Thailand: Solar Power Co. to install 34 6 MW solar farms
Solar Power Co., Ltd. is to install a total of 204 megawatts (MWs) in northeastern Thailand through a project, which will see 34 six MW solar farms built.
Tessera Solar sells 850 MW Calico Solar project
U.S.-based K Road Sun LLC has acquired Tessera Solars 850 megawatt (MW) Calico Solar project, planned to be built in California’s Mojave desert, for an undisclosed amount.
Spain reduces hours of subsidized sunlight
By a new royal decree (Royal Decreto), the Spanish government has introduced a new limit on the maximum number of hours photovoltaics (PV) installations have the right to receive the feed-in tariff (FIT), sparking criticism from the industry.
2011 world PV market overview
Following a successful, yet at times, unpredictable, year, pv magazine looks at the photovoltaics (PV) trends, markets and companies set to make an impact in 2011.
AUO enters the UK market
AU Optronics (AUO) is ready to expand into the British market after its EcoDuo PM 220 solar module received the UK Microgeneration Scheme (MCS) certificate.
Intel's spinoff SpectraWatt to shut down
Intel’s spinoff company SpectraWatt is apparently on the brink of shutting down according to reports. The crystalline-silicon cell manufacturer will be laying off more than 100 employees in March next year.
China defends its subsidies against US complaint
China is standing by its wind and solar power subsidies against a US complaint to the World Trade Organization that the support outlined by China is unfair and distorts the market.
Germany: Wattner Group acquires 12 MW solar park
The Wattner Group of Cologne, Germany, has purchased a 12 megawatt (MW) solar park in Sietzsch, near Leipzig airport for 30 million.
SECP and Posco Power partner to build 300 MW PV plant
California-based Sustainable Energy Capital Partners (SECP) and with South Korean power producer Posco Power have announced they will develop and build a 300-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic power plant in Boulder City, Nevada, the U.S.
Conergy constructs second Thai solar park
Conergy has begun construction on its second megawatt (MW) solar park in Thailand. The 2.37 MW project is expected to be completed by April.
