Solar cell shakeout expected due to equipment spending decline
A “significant” solar cell manufacturer shakeout is expected from 2012 to 2014, due to a “collapse” in equipment spending.
E-mobility plugging into solar
In what some consider an area of significant growth in the photovoltaic sector, e-mobility has been in focus this week with manufacturers big and small presenting their latest technology.
Gehrlicher completes first Bulgarian PV project
Gehrlicher Solar AG has completed its first Bulgarian photovoltaic project. Located in Kosharevo near Breznik, the 1.2 megawatt system is expected to generate around 1.4 million kilowatt hours of energy annually.
Austria enhances PV incentives
While it took the Alpine republic a long time to negotiate new regulations for its solar subsidies, there is now a compromise that will give the green light to photovoltaic technology in Austria.
BIPV predicted to be worth $11 billion by 2016
New research from NanoMarkets forecasts that building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product revenues will exceed USD$11 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, installed BIPV capacity is set to increase to 3.6 gigawatts (GW).
Kaco opens 2GW inverter plant in Ontario
Kaco new energy has opened a two gigawatt (GW) inverter manufacturing plant in London, Ontario. Over 100 jobs are expected to be created.
Arista widens solar focus with new Helios partnership
Under a new agreement, Helios Solar Works will manufacture and supply photovoltaic modules to Arista Power, which is currently expanding its solar presence.
UK PV park activity heats up
The UKs solar companies are hard at work finishing their projects before the new feed-in tariffs come into play. Over the past week, three photovoltaic projects have either been grid connected or are nearing completion.
Germany: EEG amendment passed
The German Upper House of Parliament has passed its Renewable Energy Act [EEG] amendment.
Italy: 3Suns owners announce second JV as thin film factory opens
3Sun, Italys largest solar module factory, has been inaugurated in Catania, Sicily. A new joint venture (JV) by its owners has now been formed to install 500 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic systems using the modules produced.
