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.
Solar market sees pickup, but a flat market is predicted for 2012
After a tumultuous first half, with huge price drops and uncertainty on just about everything, the solar market is beginning to see some positive signs in terms of demand pick up. Overall, a growth of 20 percent over 2010 is forecast for this year. However, the 2012 market looks flat.
Martifer Solar to build 6.6 MWp Spanish PV project
Martifer Solar has announced it will build a 6.6 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic installation in Murcia, Spain.
Australia: First Solar starts work on 10 MW PV plant
At 10 megawatts (MW), the thin film photovoltaic manufacturer has begun work on what it says is Australias largest solar farm.
Germany releases updated PV installation figures
Germanys Bundesnetzagentur reports that 1.6 gigawatts (GW) of newly installed photovoltaic capacity was added to the countrys grid in the third quarter (Q3) of 2011. Overall, 3.35 GW has been installed this year to date. Predictions are six GW could be reached by year-end.
360 MW solar project planned for South Africa
The Italy-based Moncada Group has formed a joint venture with South African investment and development company, Solar Capital to build a large-scale solar project.
China: Non-residential PV pipeline hits 16 GW
According to new research released, Chinas non-residential photovoltaic pipeline is standing at 16 gigawatts (GW). In 2011, the countrys newly installed capacity is expected to reach over 1.8 GW. The building mount sector is also projected to grow.
US: 5 MW PV project announced for 18 school sites
PsomasFMG has teamed up with the Palmdale School District (PSD) in California to install 5.87 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaics at 18 schools. The systems will take the form of carports.
