SolarWorld hits 22% PERC efficiency
At a presentation of its latest solar innovations yesterday in Freiberg, Germanys largest solar cell and module manufacturer announced a PERC efficiency of 22%. Advances in busbar-less modules with half cells and bifacial PV modules were also announced.
LG expansion due to NeON being "almost sold out"
Koreas LG has confirmed that all of the four new lines to be added to its cell and module production facility in Gumi through 2018 will employ high efficiency cell and module tech. The expansion is on the back of compelling demand for its NeON 2 modules, which employ n-type mono cell technology along with busbarless cell interconnection.
FRV completes a 64 MW solar PV plant in Uruguay
The La Jacinta project is located in the Salto Department and is by far the largest PV plant built in Uruguay to date.
LG signs $435m MoU for Korean solar cell fab expansion
The South Korean electronics company is hedging its bets on solar and has signed a deal with the council of Korean city Gumi to expand its current solar cell manufacturing facility, which is located there.
Australia resumes anti-dumping case against Chinese solar producers
Dropped in October last year having found only negligible injury or hindrance to the Australian PV industry, the Anti-Dumping Commission reviewed the decision and has decided to resume the investigation.
Wind company Suzlon enters India solar market with 210 MW project
The Indian wind turbine manufacturer wins tender for 210 MW solar PV project in Telangana via competitive bidding process; signs Letters of Intent with state utility, TSSPDCL.
Jordan: new 100 MW Quweira PV farm given green light
The long-awaited auction result for the Quweira solar PV project in southern Jordan has been concluded. Winners are the Abu Dhabi-based EPC contractor Enviromena Power Systems and Spain’s TSK Group, who were granted permission build a new 100 MW plant.
Neo Solar Power finishes 2015 with strong revenue
While quarterly revenue growth was flat year-over-year, December 2015 saw the Taiwanese cell maker’s second-highest revenue to date.
Trina Solar signs MOU with Grenergy for 60 MW Chilean solar projects
Spanish renewable energy developer Grenergy Renovables issues press release confirming a joint venture will be created alongside Trina Solar for the development of up to 60 MW of solar PV in Chile.
BBOXX and Oikocredit bring securitization to off-grid African solar
Dutch investment firm Oikocredit International teams with London solar innovator BBOXX to turn the growing off-grid solar sector in Africa into an asset class; aim is to raise $2 billion in next five years.
