India inaugurates governmental PV system
Indias Parliament House Complex has today inaugurated an 80 kilowatt rooftop photovoltaic system.
SunPower to open Mexican plant
American module and system manufacturer SunPower has announced that it will open a new plant in Mexico. It will produce the SunPower E18, E19 and E20 modules and the SunPower T5 Solar Roof Tile system.
Solar energy even without the sun
A new technology emerging from the United States of America could provide solar energy 24 hours per day even without constant sunlight through improvements to heat storage capabilities.
US: 45 MW Californian solar project begins operations
Californias largest solar power plant has begun commercial operations.
US: Falling prices, strong incentives and policies boost PV growth
Market analysts Solarbuzz have reported that despite the slow domestic economy, photovoltaics in the U.S. continues to expand with the market doubling in 2011.
California leading US solar industry
According to IHS iSuppli, the U.S. state of California is to continue its solar lead in the country in terms of installed capacity, with predictions that 7.5 gigawatts (GW) will be added there between 2010 and 2015.
ReneSola producing steel wire and develops new casting furnaces
Chinese wafer and module manufacturer ReneSola has announced the introduction of two new aspects to its production with the potential to decrease costs and increase output.
US: 150 MW expansion of Copper Mountain solar complex
Californian utility Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced that it has entered into a deal with Sempra Generation for a 150 megawatt (MW) expansion of the vast Copper Mountain photovoltaic complex in the state of Nevada. The project will utilize First Solar ground mounted thin-film modules.
Thames Water deal to install over 5 MW
The United Kingdoms (U.K.) largest water and sewerage company, Thames Water, has signed a deal to become the biggest on-site photovoltaic producer and industrial user, in a deal with Ennoviga Solar. The deal will see photovoltaic arrays installed and expanded on a number of Thames Water sites.
US: Barclays to partner K Road Powers utility scale projects
K Road Power has announced that it will partner with Barclays Natural Resource Investments (BNRI) on the development of its utility scale solar power portfolio. K Road is currently developing 11 plants worth nearly 2.3 gigawatts (GW).
