Midsummer books repeat order for its flexible CIGS DUO line
Swedens Midsummer has announced a repeat order from an undisclosed multinational corporation based in Asia for its flexible substrate CIGS deposition production tool, called the DUO. The deal, in the multi-million dollar range, was placed after the DUO tooling passed a qualification- testing period, exceeding conversion efficiency targets.
Total to acquire storage developer Saft for USD 1.1 billion
French oil giant Total is purchasing all of Saft’s shares, as it aims to enter the energy storage market and boost its development in the renewable sector.
Amtech books $28 million in Q2, $1.5 million loss
U.S.-headquartered PV and semiconductor production equipment supplier Amtech has registered increased bookings in Q2 2016, although it has incurred a $1.5 million loss the for the quarter. Solar bookings in Q2 came in at $28 million.
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Elon Musk calls for mass political mobilization and a price on carbon
In a speech to the World Energy Innovation Forum, the clean energy industrialist called for public education to counter the enormous power of the fossil fuel industries.
SunPower reports operational successes but posts a loss in Q1
The California-based PV maker is running factories at full capacity and rolling out new products, but still reported a significant loss on a per-share basis.
Enphase Energy hits Q1 revenue target as price reduction roadmap continues
The U.S. microinverter specialist reports first quarter revenue of $64.1 million, shipments of 143 MW and a GAAP gross margin of 18.3% as product costs continue to fall.
Origin Energy signs 13-year PPA for 100 MW Queensland solar farm
Australian utility inks a 13-year power purchase agreement with the developers of the Clare Solar Farm, which is a 100 MW PV plant currently under construction in Queensland.
Phoenix Solar doubles Q1 revenue Y-o-Y
The German PV project developer posts first quarter revenue of EUR 9.9 million, double that achieved in Q1 2015, following the conclusion of several large-scale projects. Accelerated Q2 growth forecast.
