Solaria to develop 11 MW of PV in Ecuador
Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente S.A. has announced it will develop a six megawatt (MW) ground-mounted photovoltaic project in Ecuador. Expected to be executed over two stages, it is scheduled for completion in 2013. A further five MW rooftop project is in the pipeline.
Heliatek achieves 10.7 percent OPV efficiency; to begin module production this year
Heliatek GmbH has achieved what it says is a world record efficiency of 10.7 percent on a 1.1 cm squared organic photovoltaic (OPV) cell. The results have been measured by Germany-based testing facility, SGS. Heliatek will begin production of its modules this year.
China Sunergy suffers significant losses
Solar cell and module manufacturer, China Sunergy, posted significant losses in 2011. Despite this, the Chinese company plans to ramp cell capacity up to one gigawatt (GW).
100 MW milestone reached on Agua Caliente Solar Project
The first 100 megawatts (MW) of the 290 MW Agua Caliente Solar Project have been completed and grid connected. It is said to be North Americas largest operating photovoltaic plant.
Bosch affected by PV downturn
At its annual press conference, Bosch says despite the difficult market conditions, sales and profitability for the company have increased: overall, its Industrial Technology business showed the strongest growth. However, due to declining photovoltaics costs, its solar business was significantly affected, leading the company to record a negative EBIT.
France: More PV FIT cuts announced
The feed-in tariffs (FITs) for new photovoltaic installations up to 100 kilowatt peak (kWp) in France will decrease in the second quarter 2012, for the fifth consecutive time. Over the course of 12 months, they have decreased by more than 30 percent.
REC shuts down last Norwegian wafer faciltiy
The Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) will close its last multicrystalline wafer plant in Herøya, Norway. Around 460 employees will be affected. The company has also released its first quarter (Q1) 2012 results.
US solar market threatened by sharp fall in subsidies by 2014
The Washington, DC-based think-tank, Brookings warned this month that U.S. investment in clean tech is facing a drop in subsidies in the coming two years, in a new report that included extensive coverage of the solar market.
Germany establishes renewable energy platform
Germanys Federal Environment Minister, Norbert Röttgen has today formed a platform for renewable energies, in order to gather together all the relevant energy transition players. The platform may only submit recommendations, however.
Q.Cells completes 91 MW PV park financing
The insolvent Q.Cells has finalized all work on what it says is Europes largest photovoltaic park. Located in Germanys Brandenburg, the final financial installment has been paid for the 91 megawatt (MW) project.
