Cobalt replacements improve solar cell sustainability
Scientists in Switzerland have taken a major step in improving the stability of dye-sensitized solar cells by replacing iodine-based electron transport systems with cobalt, which better protects cells from long-term degradation.
SolarWorld noteholders endorse plans again
The beleaguered German company’s remaining noteholders today backed restructuring plans which now have to win approval at tomorrow’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting.
China-EU solar imports, to cap or not to cap?
The publication of the EU acceptance of Chinese undertakings on minimum prices for solar products was predictably light on detail. The list of participating manufacturers in the trade agreement is more or less comprehensive.
German PV developer derides EU-China deal
The chief operating officer of Gehrlicher Solar says the EU-China agreement “is of no use to anyone” but nevertheless welcomes an end to the dispute-related uncertainty.
Marubeni, Mainstream sign EUR 100 million investment deal
Japan’s Marubeni is set to acquire a 25% share in Ireland’s Mainstream Renewable Power following the EUR 100 million investment. If approved by shareholders, the deal would accelerate Mainstream’s key global projects.
Rooftop solar power in Brazil to reach 1.4 GW by 2022
The falling price of solar modules may lead to an increase in rooftop photovoltaic installations in Brazil, which is initially targeting 1.4 GW of solar by 2022.
Noteholders back SolarWorld restructuring
SolarWorld’s planned debt to equity swap was waved through by creditors on Monday. A second group of noteholders vote on Tuesday ahead of an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on Wednesday.
EU journal spotlights trade case
The EC has published details on the negotiated minimum import price it approved on Friday that settled the trade dispute over Chinese modules and cells, but several questions remain unanswered.
Asian rivals might undercut Chinese in the EU
IHS predicts solar manufacturers in Taiwan and Korea will soon be able to offer solar products in Europe below the minimum price negotiated for Chinese products last week.
Belectric CEO hits out at German renewables policy
Bernhard Beck said the policies of the current government in Berlin mean it is impossible to consider developing another 128 MW solar park like the one he was inaugurating at Templin, in Brandenburg state.
