Manz to take over Würth's CIGS operations
Würth Solar will hand over its CIGS production line, located in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, to Manz AG, in order to focus on the sales side of its photovoltaic business. Production capacity will be more than halved.
PV installations to reach 24 GW in 2011; Italy to take the lead
New research has revealed that newly added global photovoltaic capacity will grow from 19 gigawatts (GW) in 2010, to reach 24 GW this year. Meanwhile, Italy will overtake Germany to become the worlds leading country in terms of installed capacity.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for 250 MW Californian PV project
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held by NRG Energy Inc. and SunPower to mark the official start of the 250 megawatt (MW) California Valley Solar Ranch (CVSR).
US: Soitec to develop 155 MW of CPV
Soitec Solar Development, LLC, has received the go ahead to develop 155 megawatts (MW) worth of concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) after having five power purchase agreements with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
The US utility-scale solar landscape
U.S. solar expert, Alexander von Welczeck, takes time out of his busy schedule to talk to pv magazine about the American utility-scale solar market. Permitting, installation costs, site selection, and the announcement of new solar energy zones, are just some of the issues covered.
Astronergy completes 20 MW Chinese PV project
Astronergy has completed a photovoltaic plant in China. At 20 megawatts (MW), it is said to be one of the largest projects of its kind in the country. The company’s CEO predicts two gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity will be reached in 2011.
Austrian smart grid project to see 120 new PV systems installed
A new 5 million, three-year smart grid project has been unveiled in Austria. Designed to prepare for the expected “onslaught” of new solar capacity in the country, the pilot project will see 120 photovoltaic systems installed. pv magazine gets the low down.
New details emerge over 360 MW South African PV project
pv magazine has learned that the 360 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project announced by Moncada Group earlier this week has received all necessary permits.
Heralding a change
While theres a bit of doom and gloom surrounding parts of the photovoltaic industry at present, some areas are generating considerable excitement. One of them is where Berlin-based startup Changers is aiming at: the intersection of photovoltaics, technology and social media.
Moser Baer develops 23.8 MWp German PV park
India-based Moser Baer Clean Energy Limited (MBCEL) has developed a 23.8 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic park in Lauta, Germany.
