Press Releases
SCHOTT Solar licenses pv manufacturing technique to SCHMID Group
* SCHMID to offer production equipment for PERC solar cells* Efficiency of over 20 percent possible immediately* Standard production lines can be retrofitted easily SCHOTT Solar AG is licensing its technique for manufacturing so-called PERC solar cells to SCHMID Group. The PV equipment manufacturer from Freudenstadt, Germany, will then be able to offer production equipment… Read more »
Intersolar Europe 2012 Under Starters Orders
Today at 9:00am, the doors to the world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry reopen at Messe München. A total of 1,909 exhibitors from 49 countries are presenting their products, solutions and services in the fields of photovoltaics (PV), solar thermal technologies and PV production technologies until June 15 at Intersolar Europe. Approximately 80,000 visitors… Read more »
Lifting, handling and positioning of wind turbine nacelles made easy
Danish based Fyns Kran Udstyr has developed a hydraulic yoke that makes lifting, maneuvring and mounting wind turbine nacelles quicker and safer. Wind turbines present a viable source of energy, but lifting and handling the large wind turbine nacelles requires finesse. Assembling the wind turbines can be a difficult venture without the proper equipment which… Read more »
Evance Wind Turbines & Zephyr Corporation announce collaboration
Industry leading players set to benefit from alliance with growth across Europe and Asia Evance Wind Turbines, a world leading manufacturer of small wind turbines, today announced a collaboration agreement with Zephyr Corporation, the leading supplier of micro wind turbines to the telecommunications market, to provide their complementary products across Europe and Asia. “We have… Read more »
SOLON Presents Energy Storage and Innovative Solutions for Industrial Roofs
The solar energy company SOLON is presenting two new products at this year’s Intersolar Europe trade fair: the SOLiberty storage system and the SOLbond Seam, a photovoltaic system for commercial and industrial roofs. Intersolar Europe is the world’s largest trade fair for the solar industry and is being held in Munich from June 13 to… Read more »
PowerGen 2012: Ferrostaal relies on gas & steam, solar and wind power plants
Ferrostaal GmbH is using PowerGen Europe 2012, held this year from 12-14 June in Cologne, to present itself to an international trade audience as a competent partner and general contractor for the development and construction of plants for the production of energy. The company from Essen, Germany, is demonstrating its broad spectrum of services, taking… Read more »
Thermal processes open the way to competitive CIGS manufacture
2012 promises to be a good year for CIGS. Among others, Japan’s Showa Shell Sekiiu KK and France’s EDF have announced major new CIGS production projects. However, questions remain whether high volume CIGS production can really become competitive. This is where Smit Ovens’ thermal processes can make the difference… Amorphous silicon and CdTe may have… Read more »
aleo solar AG closes plant in Spain
aleo solar AG will close its plant in the Spanish village of Santa Maria de Palautordera by the end of this year, at the latest. The Supervisory Board of aleo solar AG has approved the corresponding decision of the Management Board. “Against the background of global overcapacity and ongoing price war on the photovoltaic market,… Read more »
Intersolar: SCHOTT Solar presents storage concept that offers more solar electricity for private consumption
Mainz, June 11, 2012 – The idea of generating your own electricity for private use is appealing to more and more consumers, due to rising electricity prices and the feed-in tariff benefits that are being offered. Private consumption can be increased and controlled in an intelligent manner with the help of high performance systems in… Read more »
SCHOTT Solar to offer roof integrated PV systems featuring SCHOTT ADVANCE InDaX as complete package
Mainz, June 11, 2012 – Starting on July 1, 2012, SCHOTT Solar will begin offering its roof integrated PV systems that feature SCHOTT ADVANCE InDaX modules as a complete system. Perfectly matched components improve system performance and enable a much easier installation. This new bundle allows for roof integrated PV systems to be planned and… Read more »
