Roth & Rau, Day4 Energy combine technologies; aim for 2.5 GW manufacturing capacity
A new integrated manufacturing line for the production of “next generation” photovoltaics (PV) cells and modules is in the pipeline, following a tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Roth & Rau AG, Day4 Energy Inc. and Alinement B.V.
?New "hybrid" solar panel created; serial production expected by next year
3S Swiss Solar Systems and Hansjürg Leibundgut, a professor for building technology at ETH (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) have announced a collaboration in the field of energy optimization in buildings, under which a new “hybrid” solar panel has been created.
Competition and cost reduction highlighted at Forum Solarpraxis
The 11th Forum Solarpraixs, currently being held in Berlin, Germany at the Hilton Hotel, has got off to a positive start, with over 700 delegates registering. “Competitiveness”, “cost reduction” and “growth” were the watchwords of the morning.
"Major" collaboration opportunity for Germany and China
Speaking at the opening of the 11th Forum Solarpraxis, Zhang Jiaqiang from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China told delegates that a “major” opportunity exists for German and Chinese companies to collaborate with one another in the photovoltaics (PV) industry.
US and Australia join solar forces
In what has been described as a “major” solar power initiative, the U.S. and Australia have announced they will work together to cut the costs of solar power technologies.
Roth & Rau reduces 2010 EBIT
Germany-based Roth & Rau has decreased its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin due to project uncertainty.
China: Construction begins on 200 MW thin film line
Astronergy, in collaboration with parent company, the Chint Group, has begun construction on a 200 megawatt, (MW) RMB 2.9 billion (around USD$437 million; 319 million) thin film solar module manufacturing facility in China.
Meyer Burger wins over CHF 70 million Asian order
Swiss-based Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has announced the successful conclusion of a contract worth over CHF 70 million (around USD$72.8 million; 52.4 million).
Wells Fargo to invest over $100 million in US PV projects
Wells Fargo has said it will invest over USD$100 million by the end of next year, in order to fund the development of photovoltaics (PV) power projects throughout the U.S.
XsunX reports 15.1 percent CIGS conversion efficiency
Thin film photovoltaics (PV) cell manufacturer, XsunX, Inc. has announced it has reached 15.1 percent conversion efficiency with its CIGSolar technology.
