centrotherm subsidiary receives major order for CIGS thin-film solar cell production systems

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 17:05 (PV-Tech)

FHR Anlagenbau, the wholly-owned subsidiary of centrotherm photovoltaics, is to supply several CIGS roll-to-roll coating systems to Leipzig-based Solarion. The systems, which are to be shipped throughout 2011, will form the central component of a 20MW annual capacity CIGS thin-film solar cell production system. Solarion is further planning to expand production to 180MW at the Leipzig site together with strategic investor Walsin Lihwa Corporation of Taiwan. Read more

SunPower moves headquarters to larger premises in San Jose

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 16:15 (PV-Tech)

SunPower has revealed that it's new headquarters will remain based in San Jose, CA. The company is to relocate to an existing three-building site on Rio Robles next year in order to accommodate long-term growth plans. By renovating the buildings, with a rooftop solar system and solar carport alongside other renewable features, SunPower aims to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification. Read more

Dyesol, Umicore join forces for DSC development

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 12:09 (PV-Tech)

Dyesol and Umicore have signed a letter of intent (LOI) and entered negotiations to establish a business alliance covering the development, production and marketing of high quality, industrial scale Ruthenium-based dyes, as well as other potentially relevant metal-based chemicals, for the global dye solar cell (DSC) market. The LOI points towards signing a definitive agreement by the end of calendar 2010. Read more

AltaTerra Online Briefing to Highlight the Role and Evolution of Next Generation Inverters

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

AltaTerra Research to deliver online briefing on next generation utility-scale inverters with guest speakers Jurgen Krehnke, President of SMA America, and Tom McCalmont of McCalmont Engineering on December 9. Read more

Paula Mints on the Failure of Thin Films

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Gehrlicher Solar, Greenforce Enviro form JV company Gehrlicher Solar (India)

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 17:15 (PV-Tech)

Gehrlicher Solar and Greenforce Enviro have formed the joint venture company Gehrlicher Solar (India), which will provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and other services for solar power plants in the country. Read more

Project Focus: North Star Solar signs PPA with PG&E

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 11:54 (PV-Tech)

North Star Solar, the wholly owned affiliate of NorthLight Power - the joint-venture between REC and the Summit Power Group - has signed a 60MW solar power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). NorthLight Power will act as project developer of the project, which will be located in Mendota, Fresno County, California. Read more

Spain's Solar Power Sector Falls into the Abyss

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The Spanish government has launched a new regulatory framework that will result in subsidized tariffs for ground-mounted solar energy projects drop 45% this year, killing future investment in the trade, which industry leaders expect will be frozen in the next few years. Read more

Mid Size Commercial Solar Projects Require Guaranteed Long Term SREC Contracts

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Free Webcast: Solar PV Materials Advances Enable Better Solar Panels

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Materials converters and adhesive suppliers can help solar design and manufacturing engineers meet today's solar cell manufacturing challenges. Correct materials choices can reduce costs, increase panel quality, and prolong panel lifecycles. In this webinar, you will learn about new materials, adhesives, and converting capabilities, including advances in pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) for bus bars, that will improve solar panel manufacturing. Read more

Greenleaf Power Looking To Acquire Biomass Power Plants

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Greenleaf Power, a new biomass energy company that plans grow by acquiring and/or developing power plants fueled by residual biomass, has just made its second acquisition. Read more

Lux Research: Innovation Will Grow Biofuels Market

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The biofuels market has struggled to get off the ground for a number of years with many startups languishing in the valley of death if not succumbing to it completely. But a study published by consulting firm Lux Research this week shows that despite the fact that biofuel capacity represents only 3% of the petroleum fuels it seeks to replace, all is not lost for the industry. Read more

Leading tidal energy companies selected as finalists for 1st International Tidal Energy Awards

Monday, 11.15.2010 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Monday, 15 November, LONDON Top tidal energy firms, pioneering new technology solutions for the emerging tidal energy sector, have been selected as finalists for the 1st ever International Tidal Energy Awards ceremony, as part of the 4th International Tidal Energy Summit at the Victoria Park Plaza, London on Tuesday 23rd November. Read more