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Fronius expands US operations; aims to become number 1 inverter supplier

Underpinning its U.S. market expansion, Fronius has announced it will begin inverter production at new headquarters in Portage, Indiana soon. The Austrian-based company will also introduce its Fronius Service Program to the U.S.


SPI a hotbed for PV technology launches

SPI 2012

A host of new photovoltaic technology advances and new products were unveiled during the Solar Power International show in Orlando this week, alongside concerned conversations about the U.S.-China trade case, and new partnerships...


Yingli unveils 72 cell PV module for US market

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has unveiled a new 72 cell photovoltaic module, the YGE-U 72 Cell, at this year's Solar Power International in Orlando, Florida. Designed specifically to supply the North American...


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PV module recycling mandatory for all EU members by Q1 2014

Recycling solar photovoltaic module

By Q1 2014, the amended WEEE Directive, which obliges producers to take back, for free, and recycle photovoltaic modules, must be transferred into national law in all EU countries. This was underlined to pv magazine by PV Cycle...


US: Isofotón to open Ohio manufacturing facility

Isofoton HQ Spain

Spain-based Isofotón will announce the opening of its new photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Napoleon, Ohio during next week’s Solar Power International event. Production at the facility is scheduled to commence in...


Manz reaches 14.6% CIGS panel efficiency

Manz 14.6percent CIGS thin film solar photovoltaic module

Germany-based Manz AG has announced its CIGS thin film photovoltaic panels have reached an efficiency of 14.6% in production conditions. The company adds that it will able to supply power costing as little as €0.04/kWh in the...


PV inverter industry must focus on emerging markets

SMA solar photovoltaic inverters

As with photovoltaic module manufacturers and project developers, inverter manufacturers must look to emerging markets in order to secure future growth, according to new research. Latest industry figures further indicate that...


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