Trina Solar sets new efficiency record for silicon cells
While the technologies are not currently in production, they will be part of the company’s future commercialized Honey Plus and IBC products, says Trina Vice President and chief scientist Pierre Verlinden.
Sunrun approves Canadian Solar PV modules
Customers and PV installers will now be able to choose Canadian Solar products in their Sunrun home solar system.
Indian rooftop market to contribute 'significantly' to expected record growth
In its new India Solar Rooftop Map, consultancy group Bridge to India forecasts 1.5 GW of rooftop solar in the country by 2018. More than 285 MW of rooftop projects have been commissioned so far, with Tamil Nadu the leading state with over 50 MW.
Investors investigating potential securities claims against Vivint Solar
At least five U.S. law firms have announced investigations of potential securities fraud against the company. Vivint Solar shares fell more than 20% in inter-day trading following publication of third-quarter results last week.
Meyer Burger inaugurates heterojunction pilot line
Swiss PV equipment supplier Meyer Burger inaugurated its first heterojunction (HJT) cell pilot line, in Neuchatel, Switzerland today. The line will be operated in partnership with the Swiss research body CSEM.
Philae sleeps, hope rests in the sun
Philae, Rosetta’s spacecraft probe, has reportedly gone to hibernation in an unknown corner of the 67P comet after its secondary batteries could not be charged due a lack of solar irradiation. But all is not lost. In contrast, a whole lot has been gained.
Westinghouse parent enters administration
Australian renewables developer CBD Energy has entered voluntary administration along with its Australian solar business. The company hopes to announce a restructuring plan next month.
8minutenergy signs 100 MW PPA
US developer’s Springbok project will supply households in LA. Construction of the project is set to start in the first three months of the new year.
China Sunergy financing deal in Turkey
Chinese manufacturer will develop projects of up to 100 MW in Turkey with financing from DenizBank. The Chinese company last month started shipments of its Turkish-made modules to the US.
Capital Stage could double generation portfolio
The German developer has signed a 20-year strategic financing deal with the Gothaer Group. Purchase of solar parks could double Capital’s 313 MW portfolio.
