Solar Decathlon: Stevens wins top honors
The New Jersey-based research university won big for designing, building and operating the most cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive solar powered house. Other winners included UC Davis and Mass/Central America.
Building Energy sees 'huge potential' in South Africa
The Italian group remains active in South Africa, where it has developed more than 30 renewable energy projects. The company is strengthening ties with the country’s government, which is eager to expand the use of clean energy.
Sungrow increases inverter shipments to Thailand
The Chinese inverter maker has signed another supply deal with the Superblock utility group, bringing its total 2015 shipments to Thailand to 130.5 MW.
2.1 GW-AC of solar PV under construction in Chile
Chile’s CIFES also reports that 741 MW-AC of solar PV is now on line, which grew by 144 MW in September.
SolarCity to hire 500 new employees
GTM Research says that SolarCity’s surge in hiring is part of a rush by solar installers to prepare for the boom before the ITC drop-down in 2017.
Heraeus begins production of front-side metallization paste in Taiwan
The German metallization specialist’s strategy to localize manufacturing reflects the growing importance of the Taiwanese market.
Shunfeng launches Raising Power in Germany
Established in July, the new Augsburg-based service company is looking to expand its portfolio to 1.5 to 2 GW by the end of 2016. The independent service provider is offering end-to-end services across the global PV market.
Heckert Solar expands production capacity
With a possible expiration of EU anti-dumping measures against Chinese rivals, the German PV manufacturer is looking to beef up production and switchover to 4 and 5-busbar technolgy in preparation for increased competition next year.
PV Taiwan draws leading domestic manufacturers, international players
Taiwan’s annual expo showcasing the world’s second largest solar PV manufacturing industry, kicked off October 14 in the capital city of Taipei and runs through Friday. While well attended, the event saw a decline in exhibiting companies compared to last year.
Heraeus, Sunrise collaborate on paste research for PERC cells
Announced at PV Taiwan, the new partnership is aimed at increasing the output and performance of Sunrise’s PERC cells. Heraeus has also opened a new front-side metallization paste fab in the country.
