Becky Beetz
SunPower idles manufacturing lines; cuts 900 jobs
As part of its reorganization plan, SunPower Corporation has said it will idle six solar cell manufacturing lines in the Philippines and cut around 900 employees, most of which are based on the archipelago.
First Solar signs 100 MW MOU in Indonesia
First Solar Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesias PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Services (PJB Services) to work on the development of utility-scale photovoltaic projects in Indonesia.
Phono Solar completes 500 kW PV plant in Romania
Phono Solar and Electrasol have completed a 500 kW photovoltaic system in the Galati region of Romania. It is said to be the first installation of its kind in the region.
40 MW Peruvian PV project completed
Said to be the largest project of its kind in Latin America, Solarpack, Gestamp Solar and other local companies have completed work on a 40 MW photovoltaic project in Peru.
Germany: 31.5 MW PV park completed
SunEnergy Europe and Renerco Solar have completed a 31.5 MW photovoltaic park in Germanys Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
China: Sky Solar starts construction on 800 MW PV project
Sky Solar Holdings Co., Ltd has begun construction on the first 60 MW phase of its 800 MW photovoltaic project in Chinas Xinjiang province.
China calls on US to foster closer solar cooperation
Chinas Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has called on the U.S. to drop the trade case launched against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers and instead help foster closer cooperation between the two nations.
Solar storage needs stable and sustainable market development
Solar storage solutions are integral to the further development of the photovoltaics industry. However, cowboys “looking to make a quick buck” need not apply, as stable and sustainable market development is required, according to feedback from EuPD Researchs first “Storage & Solar Briefing”.
Record Q4 PV inverter shipments predicted; China to overtake Germany
Global photovoltaic inverter shipments are expected to reach 8.6 GW in Q4 2012, thus representing the “largest final quarter ever recorded”. Despite this, falling inverter prices are predicted to dampen revenues. Meanwhile, in 2013, China is set to become the largest market.
S.A.G Solarstrom JV to see 440 MWp of PV installed in Spain
Germany-based S.A.G. Solarstrom AG has unveiled a joint venture (JV) with Spanish companies Valsolar 2006, S.L. and Cavalum SGPS, S.A. under which they will develop a 440 MWp photovoltaic project.
