GCL hits 2.5 GW of module shipments
The world’s largest crystalline silicon wafer producer has entered into the ranks of the top-10 module producers. The move confirms just how rapid its transition into module manufacturing has been, putting further pressure on multicrystalline wafer supply to PV cell manufacturers.
JA Solar wins contract for 86 MW solar plant in South Africa
Chinese solar firm chosen as sole supplier for the 86 MW Orange Solar Project being developed under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program.
SunPower claims 22.8% module record
U.S. high efficiency cell and module manufacturer SunPower has claimed a module efficiency world record of 22.8%. In a result verified by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) SunPower claims its latest X-Series module is now the most efficient on the market.
Indian large-scale solar pipeline reaches 19.9 GW, says MNRE
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy adds six new projects to its approved solar parks, taking the total to 33 parks across 21 states, with an aggregate PV capacity of 19.9 GW.
Elkem gives a timeframe for re-starting silicon ingot production in Norway
Five months after announcing plans to re-start solar silicon production at a former REC Solar facility in Norway, Elkem has revealed that it expects to re-open the facility in the second half of 2016.
Turkish PV gathers pace, adds 150 MW in 2015
After a slow start, Turkeys solar PV market is finally gathered speed. The country added about 150 MW of new PV last year, while in the first six weeks of 2016 it has added a further 46 MW.
LichtBlick expands distributed energy optimization globally
LichtBlick’s international customers include utilities, grid operators and energy service companies. The company will next target private households, which will soon be able to market their energy via its IT platform.
Giga Solar lightweight PV modules pass Fraunhofer CSE tests
The manufacturer’s lightweight, glass-free modules enable innovative, low-cost rooftop and speedier mounting methods without the need for racking hardware or roof penetrations. The test results demonstrate that the solar PV modules can withstand the very tough conditions that modules experience on rooftops, Giga Solar says.
European Commission recognizes WINAICO as genuine solar producer
The Taiwanese company will not be affected by the European Commission’s extended anti-dumping duties on imports of solar products originating from China after being recognized as a genuine solar producer exporting Taiwanese-made modules to the European market.
Renewable energy investment accounts for 50% of all global power transactions
Global investors are focused on adding wind and solar assets to their portfolios to comply with regulations and reduce exposure to increasingly volatile commodities, according to a new report by auditing group EY.
