T-Solar announces 61 MW PV pipeline
T-Solar has announced it will install 61 megawatts (MW) worth of photovoltaics in India and Peru over the next year.
Middle Eastern solar market is simmering
In the Middle East, the transition to solar energy has begun, but the pace and momentum of the transition will be influenced by policy that was the key takeaway from the Solar Investment Summit – Middle East, held in Dubai from October 26 to 27.
REC announces permanent PV closures on back of negative Q3 results
The Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has officially announced the permanent closure of three of its photovoltaic production plants in Norway. The company has also reported negative third quarter (Q3) financial results.
SiOnyx laser texturing boost efficiency by 0.3 percent
Massachusetts-based laser technology developer SiOnyx has announced that its Black Silicon technology can achieve silicon photovoltaic cell efficiency increases from 17 percent to 17.3 percent.
Class-action lawsuit launched against JinkoSolar
The fallout from JinkoSolars admitted environmental contamination continues as a class-action lawsuit is filed. Lawyers Howard G. Smith have launched the legal action on behalf of investors who have purchased JinkoSolar stock on the New York Stock Exchange.
Lukoil plans Uzbekistans largest solar project
Russian oil giant, Lukoil is planning a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Uzbekistan, a former Soviet state located in Central Asia. Plans to establish a National Institute for Solar Energy in the country are also underway.
Solar-Fabrik AG closes Singapore cell fab
German module manufacturer and downstream developer Solar-Fabrik AG has announced today the closure of its Solar Energy Power (SEP) cell fab in Singapore. Solar-Fabrik had owned a 90 percent share in SEP since 2006.
First Solar issues Q3 results early; slashes Q4 guidance
In another surprise announcement from First Solar, the thin film manufacturer has released its third quarter (Q3) 2011 financial results today, as opposed to November 3. Going with the current trend, it has significantly reduced it Q4 and full year guidance.
Italy: 5 MW rooftop installation under construction
Conergy is currently installing one of Italys largest rooftop photovoltaic plants at the exhibition center halls in Parma.
NREL develops "game-changing" solar cell furnace
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed what it says is a “game-changing” furnace for the solar cell industry.
