German Federal Ministry of Education and Research sponsors a subproject to develop innovative electrolytes for high-efficiency large-area dye-sensitized solar cellsDarmstadt, Germany, May 13, 2013 – Merck announced today the start of a project sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to develop high-efficiency cobalt-based dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The project COBRA… Read more »
Alsdorf, May 7th 2013 – 4JET Technologies GmbH (Alsdorf, Germany) expands its presence in North America. A newly established subsidiary managed by Rolf van de Velde will coordinate sales of 4JET products in the solar-, glass- and tire industry in the Americas. 4JET Americas LLC will have its office in Chatsworth near Los Angeles. About… Read more »
The German photovoltaics market is undergoing a rapid transformation. Legislation and price developments in the field of photovoltaic systems are changing the conditions faced by the industry, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) especially reaping the rewards. While reasonable rates of return were once predominantly guaranteed by feed-in tariffs, new business models are now emerging,… Read more »
Gothenburg, 07 April, 2013: SKF <http://www.skf.com/uk> Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60, and SKF Solar Hub CRSD 290 are two solutions that each contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions by increasing the energy production from one 58 m2 solar panel by 5.8 MWh/year. This equates to a reduction per solution of 4.4 tonnes CO2/year according to the… Read more »
Disposal of GP Solar to strategic investor Blaubeuren/Ulm, May 2, 2013 – centrotherm has sold its subsidiary GP Solar to ISRA VISION AG, thereby achieving its target structure for its new start shortly before the Ulm District Court is due to terminate insolvency proceedings. With its future concept, centrotherm is concentrating on its technological strengths… Read more »
XTENDED POWER OPTIMIZER PORTFOLIO TO INCREASE BUSINESS FOR ALL SEGMENTS OF ITALIAN SOLAR MARKETHod Hasharon, Israel – May 2, 2013 – SolarEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of end- to-end solar power optimization systems and monitoring solutions will showcase its products at Solarexpo in Milano, Italy. Power optimization provides clear advantages for PV systems: flexible… Read more »
Intersolar South America launches as an exhibition and conference event in São Paulo on September 18, 2013 São Paulo/Pforzheim/Freiburg, May 2, 2013 – Intersolar South America takes place in São Paulo, Brazil, for the first time from September 18-20. Following the successful launch of the Intersolar South America Summit conference last year, Intersolar is expanding… Read more »
BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics and alternative energy manufacturing markets, will present its new SinTerra Metallization Firing Furnace in Booth E3-595 at the 2013 SNEC 7th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to take place May 14-16, 2013, at the Shanghai New International Expo… Read more »
HELUKABEL®, one of the world’s leading cable manufacturers, will be participating in the American Wind Energy Association’s WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, IL (booth #1765) on May 5 – 8, and showcasing their complete range of cabling products capable of equipping the entire turbine – rotor tip to tower base. On display will be… Read more »
An early glimpse into the 2013 Annual Energy Outlook from the US Energy Information Administration reveals that increased generation from renewable energy is expected to account for 32 per cent of the overall domestic growth in electricity generation from 2011 to 2040. With this insight and reports of global growth forecasts in renewable energy from… Read more »
ReneSola, a leading global manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (“PV”) modules and wafers, has announced that a range of its PV modules have been accredited by TUV Nord, a leading German industry-certification body. Dr. Bill Hou , ReneSola’s product director, commented, “We believe our modules are well suited for the climate of the Middle East. Their… Read more »
– APCVD is success factor for implementation of new cell concepts– Already two systems sold to cell manufacturer and research institute in 2013 The SCHMID Group (Freudenstadt, Germany) expects several orders in 2013 for its APCVD system for industrial mass production of high efficiency cells on p-type as well as n-type Cz base material. The… Read more »
nnotech Solar modules pass PID test with strict criteria Munich/Germany, April 29, 2013 – The solar modules produced by Scandinavian-German manufacturer Innotech Solar (ITS) do not show any signs of potential-induced degradation (PID). This is the conclusion of the PID test conducted by the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP, which exposes solar modules to… Read more »
• New solar power storage system based on lithium ions • 60-cell solar module with special glass on the front and back sides Centrosolar will present two new products at this year’s Intersolar trade fair. The first is a new solar power storage system based on lithium ions. This allows households to store and use… Read more »
Markus A.W. Hoehner, CEO of EuPD Research and Bryan D. Ekus, Managing Director of IPVEA, have put their heads together and cofounded the first international alliance for providers of battery and electrical energy storage solutions in the photovoltaic branch. 25. April 2013 – The newly founded alliance plans to support and enable cooperation between companies… Read more »
Balancing cell- and cost-efficiency InnoLas Systems laser PERC solution offers up to 3,600 wafers per hour throughput See InnoLas Systems at SNEC PV Power Expo, Shanghai, Booth E3 398 One of the most effective ways to reduce the cost of solar power is increasing cell efficiency. It lowers the cost per watt of solar panels… Read more »
Engineered Material Systems will debut its new DB-1588-2 Low-Cost Conductive Adhesive for back contact applications in crystalline silicon solar modules in booth #W3-688 at the 2013 SNEC 7th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to take place May 14-16, 2013 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in China. DB-1588-2 is designed to… Read more »
aleo solar AG successfully expanded its authorised partner association, the aleo power network, and was able to win more than 400 new customers worldwide in 2012. The company now supplies solar modules and system components to more than 2,100 international partners. „We are very pleased with the development of our international markets and are content… Read more »
