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.
Italy: Martifer starts construction on 2 PV plants
Martifer Solar has started the construction of two photovoltaics (PV) plants in Northern Italy, worth approximately 3.1 megawatts (MWs).
Report finds strong reasons to support Ontario PV industry
Photovoltaics (PV) creates 12 times more jobs than nuclear and 15 times more jobs than natural gas or coal per unit of energy produced in Ontario, according to a new report.
SCE signs PPAs for 20 PV projects
Southern California Edison (SCE) has signed 20 contracts for photovoltaics (PV) projects worth around nearly 240 megawatts (MWs) under its Renewable Standard Contract program.
REC to supply Energy Matters with 20 MWs of solar panels
Australia-based Energy Matters has entered into an agreement to purchase 20 megawatts (MWs) of REC Peak Energy solar panels.
Sharp sees impressive solar turnover increase
Sharp has announced that its solar business developed strongly in the first half of its financial year (April to September).
Neo Solar Power signs supply agreements; looks to increase capacity
Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer, Neo Solar Power, has concluded agreements with Korean photovoltaics companies for the supply of silicon and wafers.
Italians positive about PV as new GIFI president is elected
The Italian photovoltaics association, ANIE/GIFI has elected a new president. The news comes as the industry announces it is optimistic about the coming year.
S.A.G. plans 2.13 MWp installation; to issue up to 200 million in debenture bonds
S.A.G Solarstrom is to build a 2.13 MWp photovoltaics installation on the site of a former excavated soil landfill in Spaichingen, Germany. The company also announced that, following approval, it is planning to issue debenture bonds.
Research: Chinese companies dominate solar manufacturing spending
Chinese companies are expected to lead the world in the expansion of solar cell and module manufacturing capacity in 2010, accounting for seven of the ten biggest gainers in the industry, according to market research firm iSuppli Corp.
