September 12, 2013 – The British project planner Sustainable Renewable Technologies (SRT) has been nominated for the Solar Power Portal Award for the solar system installed on a pyramid-shaped office building. The solar pyramid has been shortlisted for the prize in the category “Most innovative system design”. A mounting system designed by German manufacturer Renusol… Read more »
• The multi-section plant has a combined capacity of 862.25 kW and is installed on the rooftops of its industrial unit of Cavriago, for the fashion brand Diffusione Tessile • Martifer Solar has also completed a 195.00 kW installation for Flexpackaging AL S.p.a. With these two projects, the company has already installed 55 MW of… Read more »
Cooperation between technology leaders will accelerate development of cost efficient solution for Large Area ALD in Thin Film PV & Display market Eindhoven – Wednesday, September 11 – Smit Ovens and SoLayTec are joining forces for Large Area applications of spatial ALD. The cooperation creates maximum leverage of the experience of both companies to allow… Read more »
The Photovoltaic and Solar Industry is driven by cost reduction and long term performance increase to master the market challenges. Therefore efficient manufacturing processes and new approaches are required for savings in material and resources, higher outputs, new designs and secured long term performance. With the newest developments of innovative adhesive, sealant and potting solutions… Read more »
Sika has appointed Thomas Hasler as its new Chief Technology Officer and a Member of Group Management effective January 1, 2014. He succeeds Urs Mäder, who has decided to step down from the role. Thomas Hasler joined Sika in 1989, starting his career as a chemist working in sealing and bonding. In 1995 he moved… Read more »
It is a record high, totalled until August 2013. Adding the new material delivered in the first half of 2013, which amounts to 27.1MW, the company has totalled 62.3MW in PV products supplied in India, where it has had a branch since 2012 and has 109 members in its International Network of Qualified Installers.As part… Read more »
New solar canopy will generate clean energy and provide shaded parking for 85 vehicles SAN JOSE, CA (September 10, 2013) – SunWize Technologies, Inc., a global engineering, procurement and construction company and a premier distributor of sustainable energy products, completed a solar canopy installation for the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The solar electric installation… Read more »
Engineered Material Systems, a leading global supplier of conductive interconnect materials for photovoltaic applications, will introduce its DB-1588-3 Low-Cost Conductive Adhesive for back contact applications in crystalline silicon solar modules in Hall 2, stand E6 at the 28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference scheduled to take place October 1-3, 2013 at Parc des Expositions Paris… Read more »
KiloWattsol, one of Europe’s leading energy yield assessment (EYA) providers for photovoltaic (PV) projects, has announced it is to publish monthly irradiation abnormality maps for the United Kingdom. The French technical advisory firm launched a similar system in Germany, France and Spain in February 2013. Maps will be published on a monthly basis, providing valuable… Read more »
São Paulo/Pforzheim/Freiburg, September 09, 2013 – For the first time, around 70 exhibitors in the areas of photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies are presenting their latest technologies, products and services at Intersolar South America, which is held in the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo from September 18-20. Running alongside the exhibition is the Intersolar… Read more »
The joint venture between Grupo Clavijo, the Spanish manufacturer of photovoltaic mounting systems, and the German manufacturer Schletter GmbH has finally being assigned to supply the fixed structures for the 96MW of Jasper PV Project, in Northern Cape Province, near Kimberly in South Africa. This photovoltaic installation will consist of 8,135 tables of fixed racking…. Read more »
INDEOtec announces final acceptance of its Octopus II – PECVD platform, with customer achieving 22% cell efficiency for hetero- junction solar cells. INDEOtec SA, the Swiss plasma process equipment manufacturer,introduced its Octopus II for front and back side coating of crystalline silicon solar cells at the EU PVSEC 2011 in Hamburg. The Octopus II is… Read more »
Special glass treatment enhances energy yield September 3, 2013 – The specially treated glass surface of modules produced by Innotech Solar (ITS) allows photovoltaic systems with East/West orientation to generate especially high yields. Particularly during the morning and evening when angles of solar radiation are shallower, modules featuring the special glass produce more power than… Read more »
· SOLON supplying modules for 2.2MW roof-mounted system in Bucharest· 8,800 SOLON Black/Blue 220/16 modules installed by the end of September· Largest system in the Romanian capital installed in just seven weeks Berlin, September 3, 2013. SOLON Energy GmbH is delivering around 8,800 SOLON 220/16 solar modules for the construction of the largest roof-mounted system… Read more »
Strong utility-scale solar PV deployment to drive 2013 US demand to 4.2 gigawatts Santa Clara, Calif., September 3, 2013-The US added 976 megawatts (MW) of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity during the second quarter of 2013 (Q2’13), up 24% Q/Q from 788 MW in Q1’13, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz North America PV Markets… Read more »
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum opens new Sales and Service Site in Brazil Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum consistently optimizes its sales and service network in order to meet customer demands. The opening of a new office in Jundiai/Sao Paulo, Brazil, marks the next milestone in establishing a strong presence in regions with high growth business opportunities. “We continue… Read more »
At the initiative of Hermann Scheer, around 100 individuals founded the European Association for Renewable Energy in Bonn exactly 25 years ago. EUROSOLAR invited its members to join in celebrating this special occasion in Bonn on August 24, 2013. Founding members, representatives of EUROSOLAR’s international sections, the World Council for Renewable Energy (WCRE) and EUROSOLAR’s… Read more »
• Around 50 MW under development marks another round of projects in the UK • The company intends to ensure the sale of the ready-to-build projects during the licensing process running until the end of 2013 • The projects will be located in the UK’s southern region and will have an average size of 10… Read more »
