Conergy embarks on fourth Thailand PV park
Germany-based Conergy has been awarded a contract to build a nine megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in Thailand.
Top 5 countries by 2011 PV installations announced
IHS iSuppli has published its 2011 photovoltaic installation predictions. At the top of the charts is Italy. The research body also believes module prices will continue to fall into 2012.
Isofoton completes its first HCPV plant in China
Isofoton has completed a 100 kilowatt (kW) high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) plant in China. It is said to be the first such system completed in the country by a non-domestic company.
Tunisia opens its first PV module factory
NR-Sol is gearing up to open Tunisias first photovoltaic module factory on December 15. Initial production capacity will be 25 megawatts (MW), but there are already plans in the pipeline to ramp this up, and to start manufacturing high efficiency solar cells.
Solar Capital also successful in South African PV bid
South African-based Solar Capital has also been announced as a preferred bidder under the first round of the Department of Energys new renewable energy program.
SunPower to supply 54 MW of PV modules to NRG
Under a new agreement, SunPower will supply 54 megawatts (MW) worth of its photovoltaic modules to NRG Solar.
India: Tapan Solar Energy begins PV module production
Tapan Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd. has begun manufacturing crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules in Indias Neemrana, Rajasthan, under the brand name Elecssol.
Moser Baers ambitious US$1 billion solar plans
Moser Baer, one of Indias largest solar companies, has unveiled its ambitious expansion plans for the next nine months.
Two more South African PV projects awarded
The South African Department of Energy has awarded two further photovoltaic contracts, worth a total of 150 megawatts (MW), this time to a consortium comprised of SolarReserve, Intikon and the Kensani Group.
Australias largest BIPV project completed
Scheuten Solar has manufactured and delivered 600 custom-made glass-glass building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules for Australias Carrara football stadium.
