The US utility-scale solar landscape
U.S. solar expert, Alexander von Welczeck, takes time out of his busy schedule to talk to pv magazine about the American utility-scale solar market. Permitting, installation costs, site selection, and the announcement of new solar energy zones, are just some of the issues covered.
Germanys big boys release Q3 results
Conergy, S.A.G. Solarstrom and Phoenix Solar have released their third quarter (Q3) financial results. While all reported strong international sales and positive progress in some business areas, none escaped the wrath of the weak market conditions.
Australia: Greens set 100 percent-renewable goal
Just days after helping the historic carbon tax to pass the Senate of the Australian Parliament, the Australian Green party has said it believes a goal of 100 percent renewables can be realized within a decade.
PV manufacturing equipment revenues set to halve in 2012
Tying in with other reports published, new research has found that the photovoltaic equipment market is likely to halve next year, due to dwindling demand.
Spaniard wins Bauhaus Solar Award 2011
A spatial concept from Spain won this years Bauhaus Solar Award 2011 in Erfurt, Germany. Second prize, meanwhile, was awarded to two students from Munich.
Austrian smart grid project to see 120 new PV systems installed
A new 5 million, three-year smart grid project has been unveiled in Austria. Designed to prepare for the expected “onslaught” of new solar capacity in the country, the pilot project will see 120 photovoltaic systems installed. pv magazine gets the low down.
More solar casualties and job losses announced
Last night, U.S.-based Energy Conversion Devices announced it has suspended all its manufacturing operations and will introduce significant job cuts. Two Asian solar cell manufacturers are also said to be on the brink of insolvency, and more can be expected.
Silicio Solar stops production
Due to the current weak market conditions, Spanish company Silicio Solar is about to halt its solar ingot und wafer production for at least three months. The future for the 800 employees is uncertain.
Centrosolar and aleo report mixed Q3 results
Both Germany-based Centrosolar Group AG and aleo solar AG have reported some positives in their third quarter (Q3) 2011 results. The companies did not escape unscathed, however, with losses experienced, revised revenue guidance announced and production scalebacks.
New details emerge over 360 MW South African PV project
pv magazine has learned that the 360 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project announced by Moncada Group earlier this week has received all necessary permits.
