Yingli rejects SiC Processing allegations
The troubled German company says Yingli owes it more than $30 million in liabilities, adding that the Chinese group’s outstanding debt was a major factor behind its insolvency. Yingli denies the claims.
Powerway lays foundation for 3 MW Chilean farm
While eager to exploit Chile’s excellent radiation conditions, Powerway is also looking to expand operations throughout Latin America in markets like Brazil, Costa Rica and Argentina.
Swaziland to construct 100 MW solar farm
The new $185 million PV installation will be the first of its kind in the southern African nation, generating clean power at $0.12 per kWh.
Manz secures 20.8% CIGS cell technology
The Baden-Württemberg Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) has announced the production of a world record efficiency 20.8% CIGS cell. Equipment supplier Manz has secured exclusive rights to the technology in its CIGSfab.
ABB supplies inverters for 17 MW Israeli plants
The central inverters have successfully fed power to Israel’s power distribution network, delivering approximately 26-28 MWh of clean energy a year.
DuPont, Heraeus settle patent dispute
DuPont and Heraeus Precious Metals North America Conshohocken LLC have announced the settlement of pending lawsuits regarding the photovoltaic paste business.
Solar Frontier delivers 86 MW to Chiyoda for multiple Japan projects
The solar manufacturer has supplied its CIS solar panels for 18 separate installations across Japan, with Chiyoda Corporation performing EPC services.
Dubai switches on its first solar plant, with promise of more to come
The 13 MW PV plant is the first of its kind in the UAE, as the Emirate pledges to reach 1 GW of solar capacity by 2030.
Saudi ARAMCO's KAPSARC solar project to receive Canadian Solar modules
The Chinese solar company will supply 1.78 MW of modules for the project, which is owned by one of the world’s largest producers of crude oil.
Qatari government launches 200 MW solar initiative
The country’s Ministry of Energy to instigate PV push aimed at exploiting Qatars immense solar energy potential.
