Suntech to supply solar systems for UN deployment
Under a new agreement, Suntech Power Holdings will supply around USD$80 million worth of solar power systems to Peak International Trade (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. The United Nations will then deploy them.
HyperSolar aims to reduce solar panel cell numbers by 75 percent?
HyperSolar, Inc. has completed a prototype design of its thin solar concentrator. The companys aim is to reduce the number of solar cells in a panel by 75 percent.
SiC Processing: Capital injection for Asian expansion
Germany-based SiC Processing GmbH, a leading slurry recycler from wafer production, aims to expand in Asia. This will be financed through the proceeds of a 100 million corporate bond, issued today. R&D and capacity expansion are also on the cards.
First Solar thin film plant expected to open ahead of schedule
First Solar has completed the roof of its new manufacturing plant in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. Expected to be operational by June, the 173 million site will have a collective annual module capacity of over 238 megawatts (MW).
Ontario: OPA alters FIT application laws
Under a new amendment, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) will no longer issue microFIT or FIT capacity allocation exempt (CAE) contracts for smaller PV projects, until it has been confirmed that there is available grid space.
EPIA tells UK Government to "act carefully"
Following the UK’s announcement that it will bring its FIT review forward by one year, representatives from EPIA gathered in London to urge the Government to “act very carefully”.
France still struggling with PV incentives
The moratorium for PV plants in France will remain in force until March 8, after which a new regulation will be published. Charpin and Trink, political advisors charged with the task, are due to provide their report to the French Government soon.
Ontario: Increased PV opportunities, but module dissatisfaction exists
Following an increase in Ontarios domestic content rule, there are many new opportunities for photovoltaic (PV) equipment manufacturers. However, installers are dissatisfied with module brands.
First Solar and SCE sign 250 MW PV contract
First Solar and Southern California Edison (SCE) have signed a 250 megawatt (MW) AC power purchase agreement for the Silver State South photovoltaics (PV) project, which is expected to be operational by 2017.
US to cut installation costs to $1/watt with SunShot initiative
When Obama spoke of a 2035 clean energy goal during his State of the Union address, a big question on everyones mind was how he could achieve that. The answer, in part, is a new initiative called SunShot, which his energy chief says will help drive down PV system installation costs to $1 per watt.
