CTF Solar to supply equipment for CTIECS first CdTe module factory
The two parties signed equipment procurement contracts for the 100 MW factory, which will produce cadmium telluride thin-film modules, during the SNEC tradeshow that is currently taking place in Shanghai.
Intevac receives multi-system order for implant systems used for c-Si cell manufacturing
The California-based equipment supplier received an order for two of its ENERGi implant systems for advanced solar cell manufacturing, from an unnamed solar cell manufacturer in China.
SNEC continues to provide a platform for solar innovation and deal making on day two
Day two of the SNEC tradeshow in Shanghai, China, and the exhibition lived up to its billing as the world’s largest solar show, with many new innovative products on show, as well as the continued presence of the Solar Superheros who continued their mission.
Samsung SDI to begin producing PV paste in China after unveiling new 8800 Series
The South Korean company is due to start operations at its Wuxi Plant in June to have a production base in China, where the PV industry is thriving.
CSEM inaugurates expanded solar research and testing facilities
The Swiss research institutes PV-center is now fully operational with a cleanroom and module production and testing labs.
Australia's UNSW sets sunlight-to-electricity efficiency record of 34.5%
Result by engineers at that University of New South Wales edges the solar industry closer to the theoretical limits of PV efficiency, smashing previous record of 24% set by Alta Devices of the U.S.
Meyer Burger, Eternal Sun named as 2016 Technology Highlights award winners
Meyer Burger’s DW288 Series 3 diamond wire saw, and Eternal Sun’s Climate Chamber and Solar Simulator have been named as the winners of the 2016 Technology Highlights award. The award recognizes excellence in innovation and execution from PV production equipment and materials suppliers with the winners selected by an eight-person international jury of solar industry experts.
GT Advanced Technologies to release new multicrystalline furnace at SNEC
Its more positive news for GT Advanced Technologies after emerging from bankruptcy earlier in the year, with the new furnace capable of producing more than 20 MW worth of ingots annually.
Enphase Energy launches its Enphase AC Battery in Australia and New Zealand
The two countries will be the first region in the world where the California-based company will be selling its Enphase Home Energy Solution, as it continues to expand into international markets.
Siva Power to build CIGS pilot line
Siva Power has raised US$5 million, in a series D round, to construct a pilot line for its CIGS PV technology. The line will be installed at the company’s Santa Clara base.
