Conergy outsources module manufacturing to unnamed European contractor

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 15:09 (PV-Tech)

In an attempt to increase its production capacity, Conergy is to outsource some of its 2011 module manufacturing load to an unnamed European contractor. The announcement is further indication of the German firm?s continuing financial recovery, after it stood on the brink of bankruptcy in the second half of 2010. Read more

Infigen, Suntech Australia?s 100MW New South Wales project given green light

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 12:26 (PV-Tech)

Development of a 100MW solar facility in New South Wales, Australia has been given the green light by the state?s government. The plant, which is a joint venture between Infigen Energy and Suntech Australia, is to be based in the town of Nyngan and is likely to cost around AUS$300 million. Read more

Xunlight awarded European module certificates

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 11:35 (PV-Tech)

Thin-film silicon solar module manufacturer Xunlight has become the latest company to receive the International Electrotechnical Commission?s (IEC) 61646 and 61730 certificates. The IEC industry standards, awarded by TÜV InterCert, see Xunlight join a select group of manufacturers eligible to sell modules in the European market. Read more

Solar's Untapped Opportunity for Cost Reduction

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 17:58 (Renewable Energy World)

Although technological investment is still necessary to get to grid parity on a wide-scale basis, the industry's most challenging opportunity for achieving a lower cost structure lies in addressing the non-hardware (or soft) costs associated with PV installations. Read more

camLine Datensysteme becomes preferred MES software provider for Oerlikon Solar

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 17:57 (PV-Tech)

MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software provider, camLine Datensysteme has been selected by a-Si thin-film equipment supplier, Oerlikon Solar as its preferred supplier of MES software for its turnkey manufacturing lines. Read more

U.S.-based PV project integrators gaining on German firms, says IMS Research

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 17:08 (PV-Tech)

In the fast-track to become integrated PV manufacturer?s, major U.S.-based firms such as First Solar, Sunpower, and SunEdison are rapidly closing on major PV project developers from Germany, according to a recent survey from market research firm IMS Research. Read more

Order Focus: BTU receives furnace orders worth US$18 million

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 17:08 (PV-Tech)

Thermal processing equipment supplier BTU International has received two orders worth US$18 million for its Meridian in-line diffusion furnaces. The orders have come from one new and one pre-existing customer in Asia and takes overall sales of BTU?s diffusion tools past the 2GW mark. Read more

IBC Solar sells 11.2MW Italian park to Allianz Specialised Investments

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 13:11 (PV-Tech)

IBC Solar has sold its 11.2MW facility in Manzano, Italy to Allianz Specialised Investments. With 47,000 polycrystalline and 3,600 thin-film hybrid modules, the Udine-based park is one of IBC?s largest developments and was connected to the grid on December 7, 2010. Read more

Xunlight?s flexible thin-film laminates gain IEC 61646 and 61730 certification

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 13:03 (PV-Tech)

Flexible silicon thin-film firm, Xunlight Corporation has received IEC 61646 and 61730 certification, conducted by TÜV InterCert Group. The certification enables the U.S.-based manufacturer to market its products in Europe, competing against the likes of Uni-Solar products. Read more

LDK Solar guides significantly higher shipments and revenue

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 12:45 (PV-Tech)

Continued strong demand across its product offerings has seen LDK Solar raise its outlook for the fourth quarter and year-end results. The vertically integrated PV manufacturer expects to report revenue in the range of US$870 to US$910 million, up significantly from US$710 to US$750 million. Read more

Natural Power tackle complex wind flow conditions in Alaska for GVEA

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 18:17 (Renewable Energy World)

Natural Power's global technical team have delivered comprehensive energy yield and site assessment studies on a proposed wind farm project in Alaska for non-profit rural electric co-operative Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA). This has been Natural Power's first involvement in Alaska, and marks a milestone in terms of the rapid growth of the company's activities in North America. Read more

Southern California Edison, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures join forces on Californian projects

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 18:04 (PV-Tech)

Southern California Edison (SCE) has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) for four Californian projects. The installations in Los Angeles and Kern counties will be owned, financed, developed and operated by FRV and are expected to generate 120MW of energy. Read more

Why Electric Vehicles Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 14:01 (Renewable Energy World)

A recent article by John Peterson argued that electric vehicles will take us backward in our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and that today's hybrid cars are more effective in reducing GHGs. Peterson's commentary rests on recent research by Carnegie Mellon University regarding life-cycle emissions of various vehicle types. Read more

SPECIAL REPORT: Renewable Energy Executive Roundtable

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The renewable energy industry faces what could be a defining moment in its evolution due to the recent recession and growing talk on Capitol Hill to reduce or end incentives. However, the industry remains one of the U.S. economy's most consistent jobs creators and renewable energy enjoys widespread support among politicians and the public. State renewable portfolio standards are a key driver and proponents breathed a sigh of relief last November when California voters rejected a referendum that would have eased the state's renewable energy goals. Read more

Market Update: Renewable Energy Executive Roundtable

Monday, 1.10.2011 - 6:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The renewable energy industry faces what could be a defining moment in its evolution due to the recent recession and growing talk on Capitol Hill to reduce or end incentives. However, the industry remains one of the U.S. economy's most consistent jobs creators and renewable energy enjoys widespread support among politicians and the public. State renewable portfolio standards are a key driver and proponents breathed a sigh of relief last November when California voters rejected a referendum that would have eased the state's renewable energy goals. Read more