Laytec secures two new Asian distribution partners
Laytec has expanded its photovoltaics (PV) distribution network with the addition of two new Asian partners. The company has said this is so it can meet the increasing interest in its in-line metrology systems for PV applications.
First curved solar module in the U.S. to receive UL certification announced
The first curved solar module in the U.S. to meet the requirements for UL 1703 certification has been announced.
Systaic sells off its majority stake in Webasto Solar
Systaic has sold its 64 percent holding in the joint venture Webasto Solar GmbH to automotive supplier Webasto AG for around one million euros.
Sharp produces its two millionth solar panel
Sharp Electronics Corporation is commemorating the production of its two millionth solar panel at its assembly operation at Sharp Manufacturing Company of America (SMCA) in Memphis.
BTU International receives USD$16 million order
BTU International has received a USD$16 million order for its solar cell processing equipment.
PBEC secures purchase option for 800 acre solar energy site in Arizona
The Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (PBEC) has secured the option to purchase 807 acres of solar energy-zoned land in Gila Bend, Arizona, the U.S. ??
Eaton to create USD$20 million solar power system
The Eaton Corporation is to design and install a USD$20 million 3.2 megawatt (MW) turnkey solar photovoltaic (PV) system in New Mexico, the U.S. When completed, it is set to the states largest PV system.
Conergy to build 5 solar installations in Italy
Germany-based Conergy is stepping up production in Italy with the announcement that its set to build five solar installations for the Italian hotel group, Bluserena.
Veeco awarded USD$800K; jobs to be created
Veeco Instruments Inc. has been awarded USD$800,000 in matching funds to help bring its CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) deposition equipment technology to market. The company has said this development will help to create jobs.
Spire receives DOE grant to develop LED based solar simulator
Spire Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the recipient of a Small Business Innovation Research grant to develop a light emitting diode (LED) based solar simulator.