Solar farms paying off in the UK, thanks to Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) and power purchase agreements (PPAs) Hamburg / Milton Keynes, 24 April 2013 – Conergy, one of the world’s leading PV solution and service providers, announced today the completion of a 4.5 megawatt solar farm at the end of March for the UK’s… Read more »
A black solar module with particularly green credentials Munich/Germany, April 24, 2013 – The Scandinavian-German solar module manufacturer Innotech Solar (ITS) will be presenting its new photovoltaic module, DesignBlack, at Intersolar 2013. Dark polycrystalline solar cells, a black backsheet and a black frame give the module an extremely homogeneous surface, making it suitable for meeting… Read more »
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – April 2013 – Virtual Industries Inc., a leading supplier of manual vacuum handling solutions, announces the availability of its new WAFER-VAC system with 8″ molded wafer tip (WV-9000-MW8). The WAFER-VAC is a general-purpose wafer vacuum handling tool that plugs directly into 110 Volt 50/60 Hz. The compact unit handles a wide… Read more »
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has opened its newly constructed manufacturing plant for KhepriCoat® anti-reflective coating at the Chemelot site in Geleen (Netherlands). The need for additional coating supply is a direct result of the fast growing market for solar energy. KhepriCoat® anti-reflective glass coating is an IP protected product,… Read more »
Offering free consultancy and R&D based on the University’s expertise in the energy sector, the new facility will give businesses in the region a space where they can test new designs, configurations and installation methods for solar cells. The Salford-based site is fully equipped with industry standard production machinery imported from Italy, and is staffed… Read more »
* The company also delivered MECASCREW foundation screws to two PV solar facilities located in Beja, in the southern part of Portugal.* MECASOLAR’s horizontal single-axis tracker increases power generation as compared to fixed solutions, both having very similar costs.* Last year, the multinational company launched this modular, low-height structure that stands out for being simple… Read more »
The aleo S_18 solar module was rated highly in the Photon module yield test 2012. The trade journal has published the results of a long-term measurement conducted by Photon Laboratory in its February 2013 issue. According to it, the aleo S_18 solar module achieved a very good performance ratio of 91.5 at a test site… Read more »
From the Innovation Exchange and topical special exhibits to the Intersolar AWARD ceremony and exhibition workshops – Intersolar Europe 2013’s extensive accompanying program has a lot to offer Munich, 17 April 2013 – From June 19 – 21, 2013, the international solar industry will once again shine its spotlight on Messe München. Visitors from all… Read more »
aleo solar AG [ISIN: DE000A0JM634] will close the first quarter of the year 2013 with an EBIT of approximately EUR -16.3 million (first quarter 2012: EUR -8.2 million) based on preliminary calculations. The turnover amounts to approximately EUR 31.1 million (first quarter 2012: EUR 74.6 million). The reduced turnover and low margins reflect the current… Read more »
SiC MOSFET technology can significantly improve weight, cost and efficiency in PV inverters DURHAM, N.C., April X, 2013 – Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) and Delta Energy Systems announce a breakthrough in the photovoltaic (PV) inverter industry with the release of Delta’s new generation of solar inverters, which utilize SiC power MOSFETs from Cree. The use… Read more »
* With the agreement signed by the two companies, PROINSO Australia adds ReneSola’s high efficiency solar modules to its portfolio after successfully supplying in Europe and USA.* PROINSO opened its Australian branch last year.* As part of its growing international Network PROINSO has 19 Qualified Installers in Australia. 16 April 2013. PROINSO, a company specialising… Read more »
aleo solar AG has retained its strong market position in Greece and has been able to significantly expand its customer base in 2012. With a market share of about seven percent, aleo solar continues to be one of the leading suppliers of photovoltaic systems on the Greek market. The German company is known for its… Read more »
Learn More About M.E. Baker Company’s Inline Wet Benches at the SUR/FIN Manufacturing Tradeshow Southborough, MA – April 2013 – M.E. Baker Company today announced plans to highlight its FlexTool and FlexTool mini in Booth #531 at the SUR/FIN Manufacturing & Technology Tradeshow & Conference, scheduled to take place June 10-12, 2013 in Rosemont, IL…. Read more »
• Selenisation furnace CISARIS• Sputtering machine • Buffer layer wet processing equipment TENUIS • Wet processing systems VITRUM Kahl am Main, April 12, 2013 – Production capacities for CIS/CIGS based cells will further rise in the coming years. Based on the CIGS processes, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES is able to provide customers all relevant lines and has… Read more »
i-Energy, a Taiwan-based leading developer and supplier of advanced photovoltaic power conversion and optimization products, announced the successful commissioning of a 20kW solar power tracker system for the City of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Located at a road intersection, the solar power system is installed on land otherwise unusable due to easement requirements, demonstrating the feasibility… Read more »
* Single Side Polish Etch with LINEA II * Rear side passivation with SINGULAR XP Kahl am Main, April 10, 2013 – Kahl am Main, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES (SINGULUS) offers a production solution for rear side passivated crystalline solar cells (e. g. PERC; Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell). This solution was developed especially for the upgrade… Read more »
* The project, connected already, is on the roof of Dilmah Tea, a leading tea company headquartered in the city of Peliyagoda, in the Western Province.* To date, it is the largest self-consumption solar PV installation on the island. It will generate about 150,000kWh/year.* PROINSO, which had not supplied products in this country before, had… Read more »
The newly developed, thin glass photovoltaic module has been successfully launched onto the market Centrosolar has successfully implemented a 100-kWp solar system in the Black Forest with the new S-Class Vision module. The project is the largest system so far to have incorporated the module, which was launched onto the market in autumn 2012. The… Read more »