Survey highlights risk of changing UK solar policy
A new survey has shown the number of renewable electricity projects in the south west of England has rapidly increased: photovoltaic installations comprise the lions share. However, it says proposed policy changes are risking further growth.
India: PLG Power inks 70 MW worth of PV contracts
PLG Power Limited has signed photovoltaic contracts worth 70 megawatts (MW) with the Gujarat Government in India. In total, it aims to install 200 MW by 2012.
GE to build 400 MW thin film factory; sets new CdTe record
In what has been a busy day for the company, GE has said it will build a new 400 megawatt thin film photovoltaic panel factory in the U.S. It has also achieved 12.8 percent efficiency on a full-size, thin film solar panel, and acquired PrimeStar Solar, Inc.
3Sun granted 49.06 million in state aid
The European Commission has granted 3Sun Srl 49.06 million of regional investment aid. The funds will be used towards the establishment of a 240 megawatt, 358.68 million photovoltaic module production plant.
China may double solar power capacity
According to local media reports, China is considering doubling its installed solar power capacity from five to ten gigawatts by 2015.
Silfab and ESPE establish new solar company
Silfab Spa and Espe Srl have joined forces to establish a new company specializing in the development and installation of photovoltaic plants both in Italy and abroad.
SunWize PV carport project expanded
SunWize Systems has finished the first phase of a photovoltaic carport project. Slated to be the U.S.s largest when completed, its size has been expanded from 3.63 megawatts to 4.45.
Saudi to see 10 MW solar system installed
Belectric and Sun & Life are currently working on what they say is Saudi Arabias largest solar power plant.
LDK expands cell capacity
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. has expanded its annual photovoltaic cell capacity to 570 megawatts, having added a new manufacturing site in Hefei City, China.
2011 "pivotal" for US as solar identified as fastest growing industry
A new research report has found that solar is the leading industry in the U.S. However, there are still hurdles such as red tape and financing to overcome if it wants to continue on its strong growth path.
