Industry press releases
Wagner extends TRIC mounting warranty to 10 years
Wagner Solar UK Ltd (Wagner Solar) announces that the warranty for its TRIC mounting equipment has been extended to 10 years.
Judicial Watch, Human Events sue Obama Administration for records detailing bailout loan to SunPower
$1.2 billion in loan guarantees to SunPower from Department of Energy followed successful lobbying campaign by firm connected to California Congressman's son.
US Patent Office issues new Zep Solar patent
Zep Solar, Inc. today announced the United States Patent Office’s issuance of Zep Solar patent number 8,109,048 (the ‘048 patent). This new patent adds numerous new claims to Zep Solar’s patent portfolio and further covers key...
Ingeteam supplies Ingecon Sun inverters for largest roof-mounted PV installation in the Basque Country
Ingeteam has contributed to the construction of the largest roof-mounted PV installation in the Basque Country, fully supplied by the distributor Álvrez Beltrán and three times the size of the largest installation to date in that...
SolarMax opens branches in Greece and Bulgaria
With the new locations in Athens and Sofia, SolarMax has moved closer to local customers to provide greater flexibility and service and to continue to expand sales. Both branches have been integrated into Sputnik Engineering...
Intersolar Europe 2012 PV Energy World Special Exhibit showcases new solutions for future power supply
2011 was a record year both for Intersolar Europe and the international solar industry, with the expansion of newly-installed photovoltaic capacity reaching a new high.
Aurora announces appointment of European Sales Representative
ACT Aurora Control Technologies Corp. is pleased to announce that it has appointed Norbert Schroeder as its sales representative for European markets, including Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria...
Greek PV companies seek local content requirement bonus
Following the announcement by the relevant Ministry for Environment, Energy and Climate Change of substantial reductions of the Greek FIT for PV installations, some of the major Greek PV equipment manufacturing companies have...
Trackers Feina SL provides 4.6 MW to California
The company, Trackers Feina SL, located near Barcelona, in collaboration with its U.S. affiliate, OPEL Solar, has supplied solar trackers for two plants of 2.3 MW each, totalling 4.6 MW in Southern California.
Leading online marketplace for PV projects and systems lowers prices
ProjectForum4t2 contributes to the continuous cost reduction of solar energy and reduces the marketplace fees for buyers of project rights and systems.
Bisol PV modules have passed ammonia corrosion test
Bisol photovoltaic modules have passed the ammonia corrosion test without suffering any notable performance losses. The newly obtained IEC 62716 confirms that Bisol premium quality PV modules are suitable for investments in...
PVmet compact weather station
Designed specifically for solar plant installations.
NavSemi Energy: Converting inverters into solar inverters
NavSemi Energy introduces the world’s first Solar Management Unit capable of converting any inverter into a solar inverter.
Nanotechnology significantly improves solar module energy yields
Something interesting for all who wish to invest in the future of solar technology: J.v.G. Thoma GmbH is presenting a new development that is aimed to enhance the performance of standard modules by more than 20 percent. This is...
MiaSole appoints new VP of global business development and sales
MiaSole, manufacturer of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic solar panels, today announced the appointment of Richard (Rich) Hossfeld as Vice President of Global Business Development and Sales.
Mexican Minister of Energy confirmed to speak at MIREC
Jordy Herrera, the Mexican Minister of Energy, has confirmed his participation at Green Power Conferences’ Mexican International Renewable Energy Congress (MIREC), which will take place in Mexico City this May.
Soltec completes 2.2 MW greenhouse installation
Soltec Renewable Energies has completed a new photovoltaic plant on a greenhouse in Spain. The total power of the plant, located in the Region of Murcia, is 2.2 MW occupying a total area of four hectares.
First stop loss point triggered for 2012 solar stocks portfolio; Yingli Green Energy
Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy stock research for independent investors releases solar stocks commentary from solar expert, J Peter Lynch. Mr. Lynch discusses the first stop loss order for his 2012 solar stocks...
Meyer Burger appoints new head of renewable energy systems
Meyer Burger Technology AG today announced that Dr. Patrick Hofer-Noser will assume responsibility for renewable energy systems as of April 1, 2012.
VTA installs solar power systems at 3 bus yards
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), in partnership with SunPower Corp., Joint Venture Silicon Valley, and Wells Fargo, installed solar parking canopy systems, totaling 2.1 megawatts (MW), at its three bus...
EU PVSEC and IPVEA present PV Production Forum 2012 at 27th EU PVSEC
The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) and the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) present the PV Production Forum 2012 during the 27th EU PVSEC in Frankfurt, Germany.
New CEO for Ascent Solar
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a developer of flexible CIGS solar panels, announced today that Victor Lee, Executive Director of TFG Radiant Group Ltd. and its affiliates (TFG Radiant), Ascent's largest shareholder, has been...
Centrosolar modules obtain best possible PID test results
TÜV Rheinland certifies the resistance of Centrosolar’s modules to voltage-related reductions in performance.
Stop loss prices for 2012 solar stocks portfolio discussed
Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy stock research for independent investors releases the following solar stocks commentary from solar expert, J Peter Lynch. Mr. Lynch discusses stop loss orders for his 2012 solar...
DuPont and Suntech sign strategic agreement
Key collaboration seeks to expand solar energy adoption.