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Research & Development
Simple, powerful, demonstrable: Meyer Burger on why HJT is poised for the mainstream Interview: Following the announcement earlier this month that Swiss production equipment supplier Meyer Burger has increased the power output of its HJT SmartWire module to 335W, pv magazine caught up with company CTO, Gunter Erfurt to understand more about the process, as well as the company’s longer-term tech roadmap.
Ian Clover
Dec 13, 2017
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Research & Development
JA Solar pushes mono PERC power output to 326 W for 60-cell module Certified power output measurement of 326.67 W by Chinese firm JA Solar is a new world record for a mono-si PERC 60-cell module, as verified by TUV SUD.
Ian Clover
Dec 13, 2017
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Markets & Policy
Phoenix Solar insolvency official In a one sentence statement, Phoenix Solar AG announced it has submitted an insolvency filing today in Munich.
Becky Beetz
Dec 13, 2017
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Applications & Installations
France and EU finance Benin’s first solar power plant The 25 MW Defissol project will be built at a cost of approximately €60 million (US$70.45 million).
Emiliano Bellini
Dec 13, 2017
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Markets & Policy
ET Solar Inc. files for bankruptcy A U.S. module sales subsidiary of the Chinese PV module maker and developer has quietly filed for bankruptcy. Details are sparse, but the parent company’s U.S. project development and construction subsidiary has not been affected.
Christian Roselund
Dec 13, 2017
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Applications & Installations
France raises annual capacity of solar tenders by 1 GW, confirms joint wind-solar auctions The tenders’ capacity will be increased gradually starting from next March. The move is part of the French government’s strategy to accelerate the development of solar, and reach its 2023 targets.
Emiliano Bellini
Dec 12, 2017
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Technology & Products
Canadian Solar privatization offer prompts stock surge, possible industry trend Solar stocks surged yesterday after Canadian Solar announced it had received a “going private” proposal, reports Zacks. Analysts at Guggenheim, meanwhile, say the offer will be given “serious consideration.” They believe other companies may follow suit, if accepted.
Becky Beetz
Dec 12, 2017
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Applications & Installations
South Africa: Calls for 1.5 GW of annual PV, 55,000 new jobs – comment The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has called on the country’s government for more PV support. Energy specialist, Chris Ahlfeldt comments on the five point PV plan, which envisages 1.5 GW of new installs annually, and the creation of 55,000 jobs. He also discusses the ongoing issue of the 27 unsigned PPAs, and the bottlenecks in the market.
Becky Beetz
Dec 12, 2017
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Applications & Installations
Japan may surpass 2030 PV target of 64 GW within two years — RTS Japan may reach its 2030 solar installation target of 64 GW about 10 years ahead of schedule, according to a new report by PV consulting firm, RTS Corp.
Brian Publicover
Dec 12, 2017