Oerlikon Solar secures first ThinFab orders
Oerlikon Solar has received the first orders for its new ThinFab thin film silicon module production line.
Intersolar India: On the road to the solar mission
The interest in photovoltaic systems in India is enormous. However, it requires crossing quite a few hurdles to meet the ambitious targets of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. This was highlighted at the Intersolar India, which closed its doors last night.
Imperial Valley: Native rights overwrite solar project
The 709 megawatt (MW) solar power plant project planned for the Southern Californian Imperial Valley has been halted due to a Native American tribe’s motion.
Czech President approves controversial solar tax
The Czech President Vaclav Klaus has approved a retroactive solar tax for solar power plants in the Czech Republic in spite of fears of possible arbitrages and protests by several members of European Photovoltaics Association (EPIA).
Good news for First Solar sales
First Solar will enter 2011 with a forecasted 46 percent sales growth according to the thin film manufacturer. This is despite possibilities of decreased demand in some markets.
Study shows that US is major solar exporter
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research have released a comprehensive study that shows that the U.S. are major net exporters of solar energy products.
CEE and Gehrlicher intensify cooperation
CEE (Conetwork Erneuerbare Energien Holding) an equity investment company and PV project planner, Gehrlicher Solar, have signed a framework agreement for the joint execution of solar projects in Europe.
Indian solar mission progressing well
The Indian government’s solar mission moves forth with 37 companies selected to build solar power projects to hit its 20 gigawatt (GW) goal by 2020.
Taiwan may cut FITs in 2011
Taiwan may be lowering its feed-in tariffs (FITs) for solar power next year due to the falling costs of installation equipment in the domestic solar market.
Port of Los Angeles completes first solar project
The Port of Los Angeles has concluded its one megawatt World Cruise Center solar rooftop project which will generate 1.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) energy grid.
