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Oregon seeks solar tenant for large semi fab as PV market ignites September 2008: Korean memory chip maker Hynix Semiconductor Inc. on July 24 announced it would completely shut down a large manufacturing plant in Eugene, Oregon, by the end of September due to weak market conditions, laying off 1,400 full-time and contract workers. |
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September 2008: Martifer Solar SA, based in Madrid, has installed a PV system on the Torre de Cristal, a new, 245 m tall landmark in Spain's capital. |
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September 2008: Several months delay in starting a new 10-year solar incentive program in San Francisco ended July 1 when the city began offering local businesses up to $10,000 and up to $6,000 for residents. |