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.
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Growing opportunities around the world are attracting new and established O&M operators as global PV forecasts rise. In Tawian, the world’s second largest solar PV manufacturing industry takes center stage.
Germany hits new PV record in September
Initial estimates show that photovoltaic generation in the first nine months is already 5% higher than in the entire previous year. Wind energy is already up 52%.
Cornwall experiments with ‘sunshine tariff’ as possible alternative for UK solar
A grassroots project in Cornwall, England, is examining ways to implement a special, so-called “sunshine tariff.” The project, although small in scale, could provide the template for the solar business models of the new era of zero subsidies.
Californians show opposition to utility proposals to replace net metering
A new poll indicates that eight in ten voters disapprove of utility proposals to reduce net metering, the same day that hundreds rallied in San Francisco against PG&E’s proposal.
