REC opens officially in Singapore
The Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has officially opened what it says is one of the world’s largest integrated wafer, cell and module manufacturing facilities in Tuas, Singapore.
PV wipeout?
Cited as one of the most attractive photovoltaics (PV) markets, the Czech Republic has flourished under its feed-in tariffs (FITs). However, since the government’s announcement that a 26 percent retroactive solar tax may be introduced, in addition to support being slashed for PV systems above 30 kWs, the countrys industry is, according to some, teetering on the brink of collapse. pv magazine went there to discover more.
PEPPER PV project receives 9.4 million EC funding
Thin film silicon solar research project called PEPPER and led by Oerlikon Solar has received a 9.4 million grant under the Framework Programme for Research of the European Union, coordinated by the DG Energy of the European Commission.
Italy: 276 million investment agreement for 70 MW PV plant
First Reserve Corporation has entered into a 276 million project financing facilities agreement for the Rovigo photovoltaics (PV) plant in Northeast Italy.
1.3 billion REC production facility to reach full capacity by year end
Norway-based Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has announced its 1.3 billion green field, integrated solar wafer, cell and module production facility in Singapore will reach full nameplate capacity towards year end.
5 MW PV park completed in Cape Verde
Martifer Solar has announced the completion of a five-megawatt peak (MWp) photovoltaics (PV) plant in Santiago Island, Cape Verde.
US: Construction begins on 150 MW CPV manufacturing facility
Amonix, Inc., has broken ground on a 214,000 square foot solar equipment manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada, the U.S.
Oerlikon aims for 20 percent share of Indian solar market
Swiss-based Oerlikon Solar is looking to garner a significant share in the nascent Indian solar market, according to the countrys Economic Times.?
Solar Power International reports positive trends
Organizers of Solar Power International 2010, held last month from October 12 14 in Los Angeles, the U.S., have announced that the trade show attracted a record number of both professional and public visitors.
Chevron to install 3 MWs of solar in Orange County, the US
Chevron Energy Solutions has announced three solar and energy efficiency projects totaling over three megawatts (MW) in Orange County, California, the U.S.
