BrightRoof submits 12 MW worth of Ontario FIT applications
Solar LP has submitted over 40 applications to the Ontario Power Authority for solar feed-in tariff (FIT) contracts worth 12 megawatts.
First Solar and CPINE form US-China PV partnership
First Solar, Inc. and China Power International New Energy Holding Limited have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement, under which they will work on photovoltaic projects in China and the U.S.
Centrosolar expands export business; predicts strong second quarter growth
Having increased its export business from last year, Centrosolar says 72 percent of its 71.1 million first quarter revenue was generated outside of Germany. But, as with many solar companies, the companys year on year revenues decreased. Looking forward, it expects strong second quarter growth.
Trina revises Q1 guidance
Trina Solar has revised its first quarter guidance ahead of its first quarter results. Photovoltaic module shipments have been adjusted downwards, while both its in-house and overall gross margins have been increased.
Centrotherm bucks the trend to post Q1 profit
With the majority of solar companies recording negative first quarter results, Germany-based Centrotherm Photovoltaics AG proved to be a rare ray of sunshine in the industry, having posted growth of 64.2 percent.
Q1 PV module shipments decline
According to research, photovoltaic module shipments have declined for the first time since the start of 2009. Prices are also “rapidly” decreasing. While this situation is expected to continue into the second quarter, predictions are 24 gigawatts (GW) will be shipped throughout 2011.
Gehrlicher reports record 2010 sales; sets ambitious 2011 goals
In posting its 2010 financial results, Gehrlicher Solar AG has announced it achieved record sales figures, having driven profits from 325 million in 2009 to 343 million in 2010. The company is now looking to increase this to over 600 million.
Australian federal budget "disappointing" for solar
The Australian Federal Budget was handed down in the capital Canberra today providing mixed news for the photovoltaic industry as the government aims to implement over AUD$20 billion (15 billion) in cuts to return to a surplus.
Applied Materials secures wire saw order from GCL-Poly
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. has ordered wire saws representing over 2.5 gigawatts of wafering capacity from Applied Materials. The order value was not disclosed.
1.56 MW PV system completed at Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is enjoying a newly installed 1.56 megawatt photovoltaics system. It is said to be the largest publicly accessible solar array in an urban setting.
