Canada sees first dedicated solar EPC company established
What has been described as Canadas first solar-focused Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firm has been established following investment by Flynn Canada Ltd into RESCo Energy Inc.
Through the Suntech looking glass
What future PV trends does the worlds largest producer of crystalline silicon solar panels anticipate? And just what exactly is the companys almost 400-strong R&D team working on? During a two-day fact finding mission to China, pv magazine gained an insiders glimpse through Suntechs looking glass via its CEO and CTO: thin film and technological advancements, consolidation and silicon manufacturing were discussed.
70 MW Italian PV power plant grid connected
SunEdisons 70 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Northeast Italy has been interconnected. Reportedly the largest single-operating PV power plant in Europe, it was completed and connected within nine months.
Sinosol connects 2.7 MW Germany project to the grid
The Sinosol-Group has connected a 2.7 megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant in Engstingen-Haid, Germany to the grid.
SunPower expands into Texas; 450 jobs to be created
U.S.-based SunPower Corp. has announced its expansion into Austin, Texas, after receiving USD$2.5 million from the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF).
Solyndra signs sales agreement with Sika
Solyndra, Inc., has signed a multi-year sales agreement with roofing materials manufacturer Sika Services AG for an undisclosed sum.
Cadmium wont be banned under RoHS, as lobbyists battle it out
The EU Parliament has not banned cadmium use in photovoltaics (PV), after making revisions to its RoHS directive. Lobbycontrol has also shed light on the Non-Toxic Solar Alliance (NTSA).
PSE&G begins construction on first of more than 20 solar projects
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has begun the first phase of construction on its 4.4-megawatt (MW) Yardville Solar Farm in New Jersey, the U.S.
Suntech launches program to support European partners
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced a new program, which is intended to support its Value-Added Reseller (VAR) partner network in Europe, both financially and logistically.
Sarasin: PV profitability down, but resilience evident
Photovoltaics (PV) profitability has significantly decreased in the last few years, while rapid expansion has put pressure on feed-in tariffs (FITs). On a more positive note, however, the industry has displayed incredible resilience in the face of economic crisis.
