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SNEC 2013: Manz features PV production equipment
14 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
Manz AG, which specialises in production equipment for solar cell and panel, display, and lithium-ion batteries, will spotlight integrated solutions at SNEC this week in Shanghai. Being shown are solutions for manufacturing crystalline solar cells as well as its turnkey production line for thin-film solar panels, the Manz CIGSfab.
SNEC 2013: InnoLas Systems Laser PERC solar manufacturing solution
07 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
InnoLas Systems demonstrates a laser PERC solar manufacturing system at SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai, Booth E3 398.
PV Inverter Market on the Rise with Asia as the Driver
17 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
According to the recent PV inverter market report from IHS Inc. the global PV inverter market expanded by 5% in 2012, energized by a surge of shipments in Asia, breaking the $7 billion level for the first time.
Solar3D Files Patent in China for 3D Solar Cell
17 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
Solar3D, Inc., the developer of a 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity, today announced that the company has filed a patent application to protect its next generation solar cell design and methods of fabrication in China.
EnergyTrend: China's PV manufacturers investing in solar
08 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, Chinese PV manufacturers are greatly interested in cooperating with Taiwanese manufacturers. Recently, first-tier manufacturers have come to Taiwan not only to exchange marketing ideas but also to resolve concerns and maintain their existing relationship with related industries.
REC-powered Solar Plant Goes Online in Japan
08 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
REC, a European supplier of solar panels, recently cut the ribbon on a brand new 1.7MW solar power plant in Yonago, Tottori, Japan.
IHS Report Forecasts Global PV to Exceed 35GW in 2013
08 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
Global photovoltaic (PV) installations are forecast to exceed 35 gigawatts (GW) in 2013, equivalent to growth of 12%, according to recently released analysis from IHS Research. IHS also reaffirmed its earlier prediction that global PV installations surpassed 30GW in 2012, with final analysis showing that installations, in fact, grew 14% to reach 31.4GW last year.
IEA Responds to Japan Redefining Natural Energy Strategy
04 April 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
IEA Deputy Executive Director Richard H. Jones consulted with Japanese officials on the expertise and advice the Agency and its energy efficiency specialists can provide Japan on altering its systems to reduce dependency on energy imports.
Photo caption: IEA Deputy Executive Director Richard H. Jones in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, all rights reserved.
Indonesia Launching New Solar Installations
04 April 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Indonesia is said to about to launch a tender next month for 150MW of new solar photovoltaic energy. It is estimated that the tender will last for two months.
Chinese Government Cuts Import Duties on Solar Cell Equipment
03 April 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
China's Ministry of Finance has cut import duties as of 1 April on solar cell and other technical equipment, in an attempt to help struggling manufacturers.
Draker Installs Dual-Language PV Monitoring System in Japan
03 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Draker installed its first panel-to-grid (P2G) monitoring solution at the Ami Solar Park, a 705kW grid-connected solar PV site operating under the FiT scheme instituted last summer as part of Japan's renewable energy scheme.
SNEC 2013: PV production forum
26 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
On 15 May 2013, the SNEC PV Power Expo 2013 will host the PV Production Forum China 2013 in Shanghai, China. This event will be organized by the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) and the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) on the occasion of the SNEC 7th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference.
Singulus and M-Cells, China, Cooperate on Solar Cell Production
25 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
Singulus Technologies, supplier of equipment and process technology for silicon and thin-film solar cells, and M-Cells, a solar cell producer in China, agreed to expand the technologic cooperation for the mass production of crystalline silicon cells.
2013 Solar Decathlon China: JinkoSolar Partners with Shanghai Jiaotong University
21 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., a global PV solar power product manufacturer, will partner with Shanghai Jiaotong University in the construction of its solar-powered house, including JinkoSolar high quality Solar PV modules for the 2013 Solar Decathlon China
Suntech Announces Insolvency and Restructuring
20 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that a group of eight Chinese banks filed a petition for insolvency and restructuring of its Chinese subsidiary Wuxi Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. This comes on the heels of the announcement that the company is closing its plant in Arizona (US) and that it defaulted on bond payments.
Solar Decathlon China 2013: First Solar Donates Solar to IMUT Team
18 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
First Solar, Inc. announced today that a team of students from Inner Mongolia University of Technology (IMUT) will use the Company's advanced thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to power its house in the 2013 Solar Decathlon China competition. First Solar donated 150 of its PV modules with a peak generating capacity of 13 kilowatts (KW) to IMUT's "Team Green Sun" and will provide technical support for the project team, as well as collaborating with IMUT on solar education. This is the third time First Solar has supported the Solar Decathlon competitions.
SEMI Calls for Action on Solar Trade Dispute
01 March 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
SEMI released a white paper containing recommendations to move beyond trade litigation and encourage an accelerated path toward dispute resolution. The report is authored by SEMI and the SEMI PV Public Policy Sub-committee, which is comprised of representatives from leading solar companies with global manufacturing operations.
2012 Taiwan Total Cell Shipments Exceed 5.5GW
07 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
Taiwan’s PV industry showed growth in 2012 as shipments from cell makers reached record highs, according to to EnergyTrend, a research division of global market research firm TrendForce.
This comes despite the financial strains experienced by various countries’ solar markets and the persistence of trade disputes.
PanelClaw and Powerway Form Strategic Partnership
05 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
PanelClaw and Powerway Renewable Energy have formed a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive mounting and balance-of-system (BOS) solutions for commercial and utility-scale PV projects worldwide.
The partnership aims to lower the cost of PV installations and set new standards of quality and safety by sharing global manufacturing locations, product portfolios and engineering services, according to the companies.
PV Module Shipments Surge in 2012 Q4
15 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
After a disastrous third quarter of 2012 featuring extremely low factory utilization rates across the entire photovoltaic supply chain, the market saw a surge in demand in the final quarter of the year for PV modules.
A new PV module shipment record of 11GW was reached in the fourth quarter, according to the IHS Solar Integrated Market Tracker.
