Heliatek raises bar for OPV efficiency to 13.2%
The German organic PV developers reveal new record conversion efficiency for an OPV multi-junction cell; measurement independently verified by Fraunhofer CSP.
Dow Corning increases net income as sales drop
U.S. silicon technology giant Dow Corning Corp. on Friday reported a 10% increase in net income last year despite a 9% drop in sales.
Earthquake in Taiwan disrupts PV production
The magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit Taiwan Saturday disrupted PV production in the southern city of Tainan, which took the brunt of the temblor.
SMA establishes Brazil subsidiary
The German inverter specialist creates Brazil-focused arm of business to focus on the growing market’s opportunities, particularly at utility-scale; SMA Brazil will work closely with SMA South America, located in Chile.
U.S. DOE to provide $21 million to address soft costs, deployment barriers
The new funding includes US$13 million to states to support development of deployment strategies, and $8 million to speed technology evolution.
Ascent improves design of PV modules for space environment
The U.S. company says its super-light its superlight modules are ideal for satellites, space vehicles and space stations. Ascent is eager to tap the fast growing space and near space markets.
GTM Research: Residential solar has passed grid parity in 20 states already
The company’s latest report finds that under current policies residential solar will reach grid parity in 42 states by 2020, but expects policy changes to undermine these economics.
SolarEdge fiscal Q2 sales surge 70% Y/Y on US growth
The power optimizer specialists post record revenue of $124.8 million for the fiscal second quarter of 2016, shipping 416 MW of inverters to exceed market expectations.
China: NEA data puts cumulative PV capacity at 43.2 GW
Statistics from National Energy Administration echo those published in January by state news agency Xinhua, confirming China is now the world’s largest market for installed solar PV capacity.
Abengoa looking to offload stake in UAE's Shams 1 CSP solar farm
The Spanish renewables company is seeking to sell its 20% share in the CSP solar plant as it seeks to raise $335 million of liquidity to satisfy circling creditors.
