Hanergy officially acquires Q.Cells' Solibro
Q.Cells SE has today officially handed its thin film photovoltaic subsidiary, Solibro GmbH, to China-based Hanergy Holding Group Limited. The 400-strong workforce will be kept on.
Bill Clinton: PV industry must intensify communication efforts
“You are the future of America,” stated former U.S. president, Bill Clinton, yesterday at the Solar Power International tradeshow in Florida. He appealed to the photovoltaics industry to intensify its communication about the solar success story in the political debate.
Acksen Ltd announces introduction of Solar PV data logging range of products
Acksen Ltd, the manufacturer of the popular Electrocorder Data Logger product suite, today announced the addition of a number of new Test and Measurement Data Loggers for the Renewables Market. These new DC data loggers will record patterns of Directional Flow of Energy, Onsite Solar Irradiance, Charging Circuits, Photovoltaic Cells, DC Motors and much more.
Innotech Solar management system successfully granted certification
Quality, environment and occupational health & safety management systems receive ISO and OHSAS certificates.
Fight for survival
German solar industry: In the wake of bankruptcies and millions in losses, German solar PV manufacturers are down but far from out. Now is the time for specialists and high-tech companies to shine.
Ikea powers-up solar energy systems panels at Paramus, NJ store
Ikea today officially plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its store in Paramus, New Jersey.
Ikea is unveiling a newer, more energy efficient store in Richmond
Ikea Canada turns its focus to sustainability as the company enters into a period of heavy expansion, opening three stores in one year. Ikea is committed to having this new wave of stores be 40 percent more efficient than the last store built in 2004.
Mecasolar delivers 343 MW in trackers and structures in 2011
Mecasolar delivered 5,169 solar trackers, equivalent to 61.4 MW, and fixed structures for 203 PV solar projects in 2001. Italy, Spain, US, Canada, Greece and UK were MECASOLARs main markets.
IKEA solar presence in US approaches 85 percent
IKEA unveils plans to install solar panels on five locations in midwestern US taking total number of sites featuring solar arrays to 85 percent.
ITS modules excellently suited to coastal and agricultural use
The ITS Economy NEW module series has been successfully tested for use by the sea and on farmland. Independent test institute SGS Germany GmbH carried out salt mist testing to determine the effects that long-term exposure to sea air would have on the modules.
