Press Releases
Design Concept for Transformer-less Solar Inverter
application support information for transformer-less single phase solar inverters Vincotech is able to offer a wide spectrum of power modules for solar applications. The announced technical paper provides application support information for transformer-less single phase solar inverter applications. It discusses different output filter configurations, like dual inductor with split winding and dual inductor with single… Read more »
Dow to Highlight Comprehensive Range of Materials for Improving Performance, Lowering Total System Costs
The Dow Chemical Company will use its presence at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) in Hamburg, Germany, to highlight its growing portfolio of material solutions that can help improve solar efficiency and durability, while lowering the total system cost of producing and using modules. Dow’s stand – Hall A4, Stand B2… Read more »
Saint-Gobain launches SolarBond Membrane at EU PVSEC
To enhance the efficiency of the solar module manufacturing process and save costs for module makers, Saint-Gobain Solar is launching its SolarBond® Membrane for photovoltaic (PV) panel lamination at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) September 5-9, 2011 in Hamburg, Germany (Booth # B7/B42). Constructed from a modified silicone-rubber material,… Read more »
centrotherm photovoltaics reports a successful first half in 2011
The technological strengths of centrotherm photovoltaics AG have once again proven their worth in the first half of 2011. In the first six months the world’s leading supplier of equipment and technology to the photovoltaics sector increased its sales by 54.0 % to EUR 428.6 million (H1 2010: EUR 278.3 million). At the same time,… Read more »
Indium Corporation Features Copper-Gallium and Indium Rotary Sputtering Target at EU PVSEC
Indium Corporation is featuring its newly developed copper-gallium and indium rotary sputtering targets at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), September 5-8, 2011 in Hamburg, Germany. The targets are made by Indium Corporation’s vertically integrated proprietary process utilizing aerospace powder metallurgy technology. The production process output produces a consistently homogeneous… Read more »
Tidal Energy Experts Outline Solutions to the Installation Challenges Facing the Industry
Key industry tidal energy experts are set to map out their plans to deliver large scale installation projects for tidal energy devices at the 5th Annual International Tidal Energy Summit and Awards this November.With demonstration tidal projects already producing energy in Europe, America and Asia and the first multi megawatt arrays in the pipeline from… Read more »
Intersolar China Springboard Into An Up And Coming Solar Market
The Chinese solar market is in the fast lane, growing over 130% in 2010 year over year. The European Photovoltaics Industry Association (EPIA) expects total installed capacity to exceed the one-gigawatt (GW) threshold by the end of this year. From December 7-9, 2011, Chinese and international companies wanting to drive growth in the Chinese market… Read more »
aleo solar AG agrees long-term partnership with British housing association
aleo solar AG announced today that it has joined a consortium with LCE (Low Carbon Exchange) and Tigo Energy and on 2 August 2011 signed a framework agreement with the UK housing association Alliance Homes. The consortium, trading under the name LCX Solar Ltd., will offer Alliance Homes a comprehensive service portfolio from a single… Read more »
Rehm Thermal Oxidizer eliminates residue contamination from PV metallization process
The US Environmental Protection Agency recently revealed that in 2010, reductions in pollution attributed to the 1990 Clean Air Act prevented more than 160,000 premature deaths. The subject of emissions is highly topical in today’s industry; it is even more pronounced in ‘green’ industries such as solar, where there is an expectation that green energy… Read more »
Aleo Solar Ag Announces Positive Earnings For The Years First Half And Lowers Revenue Forecast Because Of Massively Falling Prices
aleo solar AG today announced that it generated revenue of EUR 232.0 million in the first six months of 2011. This means that aleo solar’s revenue decreased by 16.2% compared with the first six months of 2010 (EUR 277.0 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR 3.4 million (EUR 29.3 million),… Read more »