Bosch delays work on Malaysian PV factory
According to media reports, Bosch has delayed its plans to build a photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, due to the turbulent solar market conditions.
100 MW PV project planned for Germany
Parabel AG has announced that it will begin preliminary works on its 100 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in Germanys Brandenburg region at the end of the month.
Solarhybrid and Solar Millennium finalize takeover deal
Following months of negotiations, Germany’s solarhybrid AG has acquired Solar Millennium AGs 2.25 gigawatt (GW) U.S. photovoltaic pipeline.
Q4 2011 surge in North American PV installations
The North American photovoltaics market experienced a boom in new installations in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2011, due to decreasing market prices and policy program changes. In 2012, the market boasts a 25 gigawatt (GW) non-residential and utility project pipeline.
CPUC approves 250 MW PV PPA for First Solar subsidiary
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a 250 megawatt (MW) 20 year power purchase agreement (PPA) between Southern California Edison Company (SCE) and First Solar subsidiary, Silver State Solar Power South, LLC.
India: Lanco accused of flouting JSSNM guidelines
Touted as the worlds most expensive publicly funded solar energy program, Indias much hyped Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) has hit its first roadblock. The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) alleges that the Lanco Group has flouted the programs guidelines to corner a big share of the photovoltaic projects under first batch of Phase 1.
Large-scale PV a key focus for Gehrlicher's new Turkey JV
Gehrlicher has released further details of its new joint venture (JV) with Turkish energy company, Merk Solar Enerji Çözümleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. ?ti. Specifically, the German solar company says it will focus on large-scale photovoltaic projects.
Isofotón and CNOOC form Chinese JV
Spain-based Isofotón and Chinese oil company CNOOCs subsidiary, Tianjin Lishen Joint-Stock Battery Co., have formed a joint venture (JV) in China. They have also made public their photovoltaic pipeline plans.
China cuts PV funding
According to media reports, the Chinese government in Beijing has scaled back its Golden Sun Program subsidies and its feed-in tariff rates following an increased demand for photovoltaics in the country.
Siemens awarded 4.4 MW PV contract by US Army
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a US$16.8 million contract by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center to carry out energy conserving upgrades. These will include the installation of a 4.4 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic system.
