Good news for First Solar sales
First Solar will enter 2011 with a forecasted 46 percent sales growth according to the thin film manufacturer. This is despite possibilities of decreased demand in some markets.
Donauer Solartechnik expands in Europe
Donauer Solartechnik opens its UK sales office, continuing its expansion plans within Europe.
Inauguration of AUO SunPower in Malaysia
The construction of the facility, a collaboration between SunPower and AU Optronics, will continue through 2013 and, when completed, is expected to generate more than 1,400 megawatts (MWs) annually to meet world demands.
Abound Solar secures USD$400 million loan
Longmont based Abound Solar Manufacturing has finalised the loan from the U.S. Department of Energy under the federal Recovery Act project.
Study shows that US is major solar exporter
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research have released a comprehensive study that shows that the U.S. are major net exporters of solar energy products.
CEE and Gehrlicher intensify cooperation
CEE (Conetwork Erneuerbare Energien Holding) an equity investment company and PV project planner, Gehrlicher Solar, have signed a framework agreement for the joint execution of solar projects in Europe.
Indian solar mission progressing well
The Indian government’s solar mission moves forth with 37 companies selected to build solar power projects to hit its 20 gigawatt (GW) goal by 2020.
Solon SE sells Swiss subsidiary
Solon SE announced today that it has sold its subsidiary, Solon Inverters to Delta Energy Systems.
Amonix and Flextronics partner up
Designer and manufacturer of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems, Amonix has selected Flextronics as its manufacturing partner for its CPV utility scale solar systems.
Asia dominating the solar front
A study by the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW) has shown that the solar market is being dominated by Asian manufacturers. Further cuts to feed-in tariffs may not help the case for German companies.
