Becky Beetz
Queensland, Australia set to house largest solar project in southern hemisphere
??Australian Premier Anna Bligh has announced that Queensland, Australia is set to be home to the largest solar thermal project in the southern hemisphere.
India: New venture to install 100 MW of PV announced
American Capital Energy, Inc., (ACE) and MSM Energy (MSME), are planning a joint solar energy venture in India.
Utility-scale PV inverter market to grow 60 percent
The utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) inverter market is on pace to continue its 60 percent annual growth in the North American market for at least the next three to five years, says a new report.
BLM announces rent policy for utility-scale solar power plants
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a rental schedule for utility-scale solar power plants on public lands. The move has been applauded by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Solyndra achieves BRE global certification
U.S.-based photovoltaics (PV) firm Solyndra, Inc., has received microgeneration product certification from BRE Global Limited in the UK.
JA Solar and ECN join efforts to introduce high efficiency PV modules
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced at the Intersolar Europe trade fair that it has partnered with the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) to introduce the metal wrap through (MWT) solar cell and module technology into production.
Sanyo to expand European business operations
During a press conference held at Intersolar Europe, Sanyo Sales & Marketing Europe GmbH has said it will begin full-scale development and expansion of its solar and energy solutions business in the European market this year.
Solar operated TV brought to rural SA
Thirty five solar-operated television viewing points have been installed in South Africa and Namibia for people living without access to electricity.The viewing points have been put in place in time for the World Cup, but it is said they will also be used for educational purposes in the future.
Signet Solar announces insolvancy; management optimistic
Signet Solar’s German division has announced it is insolvent. Dr. Christoph Junker, trustee in bankruptcy has told pv magazine the reason involves customers not paying up on time and a lack of new contracts. He is “convinced” however, that the company will find a new investor “within a matter of weeks”.
New solar event for China confirmed
The SEMI PV Group and Intersolar have announced their partnership for a new event, set to be held in Shanghai, China, next March.
