Shows & Conferences
EU PVSEC 2012: Plansee’s upgraded rotary target
21 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
Plansee today announced it will show its upgraded rotary target, an inner diameter coating for monolithic molybdenum targets that prevents direct contact between the target material and cooling water during the sputtering of CIGS back contacts, at EU PVSEC 2012 (hall 3.0, stand F29) in Frankfurt, Germany, 24-28 September.
EU PVSEC 2012: Applied Materials shows new technologies
20 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
Applied Materials, Inc. will highlight its latest innovations in solar technology at the 27th European Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) on 24-28 September 2012 at the Frankfurt Messe (hall 3, booth G-10) in Frankfurt, Germany. Applied’s advances are focused on customers looking for powerful, easy-to-implement solutions to boost cell efficiency and lower manufacturing costs while delivering rapid return on investment (ROI).
EU PVSEC 2012: Singulus’ showcases solar cell manufacturing technologies
20 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
Singulus Technologies today announced it will show new process and machine developments intended to increase efficiency and reduce production costs for thin-film and silicon solar cells at the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, from 25-28 September.
EU PVSEC 2012: JinkoSolar’s Wing solar panel series
20 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
JinkoSolar today announced it will exhibit its latest products, including the new Wing series of solar panels, lighter, thinner than conventional ones, at the 27th EU PVSEC trade fair (booth 3.1/G6) in Frankfurt, Germany, 25-28 September.
PV Taiwan 2012: BTU International thermal processing equipment
19 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
BTU International today announced it will highlight its next-generation thermal processing equipment at PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition (booth A1113), 3-5 October, in Exhibition Hall 1 at the Taipei World Trade Center.
BTU experts will be on hand to discuss advanced thermal processing solutions for photovoltaics including metallization, diffusion and annealing.
EU PVSEC 2012: Schmid Presents Multi Busbar Connector Prototype
18 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
Schmid presents the prototype of its Multi Busbar Connector and a Multi Busbar Module at the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition on 25-28 September 2012 at the Messe Frankfurt fairground (hall A.03, booth B06) in Frankfurt, Germany. The sales launch of the production-ready product is planned for 2013.
SPI 2012: Schneider Electric selected for 72MW Puerto Rico projects
18 September 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Schneider Electric has been selected by Sonnedix, a global solar independent power producer, and Yarotek, a developer of utility-scale renewable energy projects in the Americas, to supply 95 Conext Core XC 630 inverters for two solar power plants totaling 72 MW DC (60 MW AC) in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, US.
SPI 2012: Schneider Electric power solutions
18 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
Schneider Electric has introduced its latest residential, commercial and industrial power solutions at Solar Power International 2012 (booth 1809).
The company is featuring its new Conext SW, a pure sine wave inverter/charger system with switchable 50/60 Hz global functionality available for both 120/240 VAC or 230 VAC models. The Conext SW inverter/charger offers an off-grid solar and backup power solutions for residential and community electrification applications.
SPI 2012: Messages on the US solar industry
17 September 2012POSTED IN Editors Blogs
Solar Power International 2012 closed last Thursday in Orlando, Florida, leaving us all better informed and with some new views on the solar industry in North America.
EU PVSEC 2012: Rehm showcases VOC Counter Flow Reactor
14 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
Rehm Thermal Systems today announced it will showcase its VOC Counter Flow Reactor (CFR) at the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (hall 3.0, booth B20).
The CFR is a high-efficiency exhaust after treatment system designed for processes where the exhaust gas is loaded with high solvent (VOC) concentrations.
EU PVSEC 2012: Dow highlights solar technologies
13 September 2012POSTED IN Applications News
The Dow Chemical Company will exhibit its portfolio of solar solutions at the 2012 European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (booth 3.0/B18) in Frankfurt, Germany, 25-28 September.
EU PVSEC 2012: Suntech’s compact 305W SuperPoly module
13 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
Suntech Power Holdings today announced a new generation of its 72-cell module for commercial and utility-scale electricity generation in Europe.
The SuperPoly STP305-24/Ve, with 15.7% efficiency, is suited for large-scale commercial projects seeking a low levelized cost of energy (LCOE). In addition, the new Ve-Series modules feature a slim frame design lowering storage and shipment costs by up to 16%, according to Suntech.
The SuperPoly STP305-24/Ve solar module will be on display during PVSEC 2012 (hall 3.1, booth H13) in Frankfurt 24-28 September.
SPI 2012: President Bill Clinton addresses the solar industry
13 September 2012POSTED IN Editors Blogs
President Clinton delivered the keynote address at Solar Power International 2012 with the message that Americans need to understand the role that solar can play in our economic future and that it’s a story that those in the solar industry, gathered here in Orlando, Florida, need to tell.
28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (27th EU PVSEC)
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The 28th EU PVSEC – European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition will take place in Paris, France at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte.
SPI 2012: First Global Solar Summit Announced
12 September 2012POSTED IN Business News
The Global Solar Alliance announced the launch of the Global Solar Summit this week during Solar Power International 2012 in Orlando, Florida, US. The first Global Solar Summit will be held on 7-8 May 2013, in Milan, Italy immediately preceding Solarexpo 2013.
SPI 2012: ReneSola debuts 300W, 305W poly modules
12 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
ReneSola today announced its high-wattage 300W and 305W 72-cell poly line is ready for shipment from its east and west coast warehouses in the US.
SPI 2012: Dunmore’s Dun-Solar TPE backsheet
12 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
Dunmore Corporation has introduced a new version of its Dun-Solar TPE solar module backsheet at Solar Power International 2012, booth 973.
TPE provides the performance of DuPont Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride film in a construction that exceeds current market requirements for longevity and total cost of ownership.
SPI 2012: LG Electronics announces solar modules
12 September 2012POSTED IN New Products
LG Electronics has announced the MonoX NeoN premium series solar module at Solar Power International 2012 (booth 3201). This is the third-generation of its high-performance, high-efficiency solar energy solutions lineup and among the lightest available on the US market.
SPI 2012: Advanced Energy’s inverters, energy-management solutions
12 September 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Advanced Energy Industries will showcase its energy management solutions suite and inverters at Solar Power International 2021 (booth 3301) this week in Orlando, Florida.
Also at the show, Advanced Energy will join representatives from AWS TruePower, the US Department of Energy, the Electric Power Research Institute, Navigant Consulting, and Sandia National Laboratories on a panel titled Distributed and Utility-Scale Solar. The panel, scheduled for today, 12 September from 1:30–3:00 p.m. EDT, will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of utility-scale versus distributed solar and how each impacts the grid differently.
SPI 2012: New challenges for US solar industry
12 September 2012POSTED IN Editors Blogs
Solar Power International 2012 opened this week in Orlando, Florida (US) with good news and an upbeat mood despite many uncertainties in this election year.
