Lucy Woods

PV system integrator, Phoenix Solar, has signed a contract with solar developer Silicon Ranch for a 38.6MW solar plant near Atlanta, Georgia.

Home to half of India’s solar capacity, the State of Gujarat is considering cutting tariffs after the state-run electricity board, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVN), submitted a petition to the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commisson (GERC) claiming solar power plant developers are reaping unfair gains.

Honolulu based solar manufacturer Hoku has reportedly filed for bankruptcy.

International renewable energy producers, Enel Green Power (EGP), has completed two new photovoltaic plants in Salerno Province, Italy.

A joint venture 100MW solar project in north India has been approved and is expected to be complete by 2014.

International solar provider WIRSOL has appointed Mark Hogan as a new member of its board of directors.

Shanghai Aerospace Automobiles (HT-SAAE) is investing RMB1.3 billion RMB - approximately US$211.4 million - in three PV solar projects in north-west China.

Australia’s largest concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar park has been completed in Mildura, Victoria, Silex Systems has announced.

UK-based distributor and installer, Green Electrician Group, is buying PV modules from UK manufacturer Romag, avoiding the European Commission’s 11.8% duty applied to Chinese solar modules.