92.5 MW CSP plant planned for China
Hanas New Energy Group has begun construction on a concentrated solar power (CSP) project in Chinas Gaoshawo town, in Yanchi county, Ningxia. It is said to be the first project of its kind in Asia.
Aurubis to close CIS factory
Europes biggest copper refiner and recycler, Aurubis AG, is taking a step back from its solar activities. As such, CIS Solartechnik GmbH will close down by the end of the year.
Suntech responds to solar trade petition
UPDATE: Yingli responds as well to petition.
The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing’s petition protesting against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers’ supposed dumping prices has sparked a response from Chinese manufacturing giant Suntech Power Holdings.
SPI: Thunderclouds over Dallas
With mixed results, Solar Power International (SPI) came to a close yesterday in Dallas. Although with a total of 1,200 exhibitors a new record was reached, only 21,000 visitors attended, a decline on the previous year.
SolarWorld petitions against Chinese PV dumping
SolarWorld Industries America has submitted a petition to the U.S. Deparment of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission in protest to, what it claims, is Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers dumping product to capture market share. The company has done so with the support of a group of U.S. manufacturers.
Spain: Demand for stable legal framework for solar market
The Spanish solar market remains interesting, but there is need for a stable legal framework. This was the conclusion drawn at “Conferencia de la Industria Solar – España 2011”, which drew to a close on Friday, October 14 in Madrid.
First Solar invests in Mexican tellurium mine
The U.S.-company has reportedly invested in a Mexican mine, with the aim of producing its own tellurium. Through its investment, First Solar is working to reduce the risk of rising raw material prices and possible shortages, the likelihood of which was outlined in a new study by the EU-Commission.
SPI: Exciting yet challenging times
The Solar Power International, SPI for short, is currently taking place at the Dallas Convention Center in Texas. Today is the third day of the expo and already over 21,000 professionals from more than 125 countries have attended.
Conergy signs 5 MW of large projects in the US
Full-system manufacturer and integrator Conergy, has announced at the Solar Power International trade show that is has signed agreements to install five megawatts (MW) of large photovoltaic projects in the U.S.
California: Cupertino and Q-Cells to install PV for PG&E
Cupertino Electric, Inc. will install another 20 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic system in California, the U.S. for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Meanwhile, Q-Cells will build a total of 30 MW for the utility.
