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.
Greece: Phoenix Solar lands 2 MW PV park contract
Phoenix Solars Greek subsidiary, Phoenix Solar E.P.E. has signed a two megawatt (MW) contract with Douneika Energy EE for the construction of grid-connected photovoltaics (PV) park. It is said to be the subsidiarys largest contract to date.
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).
Solutia expands solar encapsulant production lines in China
Due to the tremendous photovoltaics (PV) growth seen this year, Solutia Inc. has announced plans to add additional production lines at its Suzhou facility in China.
SunPower and Iberdrola to build 20 MW PV power plant in Arizona
SunPower Corp. and Iberdrola Renewables have entered into a contract to design and build a 20-megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) power plant in Arizona, the U.S.
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.
Meyer Burger signs CHF 40 million contract with Asian customer
Meyer Burger has signed a contract worth over CHF 40 million (around USD$40.6 million; 30.7) with a new, unidentified Asian customer.
Italy: Scheuten Solar completes PV systems worth 3.2 MWp
Scheuten Solar has completed several turnkey photovoltaics (PV) systems for Italian furniture manufacturer Natuzzi SpA.
LDK Solar enters into 120 MW wafer and polysilicon supply contract
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. has entered into a multi-year wafer and polysilicon supply contract with Shanxi Lu’an Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Lu’an Group.
