Becky Beetz
Ukraine: Activ Solar completes 21.5 MW PV park
Activ Solar has completed yet another photovoltaic plant in the Ukraine. This time, the first 21.52 MW phase of its 43.14 MWp Dunayskaya Solar Power Station has been commissioned.
Sharp to sell off Recurrent Energy?
Media reports have indicated that Japan-based Sharp is intending to cut around 18% of its global workforce and sell off Recurrent Energy LLC. While the U.S. company could not confirm the news, it did provide pv magazine its perspective.
Bosch opens second PV module line in France
Bosch has opened a second photovoltaic module line at its manufacturing facility in France, thus taking capacity to 150 MW.
Portugal: Martifer Solar completes 2 PV parks worth 22.4 MWp
Martifer Solar has completed two photovoltaic plants worth a total of 22.4 MWp in Portugal for a fund managed by BNP Paribas Clean Energy Partners.
Saudi Arabia targeting $109 billion investment for solar
According to media reports, Saudi Arabia plans to meet a third of its power needs from solar by attracting US$109 billion in investment for the establishment of a specific industry. Meanwhile, Mecca is planning to install 100 MW of solar capacity.
German PV equipment sales continue to decline; stronger cooperation urged
On the back of weakened demand from Asian customers, sales of German photovoltaic equipment have fallen by half in Q2 2012, compared to the same period last year. To maintain competitiveness, cooperation with local industry is urged.
27th EU PVSEC kicks off in Frankfurt
The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) has officially opened for the 27th time today, September 24 in Germany. Over the next week, a host of new products will be launched alongside discussions on how to take the industry forward. In addition to reporting from the ground, pv magazine will also be unveiling its latest 300 GW/a initiative at the event.
Renewables only energy source to offer price reductions
Renewables, led by photovoltaics, are the only options for energy price reductions in the future, says the European Commissions Joint Research Center (JRC). In addition to calculating how many GWs of photovoltaics could have been installed using past fossil fuel subsidies, its new report looks at investment in the sector, and emerging markets.
China: Aleo terminates avim solar module production
Aleo solar AG has announced the termination of its avim solar production Co. Ltd. joint venture (JV) in China. The decision has affected 246 employees.
PV stabilization phase predicted in 2013
Rewards in the form of “strong” market gains await those photovoltaic module manufacturers that survive 2013, states NPD Solarbuzz. It adds that 2012 end-market demand for product is unlikely to reach 2011s record levels. Overall, just under 30 GW of photovoltaic demand is predicted for 2012.
