Global Solar Energy opens thin film plant in Germany
U.S.-based Global Solar Energy has opened a 35 megawatt flexible thin film photovoltaic module manufacturing plant in Germanys Berlin-Adlershof.
Etrion's Italian PV portfolio hits 60 MW
Etrion Corporation has completed its 10 megawatt (MW) Helios ITA-3 solar project in Puglia, Italy, thus bringing the company’s photovoltaic portfolio in the country to 60 MW.
Former Conergy chairman hits back; production closure status updated
On Thursday, Conergys supervisory board filed suit against four former board members. Now the former chairman is defending himself against the allegations. In other news, there are reports that Conergy only plans to manufacture solar modules in Frankfurt/Oder.
SpectraWatt files for bankruptcy just months after laying off workers
According to various media reports, solar cell manufacturer SpectraWatt Inc. has filed for bankruptcy. The news comes just months after the company laid off over 100 employees.
GT Advanced Technologies acquires Confluence Solar
GT Advanced Technologies Inc., formely known as GT Solar, has acquired Confluence Solar Inc. for USD$80 million.
Conergy sues 4 former board members
The dust apparently refuses to settle at the Hamburg-based photovoltaic company. Conergy has now decided to sue four of its former members of the board for violations as established under the German Stock Corporation Law.
REC extends PV production shutdown
REC has extended its photovoltaic production shutdown in Norway until the end of the year.
China: Schiller wins contract to equip new thin film factory
Schiller Automation GmbH & Co. KG will supply automation equipment to an unnamed Chinese customer for a new 120 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic thin film factory.
Roth & Rau sells off CTF subsidiary
Roth & Rau has sold its Roth & Rau CTF Solar GmbH (CTF) subsidiary off to an unidentified Chinese manufacturer. The financial sum was not disclosed.
JinkoSolar establishes Swiss subsidiary
Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer, JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd has established its third European subsidiary.
