MicroLink Devices granted US$5 million by State of Illinois

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[21/07/2010] The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has granted MicroLink Devices US$5 million for the construction of a manufacturing plant, which will produce high-efficiency, lightweight solar cells. The program is part of the Illinois Renewable Energy Production Program that was funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. MicroLink Devices granted US$5 million by State of Illinois - read more

Order Focus: Meyer Burger signs CHF60m supply contract with Nexolon

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[21/07/2010] Meyer Burger has signed a CHF60 million contract with Korea-based Nexolon for the supply of wire saws, ID-saws and wafer inspection systems. The order comes as Nexolon prepares to expand its production facility from 850MW to 1GW by the end of 2011. Order Focus: Meyer Burger signs CHF60m supply contract with Nexolon - read more

Project Focus: Borrego Solar receives US$20 million in financing for 2.8MW solar array system

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[21/07/2010] Borrego Solar Systems has received US$20 million in financing from the U.S. Bank and East West Bank for the realization of the company’s San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) solar project, which consists of a 2.8MW system in nine solar arrays over six locations at the SDCCD campuses. This is the first solar energy project to be financed under Borrego’s power purchase agreement. Project Focus: Borrego Solar receives US$20 million in financing for 2.8MW solar array system - read more

Victoria boosts solar power target, increases FiT for large-scale projects

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[21/07/2010] The Victorian government has amplified its photovoltaic electricity supply target in a bid to become Australia's leading solar state. Victoria will also increase the financial support it offers for medium and large-scale solar farms through a new feed-in tariff (FiT) rate, with the aim of reaching its 5% solar target by 2020. Victoria boosts solar power target, increases FiT for large-scale projects - read more

Aikos phase I production line begins production; phase II to be completed next spring

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[20/07/2010] Aiko Solar Energy Technology announced that phase I of its 120MW multicrystalline cell production lines has begun volume production. Phase II of 240MW multicrystalline cell production lines are under design and are expected to be completed and running by the end of March 2011. Aikos phase I production line begins production; phase II to be completed next spring - read more

Dow Corning, University of Toledo join forces in solar R&D effort

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[20/07/2010] Researchers at Dow Corning and The University of Toledo (UT) have signed an MOU to engage in collaborative discussions on photovoltaic solar research and development efforts to help bring down the cost of solar energy. "Both Dow Corning and UT want homes and businesses throughout the world to take advantage of clean, renewable energy from the sun," said Gregg Zank, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Dow Corning. "It is essential that businesses, academics and the government collaborate in order to accelerate the advancement of solar technologies." Dow Corning, University of Toledo join forces in solar R&D effort - read more

Order Focus: GP Solar to provide Taiwanese customer with 82 optical measuring systems

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[20/07/2010] GP Solar revealed that it is supplying 82 optical measuring systems for process and quality control to an undisclosed Taiwanese customer. The customer is building five new 60MW production lines and brings the order volume totals to around €4 million. Delivery will be through September. Order Focus: GP Solar to provide Taiwanese customer with 82 optical measuring systems - read more

Project Focus: Canadian Solar, Green City Energy complete 1MW installation in Germany

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[20/07/2010] Canadian Solar and Green City Energy have jointly completed the installation of a 1MW photovoltaic system, which is part of the Burgersolarpark project, located in the city of Haertensdorf in Saxony, Germany. The Munich-based project company, Green City Energy, completed the project within two months of construction. Project Focus: Canadian Solar, Green City Energy complete 1MW installation in Germany - read more

Project Focus: M+W Group will construct 14.5MW plant in Macerone, Italy

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[20/07/2010] M+W Group is to plan and construct a 14.5MW photovoltaic power park in the province of Macerone, Italy. The plant is expected to have an annual output of around 18,900MWh, which will be supplied to approximately 6,000 households in the region. Project Focus: M+W Group will construct 14.5MW plant in Macerone, Italy - read more

Project Focus: Premier Power to build 1.9MW of solar power at two Southern California locations

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[20/07/2010] Premier Power Renewable Energy has teamed with PUMA North America, lessee of Brookvale International, to build 1.9MW of solar electric generating capacity at PUMA’s Carson and Torrance, California, warehouse and distribution facilities in Southern California. Project Focus: Premier Power to build 1.9MW of solar power at two Southern California locations - read more