Becky Beetz
China: CNPV inaugurates 7 MW PV project
CNPV Solar Power SA has announced the inauguration and hand-over of Shandong Provinces largest utility scale photovoltaics (PV) power project.
Conergy expands PV production capacities
Due to high demand for its photovoltaics (PV) products, Conergy has announced two large capacity expansions. The company adds that it expects further growth this year, and beyond, especially in markets outside Germany.
Tenesol achieves certification for PV system operation
French company Tenesol has achieved IS0 9001 certification for the operation and installation of photovoltaics (PV) power plants. This, says the company, is a first for France.
SunPower signs 711 MWs worth of PPA contracts
SunPower Corp. has signed three power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Southern California Edison (SCE) for the delivery of 711 megawatts (MWs) AC of solar power.
US PV system integrators gain global foothold
New research states that, for the first time, three of the ten largest global photovoltaics (PV) system integrators in 2010 were U.S.-based.
Australian solar car breaks Guinness World Record
A solar powered car, designed by students at the University of New South Wales, has officially become the worlds fastest solar vehicle after reaching speeds of more than 88 km/h.
Germany: 7.4 MW rooftop solar system completed
German companies PV julist and juwi have announced the completion of what they say is the largest rooftop solar system in Germany, and the third biggest worldwide.
First Solar acquires US tracker company
First Solar has acquired tracking technology and photovoltaic balance-of-systems firm RayTracker, Inc., for an undisclosed financial sum.
LDK Solar to acquire 70 percent of Solar Power
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is to acquire a 70 percent stake in Solar Power, Inc. for approximately USD$33 million.
Colexon sells 3 Italian solar plants
Colexon Energy AG sold three Italian solar power plants to an unnamed Irish investment company in December for over 11.5 million.
