German solar association willing to accept further FIT cuts, but rejects market cap
The increase in photovoltaics (PV) installations in Germany turned out to be greater than expected by both analysts and the industry this year. If growth continues at the present level, then the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar) has said it would be willing to support an additional cut in feed-in tariffs (FITs). However, it categorically rejected any cap on the PV market.
Sanyo hits 21.6 percent cell conversion efficiency
Sanyo Component Europe GmbH has achieved what it says is the worlds highest cell conversion efficiency at 21.6 percent.
TFPV growth slowdown expected
The fate of the different thin film photovoltaics (TFPV) technologies has diverged in the last year, according to a new report, which found that while many opportunities exist for the technologies to be developed, growth will be slower than was previously predicted in 2009.
Germany: New PV FIT cuts not ruled out in 2011
The German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety has not ruled out further photovoltaics (PV) feed-in tariff (FIT) cuts in the coming year. Representatives from the solar industry have purportedly indicated their willingness to accept this renewed cap on subsidies.
Manz Automation records strong solar orders
Manz Automation AG has secured new orders worth a total of more than 50 million, much of which has come from automation and process equipment for the manufacture of crystalline solar cells.
Market diversity a key trend for next year
According to the photovoltaics (PV) analysts, market diversity will be one of the key trends next year, with a number of emerging countries making up the expected shortfall of installed capacity in Germany.
California: 250 MW solar ranch to be installed
A 250 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) power plant is to be installed in California, the U.S. following an agreement between NRG Solar and SunPower Corp.
Signet Solar stops operations
Signet Solar GmbH has announced that from next week it will no longer be manufacturing thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules. In another blow to the Saxony-based company, no new orders have been placed, and potential investors haven’t yet been able to produce the necessary proof of financing. As a result, employees have received notices to leave.
Korea: Kisco to start new module production line following deal with 3S Swiss Solar Systems
3S Swiss Solar Systems has sold a 65 megawatt (MW) crystalline solar module production line to Korean company Kisco. Expected to be operational by next spring, Kiscos new plant has been described as the first of its kind in Korea.
Spain: Fidelis to develop up to 100 MW solar park
U.S.-based Fidelis Energy Inc. has signed a definitive long-term agreement with ASD Lusiona Solar to develop around 1,500 acres of land for the design, construction and operation of up to a 100 megawatt (MW) solar park in Spain.
