New solar event for China confirmed
The SEMI PV Group and Intersolar have announced their partnership for a new event, set to be held in Shanghai, China, next March.
Intersolar opens; exceeds growth expectations
This year’s Intersolar Europe, held at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany is well underway, having opened its doors this morning. Speaking at a press conference, the organisers said that their expectations over attendance had been exceeded.
Asian solar market set to expand; Singapore ready to step up to the challenge
The Asian solar market is going to experience tremendous growth and when that happens, Singapore will be well positioned to serve this market, a key industry figure has told pv magazine.
Suntech to add 1 GW to Shanghai production facility
Suntech has announced it will add one gigawatt (GW) production capacity to its Shanghai, China facility, to meet surging global demand.
First Solar still ahead of the PV module pack
Thin film manufacturer, First Solar remained the largest supplier of photovoltaic (PV) modules with a global share of 8.4 percent in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest analysis of the PV module market from IMS Research.
Suntech solar panels receive ammonia resistance certification
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd’s core products have been certified by TÜV Rheinland Japan, according to the DIN 5096:1985 T2 standard to maintain high performance when exposed to ammonia.
Nevada: High energy prices spark interest in renewables
Rising energy prices have sparked a renewed interest in renewable energy sources for electricity production, home heating and home cooling, says the U.S.-based Nevada Commission on Economic Development.
Rawanda to receive 300 solar home systems
Schoolchildren and villagers across Rwanda will receive 300 solar home systems as part of the United Nations Environment Programmes (UNEPS) World Environment Day (WED).
US: New research agreement central to future of solar power
A research collaboration agreement has been announced between the Sanyo Electric Group and the University of California, San Diego, the U.S. which will see a number of solar energy research projects undertaken.
Development of 10 MW Florida solar farm underway
BlueChip Energy has started on stage one of the Rinehart Solar Farm, a 10 megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar photovoltaics (PV) facility in Central Florida, the U.S. It is expected to be one of the states largest private solar plants.
