Becky Beetz
Spain: Fidelis to develop up to 100 MW solar park
U.S.-based Fidelis Energy Inc. has signed a definitive long-term agreement with ASD Lusiona Solar to develop around 1,500 acres of land for the design, construction and operation of up to a 100 megawatt (MW) solar park in Spain.
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.
Czech: Solarwatt installs 4.2 MWp solar plant
Solarwatt AG has built a 4.2 megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant in the south Bohemian town of Frymburk, Czech Republic.
Sovello Projects begins first joint Italian installation
Newly-established Sovello Projects GmbH has begun work on several Italian solar installations. It says the first project is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
S.A.G. Solarstrom to install up to 23 MWs of rooftop PV
S.A.G. Solarstrom AG is to install up to 23 megawatts (MWs) worth of rooftop photovoltaics (PV) systems in Germany next year.
Day4 Energy and NSP sign supply agreement
Day4 Energy Inc. has signed a supply agreement with Taiwan-based Neo Solar Power Corporation.
Solar Millennium awaiting DOE outcome for Blythe solar projects loan guarantees
Solar Millennium LLC is awaiting the outcome of the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) decision regarding securing loan guarantees for its Blythe solar projects. It is hoped a conclusion will be reached in the new year.
Canada sees first dedicated solar EPC company established
What has been described as Canadas first solar-focused Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firm has been established following investment by Flynn Canada Ltd into RESCo Energy Inc.
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.
