HyperSolar aims to reduce solar panel cell numbers by 75 percent?
HyperSolar, Inc. has completed a prototype design of its thin solar concentrator. The companys aim is to reduce the number of solar cells in a panel by 75 percent.
Enel and Marcegaglia inaugurate PV system in Taranto
Enel Green Power and the Marcegaglia group have inaugurated an over three megawatt (MW) rooftop PV system in Taranto, Italy.
Renewable training academy opens in the UK
Sharp Solar has opened a renewable energy academy in Wrexham, the UK. Having integrated training with its production facilities, the company says it will train between 25 to 50 people a month, including electricians and roofers.
9REN closes financing on 6 MW Italian PV project
9REN Group has closed the financing on a 6.5 megawatt (MW) Italian PV project.
PV cell production to keep moving to Asia
Eighty five percent of PV cells will be produced in Asia by the end of the year, according to IMS Research. Last year, it estimates that nearly 80 percent of PV modules were produced there.
Neoen awarded 58 MW of PV projects in Portuguese solar auction
Following Portugals recent solar auction, launched by the state at the beginning of the year, French renewable energy producer Neoen has been awarded 29 out of a total 52 projects.
SiC Processing: Capital injection for Asian expansion
Germany-based SiC Processing GmbH, a leading slurry recycler from wafer production, aims to expand in Asia. This will be financed through the proceeds of a 100 million corporate bond, issued today. R&D and capacity expansion are also on the cards.
Samsung and MEMC sign polysilicon JV
Samsung Fine Chemicals (SFC) and MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. are to establish a polysilicon facility in Korea under a new joint venture (JV).
Solar Junction CPV cell hits 41.4 percent efficiency
Solar Junction has achieved 41.4 percent cell efficiency on a concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) multi-junction production cell. The results have been confirmed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
SolarWorld focuses on foreign markets
According to SolarWorld head, Frank Asbeck, the German company intends to place a greater focus on foreign markets. He adds that it will continue to be able to compete with Asian PV companies.
