Germany’s MP-Tec is partnering with local investors on a joint venture in Ghana. Political stability, a strong middle class and high electricity prices make the West African nation an attractive market.
After acquiring Germany’s Solibro and Silicon Valley’s MiaSolé, Hanergy has taken over Arizona-based Global Solar, solidifying its position as a global leader in the thin film sector.
Solar generation is on the rise in the U.S. and Arizona has become the leading state in terms of solar capacity per capita, but it now appears to be reversing course.
Indian utility Tata Power is boosting its solar activities with a new 28.8 MW project in the state of Maharashtra. Its 25 MW plant in neighboring Gujarat has just surpassed 43 GWh.
India continues to expand solar power generation as the state of Punjab approves 250 MW of new solar projects as part of achieving its 1 GW goal in four years.
Germany’s beleaguered SolarWorld is laying off some 50 workers at its Oregon factory and the number could reach 100, according to press reports. The company blames Chinese PV imports for the move.
Greece added 148 MW of solar photovoltaics in the second quarter but the situation for solar developers is getting tougher: new FIT cuts are on the way and consumers face 120% electricity fee hikes to back new RES projects.
The Chinese manufacturer continues its contract wins in south east Asia with a Thai module supply deal. Its panels will be used in a project in Nakornsawan.
The government in Kigali has signed a PPA for an 8.5 MW project in Rwamagana district. The park will be developed by the founders of Israeli solar company Arava Power.
The Japanese giant will showcase solar window and balcony railings at PV Japan 2013. The windows will cost around $2,000 per square meter.
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