Despite sequential drops Trina posts solid first quarter results
The world’s largest PV manufacturer Trina Solar saw drops in revenue and profits in Q1 compared with the final quarter of 2015, but the Chinese company put this down to “seasonality” and maintains that it was a good start to the year.
Intevac receives multi-system order for implant systems used for c-Si cell manufacturing
The California-based equipment supplier received an order for two of its ENERGi implant systems for advanced solar cell manufacturing, from an unnamed solar cell manufacturer in China.
GOLDBECK Solar installs a further 49.6 MWp of PV to the U.K. grid
GOLDBECK Solar completed the Sandridge Solar Park in Melksham, England, making it the largest PV project even constructed by the company.
Motir DuSable and Martifer Solar partner up for 100 MW solar plant in Nigeria
Nigerian and American company Motir DuSable has already been awarded a power generation license for the project and has now signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Martifer Solar to develop the plant.
RES to supply battery storage solutions to the UK grid
Renewable Energy Systems worked in tandem with Great Britains National Grid to create battery energy systems that can provide sub-second frequency response services.
Samsung SDI to begin producing PV paste in China after unveiling new 8800 Series
The South Korean company is due to start operations at its Wuxi Plant in June to have a production base in China, where the PV industry is thriving.
3D-Micromac opens subsidiary in China, as PV markets shift to the country
While the PV industry zeros in on Shanghai, China, for the worlds largest solar tradeshow, Germanys 3D-Micromac establishes a new subsidiary in the country to handle sales and production of its microCELL laser systems.
Dispute over arbitration location causes stumbling block for PV projects in Egypt
A dispute has emerged between the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and international lenders and developers over the arbitration venue for PV projects that are being developed in the country, which could lead to delays or even cancellations of some of the projects.
Back to business as usual for Vivint Solar, as it releases Q1 results
After the trauma of the failed acquisition by SunEdision, Vivint Solar is going back to its business roots and has posted first quarter results that show increasing installations and bookings, although its costs are on the rise.
GT Advanced Technologies to release new multicrystalline furnace at SNEC
Its more positive news for GT Advanced Technologies after emerging from bankruptcy earlier in the year, with the new furnace capable of producing more than 20 MW worth of ingots annually.
