Yingli signs 7.9 MW PV module sales agreement with Cegelec
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has signed a 7.9 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) module sales agreement with France-based system integrator Cegelec.
EPIA launches European Photovoltaic Observatory
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has launched a European Photovoltaic Observatory at this years EU PVSEC, designed to identify beneficial conditions for market development and best practices for sustainable development of PV, in addition to promoting market transparency and harmonization across Europe.
Record breaking: Oerlikon Solar drives down thin film production costs to 0.50; reports highest lab cell efficiency
Swiss company, Oerlikon Solar, has launched a new production line ‘ThinFab’ for the manufacturing of thin film silicon modules at the EU PVSEC, which is says will achieve “record breaking” production costs of 0.50 per Watt peak (Wp).
Meier Solar Solutions finds new investor 2 days after opening insolvency proceedings
Having opened insolvency proceedings just two days ago, Germany-based Meier Solar Solutions has already found a new investor.
juwi connects Bulgarias largest PV park to the grid
juwi Solar has announced its 3.6 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) project, located in the Bulgarian town of Drachevo has been connected to the grid. According to the company, it is the countrys largest PV park.
Canada: Silfab SpA to open 180 MW solar module plant in Ontario; launches OEM partnership
Italy-based Silfab SpA has said it is to open a 180 megawatt (MW) solar module manufacturing plant in Ontario, Canada. CAD$15 million has been invested into the first phase of development.
Tough 60-celler
Kyocera is putting a new solar module with 60 cells and 240 watts of output on the market. The KD240GH-2PB module is said to be particularly suitable for ground-mounted solar installations and industrial on-roof arrays, though it can also be used in conventional house roof installations.
Confirmed effect
Alfasolar presents measurements by the PI Photovoltaik Institute that testify the quality of their Pyramid series modules.
Change of format
Centrosolar is presenting a new solar module with 54 cells and up to 225 watts of output at this year’s EU PVSEC trade show. These modules have four more cells than their predecessors in the S-Class Excellent series and are wider and shorter, with six by nine cells instead of the earlier five by ten.
New high-performance module
Isofotón is presenting its high-performance ISF 240 module at this year’s EU PVSEC. The Spanish company says this module is its most powerful so far, with an efficiency of 14.5 percent and an output of 240 watts.
