China: Schiller wins contract to equip new thin film factory
Schiller Automation GmbH & Co. KG will supply automation equipment to an unnamed Chinese customer for a new 120 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic thin film factory.
Roth & Rau sells off CTF subsidiary
Roth & Rau has sold its Roth & Rau CTF Solar GmbH (CTF) subsidiary off to an unidentified Chinese manufacturer. The financial sum was not disclosed.
JinkoSolar establishes Swiss subsidiary
Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer, JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd has established its third European subsidiary.
Falling prices hit inverter supplier revenues
Industry analysts IMS Research has released its quarterly PV Inverter Supply and Demand report, which shows that, while shipment volumes have increased markedly over the year, falling prices have resulted in decreased revenues for inverter suppliers.
Suntech to supply 28.7 MW worth of PV modules to US project
SunPeak Solar, LLC has chosen Suntech to supply 28.7 megawatts (MW) DC of photovoltaic modules to its 23 MW AC solar power plant in California.
Brazilian soccer stadium to use PV; aim to install solar on all 2014 world cup venues
Just two months after Brazil grid-connected its first commercial-scale photovoltaic plant, the country is now to play host to Latin Americas first soccer stadium kitted out with solar panels.
Italy: Banks loan 110 million for 5 PV projects
A consortium of banks have provided 110 million in financing for five photovoltaic projects worth 30.4 megawatts (MW) in Italy.
Conergy denies rumors of production line closures in Frankfurt Oder
Following rumors that Germany-based Conergy is looking to reduce its Frankfurt, Oder manufacturing operations and close down certain production lines, a works council called a meeting to inform the employees about the situation.
Madico expands its Performance Analysis Lab: PV Backsheet performance testing
The Specialty Films Division of Madico Inc., announces the expansion of their internal Performance Analysis Lab. The state-of-the-art lab is an extension of Madicos Research and Development division, located at their corporate headquarters in Woburn, MA.
US: Solar proves fertile ground for fast growing companies
In a demonstration of photovoltaics rapid expansion in the U.S., entrepreneurial and business magazine Inc. has named a number of solar companies in its list of the countrys fastest growing businesses. The 2011 Inc. 500|500 was announced yesterday.
