Becky Beetz
Intersolar opens; exceeds growth expectations
This year’s Intersolar Europe, held at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany is well underway, having opened its doors this morning. Speaking at a press conference, the organisers said that their expectations over attendance had been exceeded.
First Solar to expand German manufacturing plant; 100s of jobs to be created
First Solar, Inc. is to expand its German manufacturing plant in Frankfurt (Oder), thus doubling local production capacity and creating several hundred new jobs.
Intersolar award winners announced
Innovations from Gehrlicher Solar, SMA Technology and ABB have been recognised for their contrbution to the photovoltaics (PV) industry during this year’s Intersolar awards.
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.
Suntech solar panels receive ammonia resistance certification
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd’s core products have been certified by TÜV Rheinland Japan, according to the DIN 5096:1985 T2 standard to maintain high performance when exposed to ammonia.
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.
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 Programmes (UNEPS) World Environment Day (WED).
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 states largest private solar plants.
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.
