Samsung announces increased solar focus
Samsung has said that it plans to invest USD$5.5 billion in the development of solar technology and production by 2020.
One stop PV thin film coating moves one step closer
German research institute deposits CIG cells simultaneously on micrometer thin polymer film, without compromising photovoltaic efficiency.
Intersolar: Sony shows off its new rechargeable batteries
Supporting the statement in one of our Intersolar blogs earlier today that batteries and storage technologies are the buzzwords at this year’s trade show, Sony has unveiled its new lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.
BSW: Germany to invest over 5 billion in its solar industry
According to the German solar association, BSW-Solar, the countrys industry is planning to invest around 5.5 billion in both production, and research and development over the next two years.
Cadmos Energías Renovables launches 6.2 MW solar park
Switch flicked on new Spanish thin film photovoltaic plant in the Caceres region in western central Spain.
A successful and positive Intersolar closes its doors for the 20th time
It was a successful trade show. That was expressed by all the exhibitors whom pv magazine spoke with, regardless of whether they were inverter manufacturers, junction box makers, cables and connectors producers or mounting system folks.
UK: Diverse group rallies behind solar industry and braces for bad news
Later today the British government is expected to release the details of response to its fast-track feed-in tariff (FIT) review. The solar industry expects FIT rates for schemes over 50 kilowatts (kW) to be vastly reduced, so much so that they will not be commercially viable.
British feed-in tariffs for "larger" solar installations dramatically cut
BREAKING NEWS: The feed-in tariff (FIT) rate for installations larger than 50 kilowatts (kW) has been dramatically cut as the results of the British Governments fast-track review of the scheme are made public. Renewable Energy Association and Solar Industry Association react angrily to the changes.
India: Details emerge as to T-Solar and Astonfields solar partnership
A strategy to develop 200 megawatts (MW) of installed photovoltaic capacity in India in the next two to four years has become clear in an ongoing European-Indian solar partnership.
Bosch realizes 5 MW UK solar park
On the same day as it was announced that the country will significantly slash its solar incentives from August 1, Bosch Solar Energy AG reports that it has completed work on one of the UKs biggest photovoltaic parks.
