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Isofotón to enter Asian and U.S. PV markets

Spain-based Isofotón has said it will be entering new photovoltaics markets, such as Asia and the U.S.

Advancing product quality is key to solar success

The solar industry must embrace the resources currently available, i.e. the best-known methods and technologies, in order to advance product quality and accelerate grid parity, according to industry figures who attended Camstar Systems’ The Summit on Solar Quality, held in Santa Clara, the U.S.

Weakening euro a threat to Chinese manufacturers

If the euro reaches parity with the dollar, the cost competitiveness of Chinese photovoltaics (PV) manufacturers will “significantly erode”, says a new report by the Goldman Sachs European Clean Energy team.

Canada: OPA criticized for intent to delay FIT timelines

The Canada-based Ontario Power Authority’s intent to extend its feed-in-tariff (FIT) timelines for domestic content has been criticized by the country’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

Solar energy costs to achieve grid parity by 2013, says new report

Solar costs in many markets will reach grid parity by 2013, according to a new report. It also predicts that demand for solar will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24 percent.

Global PV installations to hit 17 GW by next year

Global solar photovoltaic (PV) installations are predicted to reach 13 gigawatts (GW) this year; that number will increase to 17 GW by 2011 according to a new report. It also states that Germany is expected to maintain its leading global position for the next two years.

US photovoltaics market set to explode

The U.S is set to experience “truly explosive” photovoltaics (PV) growth in the next few years, a leading industry expert has told pv magazine.

Solar Decathlon Europe winners announced

The Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University has been crowned this year’s winner of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 competition for its Lumenhaus submission.

Kaneka increases production capacity by 80 MW

Japan-based Kaneka Solartech Co., Ltd. has completed the expansion of its thin film photovoltaics facilities by 80 megawatts (MW), thus bringing its annual production total to 150 MW. Meanwhile, the company says it is looking to further expand its solar energy operations.

Milenio Solar sets its sights on El Salvador solar market

Signalling its interest in the El Salvadorian solar market, Milenio Solar has signed a contract for a parabolic through power plant feasibility study with Inversiones Energéticas S.A. de C.V.

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