Becky Beetz
India: Andhra Pradesh sees 1.35 GW of solar bids submitted
Over 180 bids for solar projects totaling 1.35 GW have been submitted under Andhra Pradeshs solar policy, thus exceeding the Indian states 1.16 GW target. Meanwhile, Rajasthan has received Indias lowest valid solar bid, and seen the completion of a 40 MW photovoltaic project by Azure Power.
China Gogreen announces 60 MW PV project plans
China Gogreen Assets Investment Limited is planning to install a 60 MW photovoltaic rooftop project in Chinas Xuchang City, in Henan Province.
Fluor given go ahead for phase 2 of 170 MW PV project
Fluor Corporation has received a notice-to-proceed on the second phase of the 170 MW Centinela Solar Energy Facility from Centinela Solar Energy, LLC.
Customized PV strategy required for APAC region
Photovoltaic demand in the APAC (Asia Pacific) region is expected to increase 50% year-on-year. However, analysts warn that business strategies must be tailored to the individual countries, following the emergence of “discrete” end-market demand environments.
Phoenix Solar announces major restructuring
Phoenix Solar AG has unveiled a major restructuring plan, which will see it focusing the majority of its efforts on the U.S. and South East Asia. Significant capacity reductions in Germany, Spain and Italy will be implemented. From a workforce of 409, just 115 jobs will remain. Meanwhile, the CEO has resigned.
Wacker sees increasing polysilicon demand
Wacker Chemie AG has reinstated full time working hours at its German polysilicon factory following increased demand.
India: Kerala unveils 10,000 PV rooftop program
The Indian state of Kerala has unveiled a program aimed at installing 10,000 one kW rooftop photovoltaic systems. The initiative was launched today by Indias Minister for New and Renewable Energy.
BNEF: PV will be cheaper than fossil fuels in Australia by 2020
Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) forecasts that large-scale photovoltaic systems will supply energy cheaper than coal and gas by 2020 in Australia. Already, it states, wind farms are supplying energy cheaper than its fossil fuel counterparts.
Conergy receives 31.5 MW PV order from Thailand
Thailand-based Siam Solar Energy 1 Co., Ltd (SSE) has contracted Conergy AG to install three photovoltaic plants worth 31.5 MW. It is the second such project to be undertaken by the German company for Thai Solar Energy Company Limited subsidiary, SSE.
T-Solar completes 12 MW PV park in India
T-Solar has completed and grid-connected a 12.3 MWp photovoltaic park in Gujarat, India. It is the Spanish companys second such project in the country.
