Thin film undergoing significant revitalization
Manz Automation AG has said it is currently seeing a significant revitalization in the thin film segment. The news comes as the company announces its acquisition of 8 million worth of new thin film orders in Germany and the U.S.
Solargiga acquires 51 percent interest in Qinghai Chenguang; intends to ramp up production
Solargiga Energy Holdings Limited has said it intends to acquire 51 percent interest in Qinghai Chenguang New Energy Co., Ltd under a new cooperation agreement with the Xining Economic & Technology Development Zone Administration Committee.
German mediation committee proposes PV cuts compromise
German photovoltaic feed-in tariff cuts should be slightly reduced and implemented in two stages including retroactively according to a recommendation issued by the parliamentary mediation committee between the German Bundestag and the Bundesrat for solar promotion.
ABB wins USD$50 million Italian solar order
ABB has won an order worth USD$50 million from Actelios SpA, through its subsidiary Actelios Solar SpA, in Italy to supply three photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants in western Sicily.
SMA Solar raises 2010 profit outlook
Solar inverter manufacturer SMA Solar has raised its profit expectations for this year, due to the fact it sees the global solar market growing at least 30 percent faster than it previously forecast.
Provisional liquidator appointed for Meier Solutions insolvency proceedings
Lawyer Dr. Sebastian Henneke of Registry hrm Henneke, Ropke, Messerschmidt in Germany has been appointed as the provisional liquidator for the insolvency proceedings over the assets of Meier Solutions GmbH in Bocholt.
PV innovation must be holistically managed for DTs to be effective
Publicly funded demonstration projects and trials (DTs), such as those for photovoltaics (PV), are vitally important for developing low-carbon technologies in the fight against global warming. However, according to new research from the Advanced Institute of Management Research (AIM Research), the process of innovation needs to be managed holistically for DTs to be effective.
ET Solar completes 1.9MW PV power plant in Germany; connects to grid
China-based ET Solar Group Corp. has completed a 1.9 megawatt (MW) ground mounted photovoltaics (PV) power plant in eastern Germany. It has already been connected to the grid.
Tenesol invests 1.5 million in South African factory
French group Tenesol has invested 1.5 million to increase the capacity of its South African solar module factory, based in Cape Town, to 85 megawatts (MW) per year.
Indian Government unveils new guidelines for off-grid solar PV
The Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has unveiled new guidelines for off-grid and decentralized solar applications, which are to be achieved as a part of the National Solar Mission. Rooftop and other small solar power plants are also included.
