Trina Solar announces new high-efficiency Honey Ultra module
Trina Solar is in pilot production of the Honey Ultra module, which has set new records for efficiency. Testing on the module was done by TUV Rheinland.
Solarex: Waiting for Turkey's real market push
The Solarex confab in Istanbul, which runs through Saturday, is enjoying bustling attendance, with a slew of international companies showcasing products and services. German equipment manufacturers in particular have reported good business in Turkey.
Panasonic breaks conversion efficiency record
Panasonic’s HIT module has broken the conversion efficiency record and is the first module to surpass the 25% barrier.
Turkish PV market expanding despite growing pains
Local developers expect at least 500 MW a year of new installed PV capacity in Turkey starting in 2016 despite the difficulties facing the sector.
EU calls for market-based initiatives to replace green energy subsidies
The European Commission has adopted new rules for public support of renewable energy and environmental protection projects that offer greater protection for energy intensive industry.
US adds 2.2 GW of PV in 2013
Distributed solar PV capacity in the United States grew by an estimated 1.9 GW last year, most of which was located in California.
Martifer Solar connects nearly 80 MW to UK grid
The Portuguese company has completed the largest PV cluster built to date for Lightsource Renewable Energy. Martifer has installed almost 110 MW of solar projects in the U.K. in the past year.
Polish government approves renewable energy bill
Poland, which generates some 90 percent of its electricity from coal plants, is seeking to increase renewable energy to at least 15 percent by 2020 in order to meet EU targets.
UK solar strategy favours commercial rooftop at expense of solar farms
Swathes of commercial and industrial roofs could be transformed into solar energy generating plants under a new solar strategy unveiled by the U.K. government on Friday.
SmartFlex aims to revolutionise custom-made PV elements
A European project called SmartFlex aims to develop what it calls “a prototype production line capable of manufacturing photovoltaic modules in accordance with architects’ individual requirements.”
