United Solar awarded patent for nano-crystalline technology
United Solar, manufacturer of light-weight, flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today that its team has received the patent for “Method for depositing high-quality microcrystalline semiconductor materials.”
Germany: 17 percent renewable electricity
Germanys conservative government has issued its annual report on the contribution of renewable energy to the German energy market in 2010. Wind turbines, hydroelectric plants, solar cells, and biogas digesters now provide nearly 17 percent of the country’s electricity.
SolarWorld sets its sights on expansion
On the back of a successful 2010, SolarWorld AG has announced it is looking to expand its PV module production capacity to 1.4 gigawatts. The company is also looking to develop new storage technologies.
Solar Millennium Claassen dispute heats up
Solar Millennium AG has announced it will sue former CEO Utz Claassen for the full repayment of his 9 million signing fee, after settlement negotiations reportedly failed.
JinkoSolar signs 6 MW supply deal
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has signed a one-year supply agreement with U.S.-based Lumos Solar. The financial details were not disclosed.
Fukushima fallout could create 100 GW of newly installed PV
Following the nuclear disaster in Japan, Bank Sarasin believes the potential now exists to install an additional 100 gigawatts (GW) of PV by 2015.
aleo sets its sights on international market
aleo solar AG has reported positive 2010 financial results. Looking forward to this year, production capacity increases and international expansion are key priorities.
Abound Solar enters Indian market with new partnership
Abound Solar has signed a long term sales agreement with Solarsis, Inc. Under the partnership, the companies will work together to serve project developers in India.
Solutia acquires $7 million stake in Taiwan firm
Under a new, USD$7 million agreement, Solutia Inc. is to acquire selected assets of Aimcore Technology Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based conductive film manufacturing firm.
SunPower to build 5 MW solar farm in Hawaii
SunPower Corporation is to build a five megawatt (MW) solar farm in West Oahu, Hawaii. The generated power will be sold to the Hawaiian Electric Company.