Last year at the 27th PVSEC in Frankfurt, SoLayTec introduced the InPassion ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) mass production machine for low cost deposition of Al2O3. SoLayTec today announces that it installed its first two mass production machines. Both machines are installed at solar cell manufacturers of high efficiency crystalline solar cells in Asia. The total… Read more »
High temperature performance produces greater energy yield Munich, August 27, 2013 – The solar modules produced by Scandinavian-German manufacturer Innotech Solar AS (ITS) are particularly suitable for warm regions, as they demonstrate an outstanding temperature coefficient, meaning that they retain their excellent level of performance even in high ambient temperatures. A typical application where this… Read more »
Significantly longer service life for glass-glass modules Solar modules with glass sheets on the front and back sides have an almost unlimited service life. This was the result of a long-term climate chamber test in which Centrosolar glass-foil modules were compared with glass composite modules. With conventional modules, performance decreased after 30 years at the… Read more »
Aix-en-Provence/Prenzlau, August 21, 2013. From September onwards, aleo solar AG will offer its polycrystalline module S_18 with certified European components. Ingots, wafers and modules are produced within the European Economic Area. The aleo product therefore fulfills the criteria specified by the French Ministry of the Environment and is certified for a “Made in Europe” bonus…. Read more »
• Coating Machine for Rear Side Passivation of PERC With vacuum coating machine SINGULAR XP cell efficiency increased by up to 1 %; PERC cells with efficiency levels of more than 20 % possible.• System for Buffer Layer Deposition of CIGS Thin-Film Solar Cells Development machine of the TENUIS enables significant cost savings over market… Read more »
ITS appoints experienced PV professional Peter Hansen to cover region Munich, August 20, 2013 – The Scandinavian-German module manufacturer Innotech Solar AS (ITS) is intensifying its sale of solar modules in Northern Europe with the appointment of experienced PV professional Peter Hansen who will be based in Copenhagen. Having worked previously with global leaders in… Read more »
Strong shipments to key Asian markets in 2H’13 to restore PV market confidence, as threats from trade wars and corporate bankruptcies subside. SANTA CLARA, CALIF., August 21, 2013-Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from China and Japan during 2H’13 is forecast to reach 9 GW, representing an increase of 100% compared to 1H’13 and 70% compared to… Read more »
Difficult market environment in the first half of 2013 Substantial cost reduction measures implemented Solid balance sheet structure with sufficient liquidity and high equity ratio Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) achieved net sales of CHF 90.4 million in a difficult market environment in the solar industry during the first half of 2013…. Read more »
From September 18-20, 2013, international experts discuss the trends in the solar industry, as well as current developments in South America. São Paulo/Pforzheim/Freiburg, August 14, 2013 – from September 18-20, international solar experts and representatives from research, industry and associations meet for the second time at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo. The Intersolar… Read more »
The market-share for thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) panels is forecast to decline each year to 2017 and will account for just 7% of new PV production during 2017, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz PV Equipment Quarterly report. Having grown from 3% in 2000 to a high of almost 16% in 2009, thin-film technologies have… Read more »
The Independent Grid Operator of Thailand certified that the Nakhon Ratchasima plant has the highest load factor in the country.This plant is equipped with 16 Ingeteam inverters and some 95,000 PV modules. To date, Ingeteam has supplied around 90 electrical sub-station control and automation systems to the leading electricity distribution company in Thailand. Sarriguren (Navarre), 13th… Read more »
Oldenburg, Prenzlau, 13 August 2013. aleo solar AG (ISIN: DE000A0JM634) today announced that it generated revenue of EUR 68.3 million in the first six months of 2013. This means that aleo solar’s revenue decreased by 58.9% compared to the first half of 2012 (EUR 166.4 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at… Read more »
International subsidiaries are not affected SUNSELEX Group in restructuring process Munich, 13. August 2013. SUNSELEX AG in Germany has filed for insolvency on August 1st at the Magistrate Court in Munich, due to a possible loss of liquidity. The German firm is among the most experienced in international project planning and realization of solar parks… Read more »
Meyer Burger Group member Roth & Rau B.V. has signed a far reaching cooperation agreement with Rolic Technologies outlining a joint strategy to develop product offerings for the organic electronics, display, and security markets. Roth & Rau B.V., a Group member of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN), and Rolic Technologies Ltd announce… Read more »
The 3rd PV Asia Pacific Conference to Convene in October in SingaporeAsia Pacific Solar Institute to Come into Operation; PV Industry Standard Expected to Be Formulated The PV Asia Pacific Conference (PVAP Conference) will convene on 29-30 October in Marine Bay Sands, Singapore. It has already attracted enormous attention from global political circle and will… Read more »
The planning software Polysun provides the technical tool for smart-grid simulationsWhile the term “smart-grid” is often regarded as an empty word, recalling long- term energy policy plans, the simulation software Polysun is able to provide the technical tool for the simulation of actual smart-grid controllers. The emerging challenge of power-grid stability can be answered by… Read more »
Equity base strengthened through contribution of creditors’ claims New shareholder structure with majority shareholder Sol Futura Verwaltungsgesellschaft Ulm, August 8, 2013 – With the successful implementation of the capital measures approved as part of the insolvency plan, the reorganization, and consequently the recapitalization, of centrotherm photovoltaics has now been concluded. This was achieved through converting… Read more »
Neuhausen-Hamberg (Germany), August 07, 2013. At the beginning of 2012, Bystronic glass announced a reorganisation which nearly a year and a half later is now almost complete. Both the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) automotive glass and the machine service team for architectural glass cutting machines are under one roof at the Bystronic glass Swiss location… Read more »