EPIA: Bright future for PV, but global rebalancing of growth expected
A new report has forecast a bright future for photovoltaics, as long as government policy remains advantageous for the industry. Meanwhile, 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity could be reached by 2013, but Europes current foothold is expected to slip.
S.A.G. Solarstrom acquires 5.1 MWp Czech PV plant
S.A.G. Solarstrom AG has retroactively acquired a 5.1 megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaic plant in Kamenicna, the Czech Republic, thus extending its portfolio to 25.1 MWp. The system was grid connected last December.
Italy: Signing of new Conto Energia delayed by bickering
Italys fourth Conto Energia should be done and dusted. However, testing the photovoltaic industrys already ragged nerves, it has emerged that bickering between Ministers has delayed the signing of the new decree. The final outcome is now expected on Wednesday.
Dates for new Italian FIT pushed back
According to reports, the Italian Government will not introduce its new photovoltaic feed-in tariffs until September 1. The definition of uncapped “small systems” has also reportedly been revised to one megawatt (MW).
S.A.G. Solarstrom completes first phase of 48 MW Italian PV project
S.A.G. Solarstrom AG has completed the first phase of its 48 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project, located in the region of Venice, in Northern Italy.
Solis Partners to install 1.2 MW PV roof system
Solis Partners has been awarded a turnkey contract to install a 1.2 megawatt rooftop photovoltaic system in New Jersey by Shore Point Distributing Company, Inc.
Conergy to build 12.4 megawatt Thai solar park
Conergy is gearing up to build a 12.4 megawatt solar park in Thailand’s Nakhon Pathom province. It is the German company’s third in the country in the last 12 months.
Solar Frontier to install 1.2 MW in California
Solar Frontier is to install a 1.2 megawatt thin film CIS (copper indium selenide) solar system in California, the U.S.
US: Work begins on 30 MW PV project
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has closed financing and begun construction on a 30 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics project in Texas, the U.S. Subsidiary FRV AE Solar, LLC has also signed a 35 megawatt sales agreement with Trina Solar.
City of Tucson unveils 1 MW solar system
The City of Tucson, in Arizona, the Tucson Water Department, Trico Electric and SunPower Corp. have dedicated a one megawatt, ground-mounted solar power system.
