Sandra Enkhardt
Hanwha given green light for Q.Cells takeover
The European Commission has officially approved Hanwha Groups acquisition of Germany-based Q.Cells SE.
Germany: 145MW solar park completed
It is one of the biggest photovoltaic projects in Germany. The 145 MW solar park in Neuhardenberg has been completed in record time and before the transitional period expiry date to attain subsidies.
First Solar: Three transfer companies for employees planned
First Solar will stop its operations in Frankfurt Oder by the end of 2012. According to a media report, it is not going to be easy to find alternative jobs for its employees by the end of the year.
Bosch responds to solar exit rumours
Bosch has sent mixed signals today about coverage that it may be about to withdraw from the solar industry. The company has distanced itself from the headlines, but equally has not denied them.
Schott Solar announces further job cuts
Following its exit from the crystalline silicon photovoltaic module and wafer business, Schott Solar AG has announced further job cuts.
Solar Millennium: Investigation into illegal insider trading
The insolvent solar manufacturer can find no peace. Now the public prosecution believes that there has been illegal insider trading.
Centrosolar: Rumors of an Asian investor intensify
According to media reports, the entrance of an Asian investor into Germany-based Centrosolar AG is imminent, following the decision of two of Centrosolars board of directors to sell their entire share packages over the counter.
Sovello in talks with potential partners
Production at the insolvent Germany-based photovoltaic company, Sovello is at a standstill. Despite this, talks are said to be ongoing with “major strategic partners”.
Bosch to close silicon thin film works in Germany
Bosch will close its silicon thin film works in Erfurt, Germany. In the future, the company will concentrate on the areas of crystalline and CIS thin film photovoltaics.
Sovello abandons production
From the end of August, the insolvent Sovello will stop all production on its photovoltaic product assembly lines. Almost all of the employees will be terminated. Meanwhile, investor discussions are said to be difficult.
