Strong quarter for solar inverter shipments, but slowdown expected
The third quarter of this year has seen solar inverter shipments grow almost 50 percent to reach 7.3 gigawatts (GWs), thus representing another record quarter (quarter two peaked at five GWs). It has been predicted, however, that the fourth quarter will see a slowdown.
Through the Suntech looking glass
What future PV trends does the worlds largest producer of crystalline silicon solar panels anticipate? And just what exactly is the companys almost 400-strong R&D team working on? During a two-day fact finding mission to China, pv magazine gained an insiders glimpse through Suntechs looking glass via its CEO and CTO: thin film and technological advancements, consolidation and silicon manufacturing were discussed.
70 MW Italian PV power plant grid connected
SunEdisons 70 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Northeast Italy has been interconnected. Reportedly the largest single-operating PV power plant in Europe, it was completed and connected within nine months.
Cadmium wont be banned under RoHS, as lobbyists battle it out
The EU Parliament has not banned cadmium use in photovoltaics (PV), after making revisions to its RoHS directive. Lobbycontrol has also shed light on the Non-Toxic Solar Alliance (NTSA).
PSE&G begins construction on first of more than 20 solar projects
Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has begun the first phase of construction on its 4.4-megawatt (MW) Yardville Solar Farm in New Jersey, the U.S.
Sarasin: PV profitability down, but resilience evident
Photovoltaics (PV) profitability has significantly decreased in the last few years, while rapid expansion has put pressure on feed-in tariffs (FITs). On a more positive note, however, the industry has displayed incredible resilience in the face of economic crisis.
SCE signs PPAs for 20 PV projects
Southern California Edison (SCE) has signed 20 contracts for photovoltaics (PV) projects worth around nearly 240 megawatts (MWs) under its Renewable Standard Contract program.
Neo Solar Power signs supply agreements; looks to increase capacity
Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer, Neo Solar Power, has concluded agreements with Korean photovoltaics companies for the supply of silicon and wafers.
Italians positive about PV as new GIFI president is elected
The Italian photovoltaics association, ANIE/GIFI has elected a new president. The news comes as the industry announces it is optimistic about the coming year.
S.A.G. plans 2.13 MWp installation; to issue up to 200 million in debenture bonds
S.A.G Solarstrom is to build a 2.13 MWp photovoltaics installation on the site of a former excavated soil landfill in Spaichingen, Germany. The company also announced that, following approval, it is planning to issue debenture bonds.
