Limited, and China Everbright International Limited have completed a 1.3 megawatt (MW) rooftop photovoltaic (PV) installation in China.
