Industry press releases
Practical PR tips for the renewable energies sector
The Press Agency Krampitz's “PR Handbook for New Energies” has been published
Headway Solar releases guide to investment in new Indian Solar PV projects
Headway Solar (P) Ltd. has brought out a "Guide to Investing in Gujarat Solar PV Projects under Phase III allocations - 2012".
World Clean Technology Summit (WCTS) 2012
Call for partners, sponsors and speakers now open for the World Clean Technology Summit (WCTS), 2012.
China Sunergy ships 1.59 MW to UK for unique rooftop project
China Sunergy, a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced that it had shipped 1.59 MW in solar panels to Emotion Energy who, in partnership with Edison Energy, installed solar panels for 117 houses in a...
Solis Partners participates in Distributed Solar Summit
Jamie Hahn, managing director at Solis Partners provides his perspective on the New Jersey market at the Distributed Solar Summit.
S.A.G. Solarstrom donates PV system to SOS Children’s Village, Ammersee-Lech
S.A.G. Solarstrom AG has donated an 11.4 kWp photovoltaic system to the SOS Children’s Village Ammersee-Lech in Dießen as part of their project "More Energy for Children".
Call for papers open, registration approaching for 38th IEEE PV Specialists Conference
PV experts to convene at world’s premier technical conference in Austin, TX in June 2012.
The Center urges congressional action to extend treasury grant program
The U.S. Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is urging congress to extend the section 1603 treasury grant program.
Solar Power Generation USA asks, "Can US lead global solar market?"
Utilities, investors and project developers discuss industry impact of uncertain investment tax credit cash grant future.
Donauer Solartechnik presents new mounting system and new e-bikes
At the international solar energy trade fair InterSOLUTION in Ghent, Belgium, the solar company Donauer Solartechnik will present its new mounting system Futura Siplex. In addition, trade fair visitors can take a ride on the new...
TÜV Rheinland confirms the high quality of Sunways solar modules
Sunways solar modules not only guarantee the highest yields, but also withstand extreme environmental conditions.
SMA America’s Denver assembly site passes ISO audits with zero findings
International standards address fundamentals of quality and environmental management systems.
Zep Solar sues Westinghouse Solar, Light Way, others for patent infringement
Zep Solar, Inc. (Zep Solar), developers of the first PV module-integrated installation platform, today sued Westinghouse Solar, Inc. (Westinghouse NASDAQ: WEST), Light Way Solar, and three other parties for infringement of a Zep...
Parabel installs 3.3 MW on 42,000 m² of roof area
Parabel AG has recently installed photovoltaic systems with a total output of 3.3 MW on 42,000 m² of roof area. The project involves 31 buildings located on five agricultural facilities in the state of Brandenburg.
Ormat signs new 20-year PPA for 10 MW PV project with Imperial Irrigation District
Ormat Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Imperial Irrigation District (IID) for 10 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy.
Fronius opts for safety and flexible communication
Outlook for 2012: Just as one exciting year of photovoltaics comes to an end, another one begins.
CASM responds to CASE letter
The following statement may be attributed to Gordon Brinser, president of SolarWorld Industries Americas.
Silfab Ontario to supply Sunny Day Energy with around 5 MWp PV modules
Sunny Day Energy and Silfab Ontario recently entered into an agreement to supply approximately five MWp of high efficiency domestic content modules.
CASE calls on SolarWorld to withdraw ITC petition
Pointing to damage to America’s burgeoning solar industry that high tariffs on solar cells and panels imported from China could cause, the Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE) today urged SolarWorld, a German solar cell...
Natcore receives exclusive license to develop "Black Silicon" solar cells
Natcore expects to achieve first commercial sale of Black Silicon products in 2012.
Trina Solar announces release of new video: "Plug Me In, Light Me Up"
Trina Solar Limited (TSL) is pleased to announce the launch of "Plug me in, Light me up", a video with actor and race car driver Patrick Dempsey, which discusses solar power and the difference solar panels can make to communities...
Antaris Solar modules pass salt spray corrosion test
The Antaris Solar AS M monocrystalline modules have proven their ability to withstand extremely salty outdoor conditions in a salt spray test performed by Photovoltaik-Institut (PI) in Berlin.
REC receives NOK 170 million for terminating long term wafer sales contract
Reference is made to the third quarter report, where REC is expecting to continue to recognize income from termination of long term wafer contracts.
SunPower launches solar energy monitoring application for android-powered smartphones
Homeowners can easily monitor the efficiency of their SunPower solar rooftop system via mobile devices or the internet.
First Solar names new Head of Sales Operations - Europe; Hansen to leave company
First Solar, Inc. today announced that Christopher Burghardt will lead Sales Operations for First Solar in Europe in addition to his current responsibilities leading Government Affairs in the region.