Japan: Green transport ship sets sail with Solar Frontier CIS panels
“This is one example of the greater role that solar energy has to play in our future, supporting an ever broader range of technologies in a wider range of industries,” says Solar Frontier CEO Atsuhiko Hirano.
IHS: Global solar PV pipeline surpasses 200 GW
The extension of the ITC in the U.S. has bolstered the country’s PV sector, leading to the biggest growth in the global pipeline. Around the world, the trend towards increased system sizes is apparent, with two-thirds of the global pipeline made up of projects larger than 50 MW.
SMA: When storage systems pay off for commercial business
While private PV system operators work toward optimizing self-consumption, storage systems in industry are mainly used to provide control reserve and thus ensure grid stability. In commercial storage system applications, the main focus is on efficiency and a secure electricity supply. SMA experts, Volker Wachenfeld and Nick Morbach elaborate.
Singulus narrows 2015 loss, increases revenue
The German equipment supplier is strengthening its focus on the solar segment with production machinery for both thin-film and crystalline cells amidst waning sales in the optical disc segment.
Canada: Alberta introduces new solar initiative
The province has unveiled new solar funding programs aimed at municipalities and farms that offers rebates of up to $0.75 per watt. The government reports “a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and uptake for these kinds of programs.”
Dow Corning increases net income as sales drop
U.S. silicon technology giant Dow Corning Corp. on Friday reported a 10% increase in net income last year despite a 9% drop in sales.
Earthquake in Taiwan disrupts PV production
The magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit Taiwan Saturday disrupted PV production in the southern city of Tainan, which took the brunt of the temblor.
Ascent improves design of PV modules for space environment
The U.S. company says its super-light its superlight modules are ideal for satellites, space vehicles and space stations. Ascent is eager to tap the fast growing space and near space markets.
REC Silicon to shut down remaining FBR polysilicon production in Washington
The polysilicon maker will also shut down silane units, and says these moves are the result of Chinese import duties on U.S. polysilicon. Falling polysilicon prices may also play a role.
Abengoa looking to offload stake in UAE's Shams 1 CSP solar farm
The Spanish renewables company is seeking to sell its 20% share in the CSP solar plant as it seeks to raise $335 million of liquidity to satisfy circling creditors.
