Solartech expands multi PERC to 240 MW
Taiwans Solartech Energy will expand its multicrystalline PERC production to 240 MW. The PERC expansion will add one PERC line per month July through September of this year, finishing up with four lines by the end of that month.
SunPower donates 1 MW to Grid Alternatives school program
U.S. based manufacturer and project developer SunPower will partner with Grid Alternatives to provide 1 MW of solar modules for the Solar Futures program. The program will see Grid Alternatives enter schools to provide hands on solar training.
pv magazine weekly digest
BNEF drops its annual outlook with solar the shining light, BYD continues to advocate for all silicon and batteries and select German companies make a stand against tariffs.
pv magazine weekly digest
BNEF drops its annual future energy outlook with solar the shining light, BYD advocates for ‘all silicon’ and batteries and key German solar players make a stand against the minimum price.
Calling out the black sheep! Part 1: Module quality
Many installation and EPC companies have had negative experiences concerning module quality – but nobody talks about them. In order that all can profit from them, pv magazine wants to change this.
Singulus Technologies' inline sputtering systems for PV
Modular Systems for Different Applications for CIGS & CdTe thin-film solar cell production & the manufacturing of heterojunction cells??- Systems with vertical & horizontal substrate transport available.
Europe: High renewables production leads to plunging power prices
High levels of solar, wind and hydro production have led to a crash in the European prompt market, with average day-ahead electricity prices in May of EUR 25.30/MWh in Germany the lowest monthly average in 12 years says Platts.
Electrolux re-enters solar under licensing deal
The AEG solar brand has been relaunched, in a licensing deal between Solar Solutions GmbH and Electolux. Under the deal, AEG modules will be reintroduced to the market for B2B sales.
Smart Home Energy to grow to USD4 billion market by 2025
Embodied by devices like Nest, the Smart Home Energy market is set to exhibit impressive growth in the coming years. IHS Technology made the prediction today that the global market for Smart Home Energy devices and services will reach US$4 billion by 2025.
SMA to capitalize on GW scale PV hybrid opportunities
SMA Solar Technology AG has set up a test center at its German headquarters to optimize PV diesel hybrid energy systems. Such applications are growing in importance, says the company, which estimates an annual global growth in the single digit GW range.
