China: GCL-Poly and CGN to work on one GW solar project
GCL-Poly Limited and CGN Solar Energy Development Co. Ltd. have entered into a cooperative framework agreement under which a one gigawatt (GW) solar project is expected to be realized.
Germany: FDP looking to cap PV market at one GW
The German Liberal Party (FDP) leader is looking to place a one gigawatt (GW) cap on solar subsidies. Federal Minister for the Environment Röttgen has swiftly rejected the demand, however. He has also said he wishes to preserve the existing subsidy system.
India: Traditional EPC players yet to make a mark
Bridge to Indias Mohit Anand discusses the solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) landscape in India. In addition to identifying the main players, he also looks at their proposed photovoltaic pipelines.
Ontario: Northland signs supply contract for 130 MW PV pipeline
Northland Power Inc. has signed a supply module contract with MEMC Singapore Pte. Ltd. They will be used in Northlands 130 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic pipeline, in Ontario.
Coveme first European PV components supplier to open Chinese factory
Photovoltaic backsheet producer, Coveme Group, opened its Chinese production facility yesterday in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province, China. It is the first time a European photovoltaic components supplier has openend a manufacturing plant in the country.
"Occupy" movement moves to rooftops
While the “Occupy Wall Street” movement, protesting against financial injustice, has spread to many cities in the U.S., Europe and even China, a global “Occupy Roofs” solar initiative is being launched out of California.
Solarhybrid and First Solar in talks over Solar Millennium PV pipeline takeover
Solarhybrid AG and First Solar are in talks to form a joint venture, which would come into effect if solarhybrids plans to take over Solar Millenniums U.S. photovoltaic pipeline work out.
UK: JinkoSolar supplies PV modules to 14 MW worth of projects
JinkoSolar has supplied 14 megawatts (MW) worth of its photovoltaic modules to photovoltaic projects carried out by AEE Renewables plc and EPC Graess Solartechnik in the U.K.
Construction on 280 MW Mojave Solar Project ramps up
Construction on Abengoas 280 megawatt (MW) concentrated solar power (CSP) project in San Bernardino County, California is ramping up.
Azerbaijan to manufacture solar batteries
Azerbaijan, a former Soviet state and the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, is setting up a solar battery manufacturing facility. According to sources, it should be ready to enter production by December.
