Becky Beetz
Meyer Burger to begin construction on new HQ and production facility
Meyer Burger is to begin construction on its new headquarters and MB Wafertec production facility next Monday. A construction period of less than 1.5 years is planned.
18 GW global PV growth possible
Jeffries and Co. Inc. has suggested “tremendous” growth in photovoltaics (PV) in North America, China and other new markets will help to absorb a decline in the German and Czech markets.
Mongolia: First phase on 30 MW PV plant to begin
First Solar, Inc. and China Guangdong Nuclear Solar Energy Development Co., Ltd. (CGN SEDC) are to develop Phase 1 of a 30 megawatt (MW) AC photovoltaic (PV) plant in Inner Mongolia.
Plutonic expands into Ontario with 50 MW PV acquisition
Plutonic Power Corporation and GE unit GE Energy Financial Services have agreed to acquire a 50 megawatt (MW) AC portfolio of three photovoltaic (PV) facilities to be built in Ontario.
Solar companies must consider new factors for long-term growth
New research says 2011 will see solar companies “scrambling” to find the next big growth market following the scaling back of Germanys FITs. To secure long-term progress, it believes new factors must be considered.
Stion to build thin film solar panel factory in Mississippi
Mississippi is to receive its first thin film solar panel factory. Stion says its new project will deliver over 1,000 jobs and USD$500 million of investment over the next six years.
REC signs NOK 1.1 billion wafer sales contract
REC has entered into a new three year multicrystalline wafer sales contract with an unnamed Asian cell producer.
Italy: TerniEnergia installs 77.2 MWp in 2010
TerniEnergia has exceeded its 2010 business plan, having installed 76 large photovoltaics (PV) plants in Italy with a total power of 77.2 megawatts peak (MWp).
Italian PV installations to double
Photovoltaic (PV) installations are predicted to double this year, after the market hit overdrive in the fourth quarter, and global investment strengthens. But, trouble may lie ahead.
Chaori Solar unveils new expansion plans
Shanghai Chaori Solar Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd has announced a number of new expansions, including the introduction of two new production lines and the development of an R&D center.
