80 million secured for 48 MW PV project
S.A.G Solarstrom has secured the required 80 million ($116 million) financing commitment from the Deutsche Bank Group, to build its 48 megawatt (MW) project in northern Italy. 12 MW is currently already connected to the grid.
German Lower House of Parliament formerly turns its back on nuclear
The government adopted the Renewable Energy Act [EEG] Amendment today, which will abandon nuclear and offer some support for renewable sources.
US first utility scale CIS solar project on track
juwi solar Inc. is gearing up to construct the U.S.s first utility scale ground-mount CIS (copper, indium and selenium) solar plant. It is scheduled for completion at the end of 2011.
Ontarios solar success hits a snag in Windsor
With a rapidly expanding solar sector and a growing number of installations, Ontario has rapidly emerged as a major photovoltaic market. However, a local solar manufacturers in the Windsor area are accusing local utilities of lagging behind with grid capacity and threatening jobs.
Level playing field key to Europes PV industry
An expert group has delivered today a Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) report to the European Commission in an attempt to keep high-tech industries, such a photovoltaics, internationally competitive.
Suntech's Just-Roof Receives CEIAB Approval for Premium BIPV Feed-in Tariff in France
Suntech’s best-selling building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product, has been approved by CEIAB in France and qualifies for the highest solar feed-in tariff for end customers.
Finance flows for US solar installations
Banks, corporations and insitutional investors are making funds available for U.S. solar power projects as the market expands. Some investments are facilitating certain solar companies to make the shift from photovoltaic installer to turnkey provider.
Totals SunPower 60 percent acquisition costs $1.4 billion
The move by French oil giant Total, to deepen its involvement in the photovoltaic industry by purchasing 60 percent of SunPowers stock, has closed costing them $1.4 billion. SunPowers stock responds with slight increase in share price.
North Americas largest rooftop solar power plant announced
A nine megawatt (MW) photovoltaic system will be constructed on the rooftop of a giant refrigerated warehouse in New Jersey, by a partnership between the family owned Holt Logistics and SunPower Corporation. The project will cost $42 million and is expected to be completed before the end of the year.
South Africa: PV could be a "goldmine" if supported by government
A recent report believes South Africa could be the next photovoltaics superstar, if the government implements a strategy supporting the technology. However, there are a number of barriers hindering growth, particularly in the residential sector.
