Conergy boosts profit margin
Conergy has reported that its nine-month figures for 2010 shows a sales increase by nearly 90 percent and a gross profit margin by seven percentage points.
Competition and cost reduction highlighted at Forum Solarpraxis
The 11th Forum Solarpraixs, currently being held in Berlin, Germany at the Hilton Hotel, has got off to a positive start, with over 700 delegates registering. “Competitiveness”, “cost reduction” and “growth” were the watchwords of the morning.
"Major" collaboration opportunity for Germany and China
Speaking at the opening of the 11th Forum Solarpraxis, Zhang Jiaqiang from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China told delegates that a “major” opportunity exists for German and Chinese companies to collaborate with one another in the photovoltaics (PV) industry.
Research: Module production increasingly moving to Asia
More than three quarters of global module production is expected to take place in Asia by the end of next year, according to the latest IMS Research report.
US and Australia join solar forces
In what has been described as a “major” solar power initiative, the U.S. and Australia have announced they will work together to cut the costs of solar power technologies.
Platina acquires 10 MW of Italian PV projects
Platina Partners LLP has acquired 10 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) projects from Italian construction firm, the Degennaro Group.
centrotherm production capacities tripled
centrotherm photovoltaics AGs production capacities have tripled, following an ongoing order boom in the solar sector. The news comes as the company releases its financial figures for the first nine months of this year.
Roth & Rau reduces 2010 EBIT
Germany-based Roth & Rau has decreased its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin due to project uncertainty.
CTDC and Goldpoly enter into supply agreement
Goldpoly International Limited is to supply China Technology Development Group Corporation with a minimum of 100 megawatts (MW) of polycrystalline photovoltaics (PV) cells per year, beginning from the start of 2011.
China: Construction begins on 200 MW thin film line
Astronergy, in collaboration with parent company, the Chint Group, has begun construction on a 200 megawatt, (MW) RMB 2.9 billion (around USD$437 million; 319 million) thin film solar module manufacturing facility in China.
