Italy: Scatec Solar and Norsk Solkraft to build 7 MW PV plant
Scatec Solar and Norsk Solkraft have signed an agreement to build a seven megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) plant in Puglia, Italy.
Research: Crystalline silicon technology has the solar edge
Advances in crystalline silicon technology, combined with the falling cost of the polysilicon raw material, have served to pile pressure on manufacturers of emerging thin film technologies, according to a new research report.
Suntech to acquire 375MW of wafer manufacturing capacity
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced it is in the process of acquiring 375 megawatts (MW) of ingot and wafer slicing capacity in China. The company has also reported positive third quarter financial results.
Research: Module manufacturers must focus on increasing revenues
New research has revealed that rapid price erosion is likely to see a decline in market revenues, despite the fact that photovoltaics (PV) module shipments are expected to increase next year.
Fasadglas invests SEK18 million in NLAB Solar
NLAB Solar has secured an additional SEK 18 million (around USD$2.6 million; 1.9 million) in financing from industrial partner Fasadglas Bäcklin AB, a Scandinavian glass facade company.
Konark to undertake 5 MW Indian PV project
Konark Gujarat PV Private Limited has submitted a Request for Qualification (RFQ) response for the design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of a five megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) power plant in India.
Sinosol to build 20 MW project in Ukraine
German-Chinese company Sinosol AG has announced it is planning and supplying a 20 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Ukraine for an unnamed, renowned local investor.
Suniva secures funds to expand export business
U.S.-based Suniva has received a USD$15 million working capital loan guarantee, in order for it to expand its worldwide export business and secure additional working capital as needed.
China Sunergy reports strong growth
China Sunergy has said it expects its solar cell capacity to reach 400 megawatts (MW) by the end of the year, with module capacity hitting 680 MW by the first quarter of next year, following a positive set of third quarter results.
centrotherm subsidiary receives major order for CIGS thin film systems
FHR Anlagenbau GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of centrotherm photovoltaics AG, has won a major order to supply several roll-to-roll coating systems to Leipzig-based Solarion AG.
