Hanwha SolarOne unveils new storage partnership
Korea-based photovoltaic module manufacturer, Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd has announced a new partnership with U.S. storage system company, Silent Power.
Intersolar NA: US market growth despite difficulties
The Intersolar North America tradeshow and conference ended today with a mixed outlook for photovoltaics, and talk of an industry shakeout prominent in discussions.
Intersolar NA: Bullish PV prospects for US
Uncharacteristically clear blue skies greeted attendees at the fifth Intersolar North America tradeshow, which began yesterday in San Francisco, California. Despite a number of political and regulatory clouds hanging over the event, which includes the Intersolar North America conference, a number of firms remained upbeat about the prospects for photovoltaics in the country.
Solar Millenniums Flagsol stake sold to Ferrostaal
Solar Millennium AGs insolvency administrator has sold the companys 74.9 percent stake in Flagsol GmbH to Ferrostaal GmbH.
Italys ministers sign Conto Energia V
On Friday, July 6, Italys ministers signed the new Conto Energia (renewable energy act). It is believed that only an extra 700 million will be made available for photovoltaics. Final security will not be available until the law has been published, however.
Interview: PV certification in China and quality standards
As the global solar industry develops, increased corporate transparency becomes a necessity on the back of growing consumer understanding and local market regulations. Subsequently, the services required by test laboratories and certification bodies have undergone a boom in recent times. Speaking to pv magazine, Ulrike Therhaag, director Solar/ Fuel cell Technology at TÜV Rheinland Shanghai discusses the current situation in China.
Sovello in investor negotiations
Germanys Sovello AG is urgently searching for a new investor, in order to save at least part of its workforce. Company management is said to be optimistic.
Germany: First Solar to pay 5 million funding back
First Solar Inc. will have to pay over 5 million back to Germanys Brandenburg, following the announcement that it will stop manufacturing operations in Frankfurt (Oder) at the end of the year.
Global installed PV capacity to hit 230 GW; consolidation will continue
Cumulative, grid-connected photovoltaic capacity is forecast to reach 230 GW in 2017, in comparison to just 11 GW of CSP capacity. Deployment is expected to be led by China. However, while the competitiveness of photovoltaics is underscored, it is nevertheless predicted that manufacturing consolidation will continue for the next few years.
Germany: PV accounts for record amount of power
The share of solar generated energy significantly increased in the first six months of 2012 in Germany. Around 14.7 billion kWh of electricity were said to have been produced from 1.2 million photovoltaic systems.
