Sunflare unveils sticky, flexible solar panels at CES 2017
California-based startup Sunflare has unveiled its state-of-the-art solar panels, which are flexible and can be stuck onto almost any surface, which the company believes will see them be adopted in areas where solar panels could not previously be installed.
Settlement clears the way for SunEdison FBR polysilicon sale to GCL-Poly
SunEdison Semiconductor has agreed to allow the transfer of intellectual property to the world’s largest polysilicon and wafer maker, which is seeking to develop FBR polysilicon.
GCL invests in 600 MW of cell capacity in Vietnam
The Chinese PV maker has joined its fellow manufacturers in expanding to Southeast Asia though a partnership with a Vietnamese cell maker.
Innogy completes acquisition of solar and battery specialist Belectric
German renewable energy developer has acquired international PV power and storage specialist Belectric for a sum in the double-digit million euro range, company confirms.
Solar on course to become the world’s cheapest source of energy within the next 10 years
The dramatically falling costs of solar energy from the supply chain to the final product could see the average global price of solar power become cheaper than coal within the next 10 years, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, which is a position echoed by other experts.
Comtec Solar and Longi agree to asset purchase
Chinese monocrystalline silicon firm Longi has agreed to purchase the assets of Comtec Malaysia, a subsidiary of Comtec Solar Systems Group, for a fee of RMB 200 million (USD 28.74 million), which adds to the company’s expansion across Malaysia after announcing a new manufacturing facility in the country in 2016.
Panasonic, Tesla, confirm solar cell and module production partnership in New York
Joint statement issued by the solar division of the Japanese electronics giant and Elon Musk’s Tesla says that production of PV modules will begin in summer of 2017.
India to reach 57% renewable penetration by 2027, forecasts government
Bullish ten-year energy blueprint suggests India will surpass renewable targets outlined in Paris Agreement by more than 50% and three years ahead of schedule.
Meyer Burger follow-on offering 99.9% subscribed
The company has raised EUR 153 million through the offering, which should allow it to repay a bond due 2017.
Trina Solar sets new 22.61% mono PERC efficiency record
The Chinese Tier 1 solar developer announces a new conversion efficiency for its mono-crystalline silicon PERC cell that surpasses its previous world record by a full half-percentage point.
