Sanyo HIT modules become Panasonic
As part of a brand consolidation move, Sanyos HIT photovoltaic modules will become known as Panasonic HIT modules, as of April 1, 2012.
Solar venture capital funding on the rise
According to preliminary figures, 2011 venture capital (VC) funding in the solar industry has already exceeded 2010 levels, having risen from $1.67 billion last year, to $1.71 billion as of November 30, 2011.
India: Tapan Solar Energy begins PV module production
Tapan Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd. has begun manufacturing crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules in Indias Neemrana, Rajasthan, under the brand name Elecssol.
ArrayPower's CEO talks integrated AC modules and solar survival strategies
In an interview with pv magazine, ArrayPowers CEO, Wendy Arienzo discusses the companys three-phase sequenced inverter, and explains why she believes the technology has reached a deeper level of integration than its peers. She also talks survival strategies and how this years turbulent market has served to underpin ArrayPowers value proposition.
Moser Baers ambitious US$1 billion solar plans
Moser Baer, one of Indias largest solar companies, has unveiled its ambitious expansion plans for the next nine months.
China: Oerlikon and CRES sign thin film MOU
Oerlikon Solar and the International Cooperation Center for China Renewable Energy Society (CRES) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) under which they intend to collaborate on the development of thin film silicon technology in China.
Intersolar China: Looking forward
Intersolar China drew to a positive close today in Beijing. What became clear was the great interest in photovoltaics in China, as well as the enormous market opportunities of a growing Chinese domestic market.
Two more South African PV projects awarded
The South African Department of Energy has awarded two further photovoltaic contracts, worth a total of 150 megawatts (MW), this time to a consortium comprised of SolarReserve, Intikon and the Kensani Group.
Soltecture reaches 13.4 percent CIGSe efficiency
Berlin-based CIGSe thin film manufacturing and system solutions provider, Soltecture, has produced what it says are the first 100 Watt photovoltaic panels with an efficiency of 13.4 percent.
Australias largest BIPV project completed
Scheuten Solar has manufactured and delivered 600 custom-made glass-glass building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules for Australias Carrara football stadium.
