Suntech expands Arizona PV facility
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has introduced a third production shift at its photovoltaic panel manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Arizona. The expansion has created an additional 30 jobs.
Ecuador adopts FITs
The electricity authority of Ecuador has adopted a system of feed-in tariffs for the development of renewable energy. The regulations cover both continental Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.
REC completes 1.8 MW PV system for Ikea
REC Solar has completed a 1.8 megawatt photovoltaic system for Ikea in California. It is said to be the second-largest commercial system of its kind in the state, and the sixth largest in the U.S.
Enfinity competes French PV systems worth 18.2 MW
Enfinity has completed two photovoltaic projects in France totalling 18.2 megawatts (MW). The systems represent the renewable energy companys largest ground-based arrays in the country.
Scatec Solar completes 4 MW Italian PV plant
Norwegian company Scatec Solar has completed and grid connected a four megawatt photovoltaic plant in Puglia near San Marzano, in Southern Italy.
Constellation Energy undertakes 5.38 MW ToysRUs PV project
Constellation Energy is currently developing a 5.38 megawatt photovoltaics installation for ToysRUs at the retailers distribution center in Flanders, New Jersey.
Conergy completes first North American PV installation
Conergy has completed its first North American photovoltaics installation. The 320 kilowatt system, developed in partnership with 21st Century, is located at Fujifilms branch office in Hawaii.
BrightRoof submits 12 MW worth of Ontario FIT applications
Solar LP has submitted over 40 applications to the Ontario Power Authority for solar feed-in tariff (FIT) contracts worth 12 megawatts.
1.56 MW PV system completed at Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is enjoying a newly installed 1.56 megawatt photovoltaics system. It is said to be the largest publicly accessible solar array in an urban setting.
Italys fourth Conto Energia signed; strong growth predicted
Italys fourth Conto Energia has finally been signed into law. While this is good news, analysts believe the delay has been “extremely disruptive”. The 200 kilowatt ground-mounted market has also taken a blow. Nevertheless, 3.5 to four gigawatts (GW) of installed photovoltaics capacity is expected in the second half of 2011, with further growth predicted in 2012.
