8minutenergy and Gestamp release project details for 355 MW pipeline
Last week, 8minutenergy Renewables and Gestamp Solar announced their intention to install 355 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaics in California. They have now provided pv magazine with the project specifics.
Germany: PV generation overtakes hydropower for the first time
In the first half of 2011, renewable energy broke a new record, having met more than 20 percent of Germanys electricity demand. Also for the first time, photovoltaic generation overtook hydropower.
SpectraWatt files for bankruptcy just months after laying off workers
According to various media reports, solar cell manufacturer SpectraWatt Inc. has filed for bankruptcy. The news comes just months after the company laid off over 100 employees.
Conergy sues 4 former board members
The dust apparently refuses to settle at the Hamburg-based photovoltaic company. Conergy has now decided to sue four of its former members of the board for violations as established under the German Stock Corporation Law.
REC extends PV production shutdown
REC has extended its photovoltaic production shutdown in Norway until the end of the year.
Falling prices hit inverter supplier revenues
Industry analysts IMS Research has released its quarterly PV Inverter Supply and Demand report, which shows that, while shipment volumes have increased markedly over the year, falling prices have resulted in decreased revenues for inverter suppliers.
Conergy denies rumors of production line closures in Frankfurt Oder
Following rumors that Germany-based Conergy is looking to reduce its Frankfurt, Oder manufacturing operations and close down certain production lines, a works council called a meeting to inform the employees about the situation.
US: Solar proves fertile ground for fast growing companies
In a demonstration of photovoltaics rapid expansion in the U.S., entrepreneurial and business magazine Inc. has named a number of solar companies in its list of the countrys fastest growing businesses. The 2011 Inc. 500|500 was announced yesterday.
Japans renewable legislation PM Kans last act
Democratic Party Prime Minister Naoto Kan has informed his cabinet that he will step down however it appears as if his final act in power will be to see renewable energy legislation signed into law.
US: 8minutenergy and Gestamp given go-ahead to develop 335 MW of PV
8minutenergy Renewables and Gestamp Solar have signed a Generation Interconnection Agreement (GIA) with Californias Imperial Irrigation District (IID), under which they will develop 335 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaic projects.
