North America: Hosiden and Hisco sign distribution partnership agreement to meet growing PV demand
Hisco has said it has signed a distribution agreement with Hosiden to support the North American solar market.
Germany's parliament approves solar cut compromise
Germany’s upper house of parliament has agreed to a compromise proposal to reduce the cuts for solar power incentives. The law can now enter into force.
Germany's parliament approves solar cut compromise
Germany’s Bundesrat upper house of parliament has agreed to a compromise proposal to reduce the cuts for solar power incentives. The reductions will be implemented over a three month period.
Yingli announces initial production of 400 MW capacity expansions
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has announced the initial production of its latest 400 megawatt (MW) capacity expansions.
CNPV gains MCS certification for British solar market
CNPV Solar Power SA has said it has been granted full approval for its complete range of modules under the UK Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The MCS certificate is a pre-requisite for selling solar panels in the UK market within the government financial support program.
U.S.: Construction to get underway on Californias largest school solar project
Construction on the largest school solar project in California, the U.S. is about to get underway. Rosendin Electric has announced that the USD$50 million, 9.4 megawatt (MW) installation, which spans ten schools, will be completed by the first quarter of next year.
Hybrid Energy signs five year distribution and co-development agreement; expects USD$25 million income
Hybrid Energy Holdings, Inc. (HYBE) has signed a formal Development and Distribution Agreement with KS IP Holdings, LLC for USD$25 million. Under the agreement, KS IP Holdings, LLC has acquired exclusive development and distribution rights for specific consumer applications of the photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technology Intellectual Properties (IP) previously acquired by HYBE.
Solar plane successfully completes first ever night flight
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA solar plane has successfully completed its first night flight, thus leading the way for the company to explore human and technological limits further. The achievement, says the company, has marked a milestone in solar aviation history.
Suniva increases manufacturing capacity to 170 MW
Suniva, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon solar cells and modules, has announced it has expanded its manufacturing capacity to 170 megawatts (MW) from 96 MW by adding a third cell line at its metro-Atlanta plant.
JA Solar signs 70 MW supply agreement with Solar-Fabrik
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. has entered into supply agreements with Solar-Fabrik AG. Under the terms of the agreements, JA Solar is expected to supply Solar-Fabrik with approximately 70 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) products.
