Press Releases
SINGULUS Kicks Off New Production Machine in the CIGS/CIS Segment
* First machine for CIGS/CIS modules with a market size of 1200 x 600 mm in the order backlog * SINGULUS adds an additional important component to its offerings for CIGS/CIS Kahl am Main, September 11, 2012 – The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) starts the active marketing of vacuum coating machines for thin-film solar cells… Read more »
New UVAC 6G receiver from Siemens boosts efficiency of solar thermal power plants
Siemens announced at the SolarPACES conference in Marrakech the release of a new solar receiver, the UVAC 6G (Universal Vacuum Air Collector), which further increases thermal heat production for solar power plants. The improved heat generation of the UVAC 6G enables the construction and operation of more efficient power plants that allows solar field operators… Read more »
PPG to exhibit high-performance solar glasses at Solar Power International
Advanced glasses increase efficiency of solar components PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2012 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) flat glass business will exhibit its complete line of ultra-low-iron and coated glass products for the solar industry at booth 756 during Solar Power International 2012, Sept. 10-13, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. PPG glass products… Read more »
Uncertainties In The Spectral Performance Measurements Of Continuous Solar Simulators Can Significantly Impact A Manufacturers Revenue
Be certain of your simulator’s class with portable spectroradiometers from Spectral Evolution. Lawrence, MA – September 10, 2012 – Solar simulators can provide an accepted method for measuring and testing the power ratings of photovoltaic modules and solar panels at the manufacturer’s facility. However, uncertainties in these measurements can significantly impact a manufacturer’s revenue. The… Read more »
Robert Sappio has been appointed President and CEO of Rickmers Americas
The Rickmers Group has appointed Robert Sappio to the position of President and CEO of Rickmers Americas. He will report to Ronald D Widdows, CEO of Rickmers Holding. Mr Sappio will be responsible for all aspects of Rickmers Group’s business in the Americas: including Rickmers-Linie (America) which is based in Houston, Texas, and the Maersk-Rickmers… Read more »
CIGS reaches efficiency of poly-crystalline panels for the first time
• High-tech engineering firm Manz sets world record for thin-film panels in production conditions with total panel efficiency of 14.6% • Efficient production technology used in Manz CIGSfab cuts manufacturing costs • Solar power now at similar cost level as electricity from fossil fuels, much cheaper than offshore wind, and competitive without subsidies Reutlingen, September… Read more »
DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions & Distributed Sun Collaborate on Standards for High Reliability Solar Modules
Easing & Accelerating Solar Energy Adoption DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DuPont) and Distributed Sun LLC (D-SUN) today announced they are collaborating to help drive increased adoption of solar energy through the D-SUN Distributed Solar NetworkTM. Together the companies will advocate best practice specifications, promote data transparency and provide access to a comprehensive suite of analytical tools… Read more »
The Switch CEO calls for the wind industry to adopt a networked approach to deal with slowdown and boost innovation
In a statement released today, Jukka-Pekka Mäkinen, President and CEO of The Switch, called for the adoption of an industry-wide networked model to overcome the rigidity of the vertical integration that still stifles the entire industry, making it difficult to adjust rapidly to the slowdown and to maintain a high level of innovation. “In the… Read more »
Further step in reorganization process: centrotherm sells Michael Glatt Maschinenbau GmbH
centrotherm photovoltaics AG has consistently implemented a further step in its ongoing reorganization process. Michael Glatt Maschinenbau GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of centrotherm SiTec GmbH, will be sold to Büechl Handels- und Beteiligungs-KG, a company that has its roots in Regensburg, with effect as of September 5, 2012. As a consequence, centrotherm has successfully taken… Read more »
Solivia PV Planner The Latest Configuration Tool For PV Systems From Delta
Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH presented at Intersolar Europe the new SOLIVIA PV Planner – the free and innovative tool for planning and designing PV installations. From August onwards the configuration tool will be available for users at the company website www.solar-inverter.com. The SOLIVIA PV Planner is available in an online and offline version and… Read more »
