EuPD Research predicts tough year ahead for solar PV
Along with the majority of other market analysts, EuPD Research is forecasting a drop in solar installations in 2017, mainly as a result of a reduced installation target in China, which is likely to ramp up the pressure on PV manufacturers.
Midsummer announce lightweight CIGS modules at 14% efficiency
Swedish production manufacturer Midsummer today announced that its client, an Asian module manufacturer, is producing lightweight flexible modules with CIGS technology with a conversion efficiency of 14%.
Hareon forecasts 2016 net loss of up to US$69.8 million
The Chinese PV module and cell manufacturer expects a net loss of 380 million yuan (US$55.2 million) to 480 million yuan for the 12 months to December 31.
Meyer Burger receives CHF 18 million order
The Swiss technology company will provide its MAiA 2.1 technology to two customers in Asia.
Amtech/Tempress secures US$60 million in solar tool orders
The bookings for the last four months include PECVD orders and an n-type bifacial turnkey line for customers in Asia, and will ship in the next six to nine months.
Manz enters into massive CIGS partnership in China
The German tool maker will supply €263 million worth of thin-film production equipment to two Chinese companies, as well as turning over its R&D company to a joint venture.
Hanergy to accept Hong Kong regulator demands over trading resumption
Hanergy Thin Film Power (HTF) says it will not contest an order by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to pay outstanding debts to its subsidiaries, as it seeks to resume trading of its stock.
Meyer Burger continues strong start to 2017 with new CHF 19 million orders
The Swiss PV manufacturing equipment supplier has had an excellent start to the year, with these now the company’s sixth major orders for its highly technical equipment, while the recapitalization stays on track with an approval from the High Court for the resolutions of the bondholders.
EU ProSun casts doubt on Solar Power Europe manufacturing figures
The conflict between the two organizations goes beyond policy approaches, with EU ProSun stating that SolarWorld was never contacted for information.
UL to provide information on IEC 61730 updates
The international PV module standard IEC 61730 went through significant alterations this year, and on Thursday UL will host a webinar to explain the changes.
