Tennessee revs up with solar grants
More funds are pumped into the solar industry aimed to help several East Tennessee businesses expand operations and target new customers.
Czech President approves controversial solar tax
The Czech President Vaclav Klaus has approved a retroactive solar tax for solar power plants in the Czech Republic in spite of fears of possible arbitrages and protests by several members of European Photovoltaics Association (EPIA).
California approves two more solar projects
The California Energy Commission has approved two more large scale solar power projects in the desert, adding to the already approved seven projects since August end.
Bulgaria set to have a renewable energy act
The Bulgarian government has announced that a renewable energy source act would be finalized and released within the next two weeks.
Spanish FIT reductions come later
Contrary to what was previously expected, the massive ammendments of feed-in tariffs (FITs) in Spain will not come into effect until the second quarter of 2011.
Good news for First Solar sales
First Solar will enter 2011 with a forecasted 46 percent sales growth according to the thin film manufacturer. This is despite possibilities of decreased demand in some markets.
Donauer Solartechnik expands in Europe
Donauer Solartechnik opens its UK sales office, continuing its expansion plans within Europe.
Inauguration of AUO SunPower in Malaysia
The construction of the facility, a collaboration between SunPower and AU Optronics, will continue through 2013 and, when completed, is expected to generate more than 1,400 megawatts (MWs) annually to meet world demands.
Abound Solar secures USD$400 million loan
Longmont based Abound Solar Manufacturing has finalised the loan from the U.S. Department of Energy under the federal Recovery Act project.
Study shows that US is major solar exporter
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research have released a comprehensive study that shows that the U.S. are major net exporters of solar energy products.
