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Suntech to add 1 GW to Shanghai production facility Suntech has announced it will add one gigawatt (GW) production capacity to its Shanghai, China facility, to meet surging global demand.
Becky Beetz
Jun 07, 2010
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Markets & Policy
Rawanda to receive 300 solar home systems Schoolchildren and villagers across Rwanda will receive 300 solar home systems as part of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP’S) World Environment Day (WED).
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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IBC Solar breaks 1 GW barrier IBC Solar has broken the one gigawatt (GW) mark in module sales.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Development of 10 MW Florida solar farm underway BlueChip Energy has started on stage one of the Rinehart Solar Farm, a 10 megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar photovoltaics (PV) facility in Central Florida, the U.S. It is expected to be one of the state’s largest private solar plants.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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International PV market to significantly grow The outlook for the international photovoltaics (PV) market continues to be positive, with “significant” growth predicted.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Nevada: High energy prices spark interest in renewables Rising energy prices have sparked a renewed interest in renewable energy sources for electricity production, home heating and home cooling, says the U.S.-based Nevada Commission on Economic Development.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Hybrid Energy to increase portfolio assets by USD$18 Million Nevada-based Hybrid Energy Holdings, Inc. has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOS) with KS IP Holdings, LLC (KS-IPH) to acquire and develop a select group from KS-IPH’s Solar Energy Technologies portfolio. The transaction is valued at USD$18 million.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Grid-independent PV takes center stage at Intersolar Europe Alongside grid-connected photovoltaics (PV), grid-independent PV (off-grid) will be among the main focal points at this year’s Intersolar Europe, taking place in Munich, Germany from Jun 9-11.
Becky Beetz
Jun 06, 2010
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Cadmium ban will not affect PV industry The cadmium ban will not apply to the photovoltaics (PV) industry, the environmental committee of the European parliament has said.
Becky Beetz
Jun 04, 2010