PV module manufactures need more mutual cooperation and exchange
Smaller photovoltaic module manufacturers need to foster greater cooperation and exchange more information if they are to survive in the global marketplace. That was the outcome of a workshop held in Berlin, Germany yesterday.
Canadian Solar posts positive YOY results; sees sequential declines
Performing more positively than many of its peers, Canadian Solar has posted positive quarter one figures, with year-on-year shipments, revenue, gross profit, gross margin and operating profit all increasing. In line with industry trends, however, figures are slightly down from the fourth quarter of 2010.
Q-Cells suffers sizeable Q1 losses
Falling foul to stagnating quarter one photovoltaic module demand, Q-Cells has reported a “significant” year-on-year sales drop. In response, it has adjusted the production of its cells and modules, and abandoned its guidance. But, while it believes it will recover in the second quarter, the analysts are less certain.
Scatec Solar completes 4 MW Italian PV plant
Norwegian company Scatec Solar has completed and grid connected a four megawatt photovoltaic plant in Puglia near San Marzano, in Southern Italy.
Conergy: First quarter sales increase; falling operating profits
Conergy has bucked the trend to post increased first quarter 2011 sales. However, its operating profits have taken a tumble.
SolarWorld on a US roll
Going against the grain, SolarWorld has experienced a lucrative first quarter, having seen increases in its shipments, revenue and EBIT. The company attributes its success to its U.S. business activities.
Constellation Energy undertakes 5.38 MW ToysRUs PV project
Constellation Energy is currently developing a 5.38 megawatt photovoltaics installation for ToysRUs at the retailers distribution center in Flanders, New Jersey.
Flextronics and MEMC expand PV panel agreement
Under an expanded agreement, Flextronics will produce photovoltaic panels for MEMC’s SunEdison subsidiary at its Malaysian manufacturing site.
Intersolar Award – the 2011 Nominees
Intersolar Europe unveils short list for solar industry innovation prize.
S.A.G. Solarstrom goes abroad to drive profit
International expansion and risk diversification have helped S.A.G. Solarstrom AG post strong first quarter figures including a 152 percent rise in sales, despite the overall uncertainty of the photovoltaics market.
