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Martifer Solar completes two
PV projects in Spain in a total
of 4.26 MWp
Martifer Solar has just concluded two
photovoltaic projects in Spain, in a total
of 4.26 MWp. The company was responsible
for the engineering, procurement and
construction of the projects, a photovoltaic
park of 3.8 MWp in Lorca, Murcia, and a
rooftop installation of 460 kWp in Toledo.
The Lorca plant occupies an area of 4.5
hectares and it consists of about 15,800
modules. The 460-kWp installation was
built in the rooftop of the Prilux Group
facilities, in an area of 7,500 m 2 . www.
martifersolar.com
Solar America looks toward
Mexico and Central America
as next hot spot
Solar America Corp. has identified Mexico
and Central America as regions capable for
tremendous growth in the solar market.
Solar America is positioned to participate
in this growth through the use of
their comprehensive solutions. Less than
one percent of Mexico’s land area would
need to be developed to power the nation,
according to the Secretaria de Energia de
Mexico, Mexico’s energy ministry. Solar
America recently signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with Valdez Cueva
Constructores Asosiados to provide solar
energy solutions for the Los Conejos
housing project in Tonlola, Guadalajara.
www.solaramericacorp.com
Renewable Energy sector
begins action alliance
On March 8, around 100 representatives of
the renewable energy sector, from Germany,
Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands,
joined forces to form an action alliance.
Made up of operators, research institutes,
universities, journalists, communication
agencies, companies and associations, this
group aims to develop a joint communication
strategy. The first workshop took place
during the photovoltaic symposium in Bad
Staffelstein. Further meetings and political
round table discussions are planned.
Grupo Clavijo supplies
trackers for a 25MW solar PV
installation in California
The Spanish company Grupo Clavijo has
completed the delivery of horizontal axis
trackers for a 25 MW solar photovoltaic
installation in California. These trackers
have been selected by the park’s promoters
for their easy adaptation to the land, durability
and versatility to suit the specific
needs of the project. Once connected, the
energy produced is equivalent to the electricity
consumed by more than 22,000
inhabitants, avoiding the release of over
87,000 tons of CO2 emissions into the
atmosphere. www.grupoclavijo.net
Dublin school breaks ground
on landmark 1.1 MW MAGE
SOLAR PV-System
MAGE SOLAR will provide a 1.1 MW solar
PV system to Dublin City High School.
The 4898 module system will be spread
out over several locations on campus and
include roof top arrays, ground mounts, as
well as several dual axis trackers. It will be
the largest system in the Middle Georgia
area and the very first one in the state
that utilizes a third party lease model for
schools. www.magesolar.com
Anticipation of anti-dumping
duties triggers growing
demand for European
modules from wholesalers
and project planners
Wholesalers and project planners are
increasingly demanding European
modules to avoid paying backdated antidumping
duties for modules made in
China. This development has already
started to create a significant rise in
demand for European-made modules
from German-Scandinavian manufacturer
Innotech Solar (ITS). On 6th June,
the European Commission will decide
whether provisional anti-dumping and
countervailing duties should be imposed
on solar modules imported from China.
www.innotechsolar.com
RenuEn Corp acquires
Alquimi Solar
RenuEn Corporatio has acquired Alquimi
Solar, a Saddle Brook, New Jersey-based
solar and renewable energy development
company. Alquimi brings a knowledgeable
business, legal and financial team
with extensive experience in developing
and financing renewable energy projects.
The financial terms of the acquisition of
Alquimi Solar will be disclosed in the 2013
First Quarter Financials. As part of the
acquisition, John Martin will be appointed
to the Board of Directors and actively
involved with the RenuEn executive team.
www.alquimisolar.com
Trina Solar named as one
of the World’s Top 10 Most
Innovative Companies
Trina Solar Limited has been recognized
by Fast Company magazine in their 2013
list of The World’s Top 10 Most Innovative
Companies in China. Published as an
annual guide to the state of innovation, the
list features businesses whose innovations
are having the greatest impacts across their
industries and society as a whole.
www.trinasolar.com, fastcompany.com
Solar America continues
Mexico expansion with new
strategic alliance
Solar America Corp. has entered into a
strategic alliance with SolarMex Equipos
Solares de Mexico (“SolarMex”).The strategic
alliance with SolarMex positions
Solar America to profit from the anticipated
growth in Mexico’s renewable energy
programs. With resources 60 percent
greater than those of solar leader, Germany,
Northern Mexico is considered to have
the world’s third greatest solar potential,
according to the Secretaria de Energia de
Mexico. www.solaramericacorp.com
PHOTON Test: SunPower
modules top the list
The top three spots in the latest solar module
yield test by PHOTON International—The
Solar Power Magazine have been claimed
by products from US company SunPower
Corp. The frontrunner in the test is the
SunPower SPR-327NE-WHT-D. This
model produced 1,144.1 kilowatt-hours
of electricity for every kilowatt of power
(kWh/kW). The two other SunPower
modules tested—the SPR-320NE-
WHT-D and SPR-245NE-WHT-D)
-scored 94.9 and 94.8 percent, respectively.
www.photon.info
Hanwha Q CELLS receives
“Made in EU” certificate
Hanwha Q CELLS has now received the
French “Made in EU” certificate for the
manufacturing of both solar cells and solar
modules from purely European components.
The certificate will enable French
customers of Q CELLS PV products to get
a bonus on the French Feed-in-Tariff of up
to 10 percent with immediate effect. The
certification audit at the company head
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