Americas

Swinerton Renewable Energy has been awarded an EPC contract from K Road Moapa Solar for a 250MW PV plant in Nevada, US, following a competitive selection process.

Continuing with its recently announced restructuring, specialist PV equipment supplier, GT Advanced Technologies has detailed some management changes.

Duke Energy Renewables has expanded its PV portfolio in Arizona following completion of its 10MW Black Mountain Solar Project which became operational in mid-December.

Chinese thin-film maunfacturer Hanergy, has confirmed its acquisition of US-based CIGS thin-film manufacturer MiaSolé.

Thin-film manufacturer First Solar, in conjunction with developer Fundación Chile, has announced the acquisition of Solar Chile as part of its its endeavour to advance into new markets.

Two US-based subsidiaries of Spanish PV company Siliken have filed for financial relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

US PV manufacturer SunPower is offering affordable rooftop PV systems to Ford electric vehicle owners in the US under a collaborative programme called MyEnergi Lifestyle.

Mage Solar, a provider of turnkey PV solutions, and Salt Service, a provider of renewable energy systems, have completed the installation of a 24kW off-grid PV system on Pigeon Key island in the Florida Keys.

US-based PV installer SolarCity said its PV installations reached 156MW in 2012, an increase of 117%, compared to 2011, exceeding guidance by 10MW.

Spanish PV developer Abengoa has built and designed a 10MW solar thermal plant for Minera El Tesoro, which is said to represent South America’s first operational solar thermal plant.