Germany: Nuclear to be abolished; deeper PV cuts under consideration
In a positive move, The German cabinet has today announced it will close all of Germanys nuclear power plants. But, casting a shadow over the news, for some at least, it has been said that some governmental factions are looking to further curb photovoltaic feed-in tariffs.
Italian PV construction surges ahead of changes to government programs
Construction begins on seven new industrial sized photovoltaic plants as a two megawatt (MW) plant opens in the Italian municipality of Umbria.
Singapore: HDB launches 2 MW solar leasing scheme
Representing Singapores first solar leasing scheme, the countrys Housing and Development Board (HDB) has said it is undertaking a two megawatt photovoltaic project, which aims to test solar energy in 30 housing precincts.
Morgan Solar secures $16.5 million funding; will open CPV manufacturing facility
Morgan Solar Inc. has secured USD$16.5 million in the first tranche of its Series B funding round. It aims to use the funds to make its Sun Simba concentrated photovoltaic modules commercially viable.
Positive Energy completes 2 MW Greek PV project
Positive Energy has completed the construction of a two megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park in the Greek prefecture of Lakonia.
SolarWorld begins shipment of PV modules to Stardale project
SolarWorld has begun shipment of its photovoltaic modules to the 33 megawatt Stardale Solar PV Project, located in southeast Ontario, Canada.
Canadian Solar to supply 15 MW of PV modules to UK projects
Under a new agreement, Canadian Solar Inc. will supply 15 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaic modules to Spanish company Isolux, for use in three UK solar projects.
Ontario: United Solar to open thin film facility
United Solar will open its new USD$12 million, 15 megawatt (MW) thin film facility in LaSalle, Ontario today. Up to 80 new jobs are expected to be created.
SunPower completes 3.5 MW Macy's solar system
SunPower Corp. has completed a 3.5 megawatt (MW) solar system for department store Macys, Inc. The rooftop system is located atop the retailers online fulfillment center in Goodyear, Arizona.
PVN plans to install PV atop New Yorks landfills
PV Navigator (PVN) has announced its intentions to participate in New York’s plan to install photovoltaic systems on the citys abundant landfill space.
