Amtech subsidiary nets USD$37 million in new solar orders
Tempress Systems, Inc., solar subsidiary of Amtech Systems, Inc. based in the Netherlands, has announced it has received around USD$37 million in new solar orders for its diffusion processing systems, from several new and existing customers in Asia.
Frauenhofers megawatt laboratory for PV inverters begins operation
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, Germany has announced that operations have begun at its megawatt laboratory for photovoltaics (PV) inverters.
Italy: Martifer Solar to install 3 MWp turnkey PV project near Milan
Martifer Solar says it is to install a three-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power turnkey project, composed of three ground-mounted photovoltaics (PV) plants, in Italys Lombardy region, located near Milan. When completed, says the company, it will be one of the regions largest ground mounted PV projects.
Insolvency proceedings against Signet Solar open
The Saxonian company is already in talks with potential investors. For the time being, production at the Signet Solar facility keeps running. Dismissals are not in the plans at the moment.
Sanyo first to sign PV cycle participation contract
Sanyo Component Europe has announced that it is the first manufacturer to sign a binding participation agreement with PV CYCLE, an organization aimed to establish a structure for recycling of PV modules.
Conergy plans 20 large projects in Greece
Conergy has concluded the largest framework agreement in Greek solar energy history with investment from a major Greek investor. The plans are set to take off from 2011 onwards.
LDK Solar files suit against Canadian Solar over contract dispute
Chinese solar wafer maker LDK Solar Co Ltd has said it has filed a lawsuit against solar module maker Canadian Solar Inc, demanding compensation in connection with the termination of a supply contract.
Italy: 4 PV installations completed
Canadian Solar and Blue-Tech Srl have announced the completion of four photovoltaics (PV) projects in Northern Italy.
Conergy says it is worlds first solar company to offer output insurance
Germany-based Conergy has announced it is the worlds first solar company to offer Europe-wide output insurance, which is designed to provide customers with, among other things, ten-year protection against output decreases stemming from components or configuration defects, degradation and the delamination of modules. It is only available to Conergy customers.
IBC Solar opens Czech subsidiary in Prague
IBC Solar has opened an official Czech Republic subsidiary, IBC Solar s.r.o., in Prague today. The subsidiary will be managed by Gerhard Travnicek, and will take over the activities of the companys Prague branch office.
