Becky Beetz
Ib vogt completes 30 MW of PV in the UK
Ib vogt GmbH has completed around 30 MW worth of photovoltaic projects in Q1 2013. Overall, the German company has installed 55 MW in the country.
NADB and SunEdison close $35 million loan for 16 MW PV park
The North American Development Bank (NADB) has agreed to loan SunEdison US$35 million for the construction of the U.S. solar companys 16 MW (DC) photovoltaic park in Arizona.
UK: Martifer Solar completes 28.1 MWp PV project
Portugal-based Martifer Solar has commissioned a 28.1 MWp photovoltaic project in the U.K. Spread across a number of systems, construction was completed in 15 weeks.
Centrosolar unveils stark debt reduction plans
Germany-based Centrosolar Group AG has unveiled a number of approved measures aimed at cutting its around 90 million debt burden. Included in these are a capital reduction of 25:1 and the issuance of new shares.
JinkoSolar sees huge 2012 losses
JinkoSolar recorded a number of hefty losses, both sequentially and annually. CEO, Kangping Chen blames continued photovoltaic module oversupply and lingering global economic certainties. He is, however, confident of the companys strategy going ahead.
PV predicted to produce 110 TWh in 2013
According to a new report issued by the International Energy Agency (IEA), already installed photovoltaic systems will produce “at least” 110 TWh, or 110 billion kWh in 2013, thus representing 0.5% of global electricity demand. This corresponds to the annual energy consumption of the Netherlands, it says.
Solairedirect to manufacture 120 MW of ReneSola modules
Under a toll manufacturing agreement, Solairedirect SA will produce 120 MW of China-based ReneSolas photovoltaic modules in South Africa over a period of three years.
US: AZ Sun Program announces another 34 MW PV facility
The seventh photovoltaic facility is set to come online next June under Arizona-based electricity utility, APS AZ Sun program. Black & Veatch has been selected to design and build the 34 MW.
LDK Solar subsidiary sale still awaiting approval
LDK Solar is still awaiting governmental approval for the sale of LDK Anhui. The closing date for Shanghai Qianjiang Group to purchase the subsidiary was originally set for March 31.
Photovolt unveils 900 MW Japanese PV pipeline
Germany-based Photovolt Development Partners has unveiled a photovoltaic pipeline worth 925 MW (DC) in Japan. Completion is scheduled for between 2014 and 2015. The company is also planning to install 110 MWp in Israel and 35 MWp in Mexico.
