China-US trade dispute: The process continues
Jeffries organized another conference call with trade law expert Ed Lebow on January 18 and Lebows clear message to the PV industry in the U.S. was that “you just dont want to be an importer of record” of Chinese crystalline silicon cells and panels.
Polysilicon 2012-2016
GTM Research reports on the global polysilicon industry stating that a major shakeout over the next two years is likely to occur.
Phoenix Solar acquires partner in Turkey
German company Phoenix Solar is broadening its expertise into Turkey. Phoenix Solar will be cooperating with iRES Enerji, founded by Ates Ugurel, also the founder of the Turkish Solar Energy Industry Association (GENSED).
Germany: Solar branch to provide alternative model for subsidy cuts
At today’s meeting with the German Federal Environment Minister, the PV industry will probably submit its own proposal for the further development of solar energy.
Zayed Future Energy Prize announces winners
Zayed Future Energy Prize, today, announced its 2012 awards winners from the World Future Energy Summit, distributing USD3.5 million to winners and runners-up across three categories.
Germany: Monthly cuts of FITs planned
The suggestion has been put forth to reduce photovoltaic feed-in tariffs on a monthly basis instead of a half-yearly one. Via this solution, the Federal Environment Minister Norbert Röttgen hopes to prevent anymore occurrences of final spurts of PV installations, like it happened in December 2011.
Conergy introduces new module manufactured outside of China
Conergy has announced that it will introduce the Conergy PM module that is manufactured in Europe and thus will not be subject to any potential tariffs or duties associated with the recent trade complaint against Chinese cell and module manufacturers.
Siemens and Masdar Institute sign agreement
Siemens Energy and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in the UAE have signed a one-year agreement for cooperation in solar energy technology research and development to enhance the use of photovoltaic (PV) panels in the Middle East region.
New world record for cadmium-telluride
First Solar has announced today that it has achieved 14.4 percent total area efficiency for its CdTe (cadmium-telluride) PV modules. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) confirmed the record, which eclipsed the prior record of 13.4 percent, which also was set by First Solar.
aleo solar forecasts 2011 loss
German-based photovoltaic manufacturer and distributer aleo solar today announced earning forecasts for 2011. Coming in at 462 million euros, the result represents a 17 percent decrease in revenues from 2010.
