Germany adds 122.5 MW of solar in February
After the year-end rally, Germany goes back to a moderate growth trend. Of the 122.5 MW installed in February, 50 MW comes from large-scale PV installations selected through the country’s auction scheme.
Manz reports stable turnover and improved results
Although the CIGS equipment manufacturer reported a negative Ebit of €35.9 million, this was improved considerably from the previous year. In 2017, the company aims to increase turnover significantily and to be back in the black.
Bernreuter Research: Wacker was the largest polysilicon manufacturer in 2016.
With a production output of 70,000 MT, Wacker was the largest producer of polysilicon last year. The previous market leader, Jiangsu Zhongneng Polysilicon, has had technical problems with the commissioning of its fluidized-bed reactor technology.
Centrotherm’s order intake rose 55% in 2016
The German PV equipment manufacturer saw its order intake grow by 55% to €141.8 million (US$152.3 million) last year. The solar division was able to increase its turnover by 31%.
SMA suffers price pressure in all markets and segments
Last year, the German inverter maker achieved record shipments, despite a decline in turnover. The company expects further price pressure in 2017.
SolarWorld seeks to drastically reduce costs
The German PV module maker has confirmed its financial results for 2016. The company reiterated its outlook, which forecasts that it will become profitable again in 2019.
Danfoss, GE partner to make SiC modules in New York
The Danish company says that its collaboration with GE will allow it to become the world’s leading provider of silicon-carbide power modules.
Time is working for storage, as prices keep sinking
Video interview: Andreas Piepenbrink, CEO of German residential storage system provider E3/DC, explains at the Energy Storage Europe 2017 how the storage market is progressing in and out of Germany.
Redox flow batteries on the rise
Video interview: prices for redox flow batteries are sinking, while installed capacity increases steadily. Lorenzo Grande, technology analyst at IDTechEx, explains here the opportunities and limitations of flow technologies, and how the related market will likely develop.
Fraunhofer ISE and EVG set 31.3% efficiency for silicon multi-junction solar cell
The German research institute and the Austrian semiconductor specialist have achieved a 31.3% efficiency for a silicon-based multi-junction solar cell. The result improves the previous record of 30.2%, which was also set by EVG and Fraunhofer ISE.
