Siliken announces Mexico PV plant closure
As part of its restructuring plan, which aims to consolidate the companys production operations, photovoltaics manufacturer Siliken has announced it will close production activities in Mexico down.
US: Isofotón to open Ohio manufacturing facility
Spain-based Isofotón will announce the opening of its new photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Napoleon, Ohio during next weeks Solar Power International event. Production at the facility is scheduled to commence in November.
Energy Smart plans PV projects for Estonia
Having almost completed work on its first pilot photovoltaic plant, Energy Smart tells pv magazine that it has already begun planning a further two projects in Estonia.
'New energy can power our future,' Obama avows in DNC acceptance speech
“Unlike my opponent, I will not let oil companies write this countrys energy plan,” U.S. President Barack Obama pledged on Thursday night, September 6, facing a packed hall of supporters in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC), as he officially accepted his partys nomination and embarked on a second run for the White House.
EC launches Chinese anti-dumping PV investigation
The European Commission (EC) has initiated proceedings against Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers. The Competition Authority will now consider the allegation of dumping, according to an announcement by the European Commission this morning.
Quality for Photovoltaics: Calls for module transport improvement
Solarpraxis Quality for Photovoltaic systems conference kicked off this morning in Berlin, Germany. On the one hand, discussions have centered around where the industry needs to improve standards, and on the other, where quality claims cost excessive money.
Centrotherm sheds second subsidiary
As part of its reorganization process, centrotherm photovoltaics AG has sold centrotherm SiTec GmbHs subsidiary, Michael Glatt Maschinenbau GmbH to Germanys Büechl Handels- und Beteiligungs-KG.
TSMC rolls out 14.2% CIGS modules
Taiwanese semiconductor giant, TSMC announced today that modules with efficiencies reaching 14.2% are rolling off its lines. TSMC produces CIGS thin film modules, utilizing technology licensed from Californian startup, Stion.
Solon: North American strategies, growth prospects and how Microsol stepped in at just the right time
Solon Corporations new VP and GM of power plants, Jared Schoch discusses his plans for growing the companys North American photovoltaic business, the financing landscape in the region, and the impact of Microsols recent takeover of Solon SE with pv magazine.
PV microinverters and power optimizers set for significant growth
On the back of 180% market growth in 2011, the latest industry figures indicate that microinverter and power optimizer shipments will grow over 70% in 2012. By 2016, they are expected to comprise 10% of the photovoltaic inverter market. Three suppliers currently dominate the landscape.
