Czech solar tax a step closer to reality
In what will be seen as a major blow to the industry, the Czech Senate has approved a retroactive solar tax for photovoltaics (PV) systems.
SunPower expands North American operations; 450 jobs to be created
SunPower Corp. has received almost USD$3.5 million to expand its North American operations.
Silfab signs over 100 MWs worth of preliminary contracts??
Silfab Ontario has signed preliminary contracts for the delivery of 102 megawatts (MWs) of solar modules in Ontario, Canada for an undisclosed sum. They are all with unnamed major local players
Henan Hengxing to build 100 MW PV project in China??
Henan Hengxing Science & Technology Co. has reportedly announced plans to build a 100 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) plant in China.
Greece: Phoenix Solar lands 2 MW PV park contract
Phoenix Solars Greek subsidiary, Phoenix Solar E.P.E. has signed a two megawatt (MW) contract with Douneika Energy EE for the construction of grid-connected photovoltaics (PV) park. It is said to be the subsidiarys largest contract to date.
SunPower and Iberdrola to build 20 MW PV power plant in Arizona
SunPower Corp. and Iberdrola Renewables have entered into a contract to design and build a 20-megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) power plant in Arizona, the U.S.
Bisol reports 100 percent sales growth; opens new PV installation
Slovenian module manufacturer Bisol has reported 100 percent sales growth, having achieved an estimated turnover of 55 million this year. The company has also opened a 235,8 kW rooftop photovoltaics (PV) system.
Wacker to build 1.1 billion polysilicon production facility in US
Germany-based Wacker Chemie AG has said it will build a new, fully integrated polysilicon production site near the city of Cleveland in Tennessee, the U.S. The news comes as the company says it expects to see double digit annual growth in polysilicon demand by the solar industry.
Italy: Scheuten Solar completes PV systems worth 3.2 MWp
Scheuten Solar has completed several turnkey photovoltaics (PV) systems for Italian furniture manufacturer Natuzzi SpA.
Recurrent Energy realizes 5 MW US project; opens Canadian office
Commercial operations have begun on Recurrent Energys five megawatt (MW) solar power system in San Francisco, the U.S. The company has also announced the opening of its first international office in Toronto, Canada.
