GCL-Poly enters solar integration business; plans 83 MW PV project
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited has formally launched its solar system integration business. The company is also planning to build an 83 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic project in California.
Meyer Burger to temporarily stop wire saw production
Another victim of the “highly volatile” solar market conditions, Meyer Burger has said it will stop production of its wire saws at MB Wafertec due to declining demand.
Solon sells 2 Italian PV plants
Norwegian company EAM Solar AS has bought one 1.5 megawatt (MW) Italian photovoltaic plant from Solon, and committed to buying a second. The financial details were not disclosed.
Aurubis to close CIS factory
Europes biggest copper refiner and recycler, Aurubis AG, is taking a step back from its solar activities. As such, CIS Solartechnik GmbH will close down by the end of the year.
Juwi sells 5.79 MW PV park to Plain Energy
Germany-based juwi has sold a 5.79 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic park in the Czech Republic to Plain Energy. The financial details were not disclosed.
PV Crystalox suspends polysilicon operations, announces layoffs and reduces production
In light of the current “difficult” market conditions, PV Crystalox has temporarily suspended polysilicon production in Germany, and reduced ingot and wafer production in both the U.K. and Germany. “Significant” job losses will be incurred.
Suntech responds to solar trade petition
UPDATE: Yingli responds as well to petition.
The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing’s petition protesting against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers’ supposed dumping prices has sparked a response from Chinese manufacturing giant Suntech Power Holdings.
Spain: Demand for stable legal framework for solar market
The Spanish solar market remains interesting, but there is need for a stable legal framework. This was the conclusion drawn at “Conferencia de la Industria Solar – España 2011”, which drew to a close on Friday, October 14 in Madrid.
First Solar invests in Mexican tellurium mine
The U.S.-company has reportedly invested in a Mexican mine, with the aim of producing its own tellurium. Through its investment, First Solar is working to reduce the risk of rising raw material prices and possible shortages, the likelihood of which was outlined in a new study by the EU-Commission.
PV Cycle recycles over 1,000 tons of modules
Since its establishment last June, PV Cycle has recycled 1,020 tons of end-of-life photovoltaic modules. Germany has been identified as the leading program participant.
