Phoenix Solar to build 2 PV plants in Italy worth 8.9 MWs
Phoenix Solar AG has announced it is to build two photovoltaics (PV) power plants in Italy, with an overall peak power of 8.9 megawatts (MWp). Construction, which began in October, is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.
centrotherm acquires 14.4 percent of Sunshine PV Corp.
Germany-based centrotherm photovoltaics AG has purchased14.4 percent of the share capital of Taiwanese CIGS thin film module manufacturer Sunshine PV Corp.
Signet Solar stops operations
Signet Solar GmbH has announced that from next week it will no longer be manufacturing thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules. In another blow to the Saxony-based company, no new orders have been placed, and potential investors haven’t yet been able to produce the necessary proof of financing. As a result, employees have received notices to leave.
Korea: Kisco to start new module production line following deal with 3S Swiss Solar Systems
3S Swiss Solar Systems has sold a 65 megawatt (MW) crystalline solar module production line to Korean company Kisco. Expected to be operational by next spring, Kiscos new plant has been described as the first of its kind in Korea.
New Caledonia sees largest ground-mount PV plant completed
New Caledonias largest ground-mounted photovoltaics (PV) plant has been completed by French company Tenesol.
Upsolar expands Italian presence
Upsolar has established a new subsidiary in Italy. The first project serviced through Upsolar Italia SRL was a 7.3 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) park in Alessandria.
EDF Energies commissions two Italian PV power plants
EDF Energies Nouvelles has commissioned two photovoltaics (PV) plants with a combined capacity of 26.1 megawatts peak (MWp) in Italy.
Spain: Fidelis to develop up to 100 MW solar park
U.S.-based Fidelis Energy Inc. has signed a definitive long-term agreement with ASD Lusiona Solar to develop around 1,500 acres of land for the design, construction and operation of up to a 100 megawatt (MW) solar park in Spain.
Strong quarter for solar inverter shipments, but slowdown expected
The third quarter of this year has seen solar inverter shipments grow almost 50 percent to reach 7.3 gigawatts (GWs), thus representing another record quarter (quarter two peaked at five GWs). It has been predicted, however, that the fourth quarter will see a slowdown.
Czech: Solarwatt installs 4.2 MWp solar plant
Solarwatt AG has built a 4.2 megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant in the south Bohemian town of Frymburk, Czech Republic.
