Gehrlicher Solar plans international growth; announces large-scale deployment of assembly robot
Gehrlicher Solar AG has secured a three-year 180 million credit facility, which will be used to expand its international presence and for refinancing a previous loan. The company has also deployed its unique assembly and logistics system.
Survey reveals 80 percent of UK farms want rooftop PV, but confusion over FITs exists
A recent survey has revealed that 80.6 percent of UK farmers are considering installing rooftop photovoltaics (PV) on their farm buildings by 2013. According to the findings, interest has been spurred by the countrys attractive feed-in tariffs (FITs).
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.
UK: Disappointment over failure to include solar in proposed climate change targets
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has expressed its disappointment over the UK Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) failure to include solar power in its newly released fourth budget advice to government on climate change targets.
Suntechs Art of War strategy: Factory JVs, in-house production and project investments
Suntech Power is determined to use some of the best tricks known to manufacturers in its bid to boost growth while elbowing competitors out of the way.
France halts large scale PV installations
The French Government has announced that no new photovoltaics (PV) projects larger than three kilowatts will be approved for the next three months.
Thai solar FITs discussed
Since the introduction of its small power program in 2006, Thailand has signed contracts to develop 4,300 megawatts (MWs) of renewable generation. Nearly half of the contracts – 1,800 MWs – are for solar energy.
Australias decision to phase out solar credits attracts controversy
The announcement by the Australian Government to begin phasing out its solar credits for households has attracted criticism from the industry.
Hopes for popular grant program extension dim in the US
It is merely four weeks before 2010 draws to a close, and hopes for a renewal of a popular federal grant program in the United States are sinking fast.
