Press Releases
DNV accredited for wind turbine certification in Korea
As the first international certification body DNV has received accreditation in Korea to deliver type and project certification of wind turbines and wind farms. Due to the accreditation from the Dutch Accreditation Council, DNV now has official approval to handle all aspects of the certification work using its local wind experts. This provides a number… Read more »
Phoenix Solar successful in winning several contracts in Italy
• In August alone, orders of almost four megawatt placed for solar modules in the Components & Systems segment • Rooftop project with a peak power of 227 kilowatts Phoenix Solar AG, a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, reports a number of orders from Phoenix… Read more »
DuPont Microcircuit Materials Introduces New Lower-Silver Solamet® Photovoltaic Metallization
New Solamet® PV51M Designed to Drive Costs Down for Solar Cell Manufacturers DuPont Microcircuit Materials (MCM) has introduced DuPontTM Solamet® PV51M photovoltaic metallization paste, a new tabbing material used in solar cell manufacturing. This breakthrough new formulation enables cell makers to use up to 15 percent less material, in line with the company’s intent to… Read more »
Dnv Develops Hse Procedures For A Mid West Utilitys Wind Operations In The Us
DNV has developed HSE procedures for a mid-west utility’s wind operations. For wind farm operators such safety programs keep workers safe, comply with regulations and meet or exceed best practices for hazard management in the wind industry. DNV worked with the utility company to review existing procedures for its other power generation plants and applied… Read more »
Latest PR from Rehm Thermal Systems – Rehm Thermal Systems scoops Solar Industry Award for innovative Thermal Oxidation process
The team at Rehm Thermal Systems is currently celebrating winning a coveted Solar Industry Award for its RFS-D Fast Firing System with integrated dryer and RDS Drying System featuring an advanced Thermal Oxidation process. Presented to the team at a ceremony held in Hamburg during the EU PVSEC exhibition, the Solar Industry Awards trophy recognises… Read more »
Somont wins industry award for innovative new soldering table – CONSOL
Somont GmbH, a company within the Meyer Burger Technology Ltd group has won the Solar Industry Award 2011 in the category „PV Process Improvement”. The specialist in solar cell connection technology has been recognised for its new soldering table for the semi-automatic connection of solar cells. Module manufacturers will be able to save valuable time… Read more »
aleo solar AG appoints sales professional Shane Messer as Vice President to reinforce its presence in the US photovoltaic market
aleo solar AG today announced that it has appointed Shane Messer as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing of aleo solar North America Inc.; he has also been appointed General Manager of this US subsidiary. He began his duties on August 1, 2011 and has operational responsibility for the company’s performance and development in… Read more »
DuPont Introduces New Protective Backsheet Technology for Photovoltaic Modules, Signs Licensing Agreement with Taiflex
DuPont Photovoltaic Fluoromaterials (DuPont) announced it has developed a new backsheet technology designed to enhance the quality and manufacturability of crystalline silicon solar modules by improving adhesion to encapsulants, resistance to ultraviolet (UV) light and enabling faster throughput in the backsheet production process. The company has recently signed a licensing agreement with Taiflex Scientific, who… Read more »
DuPont Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Heraeus
Complaint Alleges Infringement of Patent Relating to DuPontTM Solamet® Photovoltaic Metallization Paste Technology DuPont today filed a lawsuit against Heraeus Holding GmbH and Heraeus Materials Technology, LLC for allegedly infringing a DuPont patent related to its front-side metallization paste materials used in solar cell technology. In its federal court filing here today, DuPont alleged that… Read more »