REPT BATTERO begins mass production of Wending 320 Ah battery
The company says it is now producing 500,000 320 Ah batteries per month, targeting large-scale industrial and commercial projects in the renewable energy sectors.
PV Crystalox confirms closing of ingot production in the UK
The British manufacturer will now source ingots from a third-party supplier and process these into blocks in the U.K.
Penn State researchers develop low-cost solar cell
A research team at Penn State University has developed solar cells of up to 17% efficiency using a simplified concept requiring only one semiconductor material. Thanks to their potential for low-cost production, the researchers theorize that the cells could be used to provide power to energy poor communities the world over.
QSTec begins manufacturing activities at polysilicon factory in Qatar
The Qatar-based polysilicon manufacturer has begun producing polysilicon at its factory in Doha. The facility has a current annual production capacity of 8,000 MT, but QSTec confirmed its plans to expand it to 50,000 MT.
Tindo Solar, Australia’s only panel manufacturer, sold to SA company with big plans
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer, Adelaide-based company Tindo Solar, has been bought by a local insulation company turned solar installer, Cool or Cosy, as part of a plans to create the largest solar retailer in Australia.
