Becky Beetz
32 MW PV plant given go ahead in UK
Lark Energy has received planning permission to build the U.Ks largest photovoltaic plant in Leicestershire. It is expected to be online before the end of next March.
UK: Renewables eliminate need for nuclear power
According to a new report, the “explosive” growth of photovoltaics in the U.K., and the related falling costs, mean the market for nuclear is disappearing. Combined with “stiff competition” from other renewables, the case for investing in nuclear is shaky at best.
CPV system prices to decline 16% annually to 2016
Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) cost reductions and “major” technological advancements will see global installations rising to almost 1.2 GW by 2012, states IMS Research.
SolarWorld announces significant Q3 losses
SolarWorld AG has suffered significant losses in the first three quarters of 2012, compared to the previous year. To improve the situation it will, among other measures, cut back on personnel. The company is very firmly laying the blame at the feet of the Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers.
Conergy remains positive, despite Q3 losses
Heavily impacted by its terminated wafer sales contract with MEMC, Conergy recorded a number of Q3 2012 losses. Despite this, its results are on an upward trajectory, compared to the same period last year. Overall, the company is confident it is “on the right track”.
EDF EN commissions 115 MWp PV plant in France
EDF Energies Nouvelles has commissioned a 115 MWp photovoltaic plant near Nancy in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of eastern France.
South Africa: Scatec Solar commences construction on 75 MW PV project
Norway-based Scatec Solar has begun construction on a 75 MW photovoltaic project in South Africa, having signed a final agreement with the countrys Department of Energy.
Gehrlicher Solar announces 8.75 MWp Romanian PV project
Gehrlicher Solar AG has almost completed work on a 8.75 MWp photovoltaic project located 220 km north east of Bucharest. It is scheduled for completion in mid-November.
Mainstream Renewable Power to build 100 MW of PV in South Africa
Having signed all the necessary governmental agreements, Mainstream Renewable Power can now begin work on its two photovoltaic plants worth 100 MW.
Centrosolar revenue plummets; revises FY forecast
Centrosolar AG has seen its Q3 revenues tumbling by more than half, when compared to Q2. Envisioning no pick up in the last quarter of the year, it has revised its full year revenue forecast downwards.
