News of the year 2011
Date: 07.10.2011
Enphase microinverters achieve certifications for European use
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 17:43 (Solarserver)
On October 5th, 2011, Enphase Energy Inc. (Petaluma, California, U.S.) announced that it has received certification for its microinverter products from regulatory bodies for Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. The company's M215-60-230 microinverters have met the ENEL Guidelines for Italy and conform to VDE European safety standards. Enphase states that it will begin shipping European-certified products by the end of 2011 to select European nations. Read morePV manufacturing: Owens Design unveils silicon wafer Inspection Automation Platform
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 17:43 (Solarserver)
On October 5th, 2011, Owens Design Inc. (Fremont, California, U.S.) introduced a crystalline silicon (c-Si) wafer inspection automation tool optimized for use with production-volume, high-speed solar photovoltaic (PV) wafer inspection applications. Owens states that its c-Si Inspection Automation Platform can be customized to meet factory automation requirements, and can deliver up to 3600 wafers per hour. Read moreWanxiang to supply reference standard PV modules to Spire
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 17:42 (Solarserver)
On October 5th, 2011, Wanxiang New Energy LLC (Rockford, Illinois, U.S.) announced that it will supply solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to serve as reference standards for calibration of Spire Corporation's (Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.) Spi-Sun Simulator. Spire notes that calibration modules must be built to very high quality standards, and states that Wanxiang is quickly becoming a top supplier of state-of-the-art PV modules. Read moreBuilding integrated photovoltaics: Scheuten Solar extends BIPV product line with the "Optisol" S-line
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 14:53 (Solarserver)
Celebrating over one decade of experience in BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics) solutions, Scheuten Solar (Venlo, The Netherlands) extends its "Optisol" brand with five application specific product lines. Besides the fully customized solutions, the Optisol family now comprises the S-line: Optisol Sky, Screen, Skin, Shade and Street, for respectively overhead glazing, warm façades, cold façades, sun shades and public space applications. Read morePreliminary results: Ontario's feed-in tariff safe from Conservatives
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 13:20 (Solarserver)
Unofficial results from elections in the Canadian Province of Ontario may mean that the province's feed-in tariff program for renewable energy generation will continue. Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Leader Tim Hudak had promised to end the program if elected, however as of 11:30 PM Eastern Time, US and Canada, preliminary election results show the Ontario Liberal Party winning 53 seats versus the PC's 37. Read moreSolon ?curbs? production output in Germany
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 12:56 (PV-Tech)
Struggling PV module manufacturer, Solon is reacting to the weak end-user demand in Germany by reducing module output and plans to introduce short-time working to reduce inventory levels. However, management noted that its two most important overseas markets, Italy and the US remained strong - noting revenue for the quarter was ?slightly ahead? of expectations. Read moreA-Sun modules pass salt mist corrosion tests
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 11:54 (Solarpowerportal)
UK-based solar company A-Sun has passed the IEC 61701 salt mist corrosion testing stage for its MCS accredited photovoltaic modules. Read moreArray Power debuts module-integrated sequenced inverter technology for commercial-scale PV projects
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 2:38 (PV-Tech)
Array Power has officially launched its new Sequence Inverter technology, which has been especially designed for commercial-scale solar installations. The company advised that it works with solar manufacturers so that its Sequence technology can be integrated during the module production process. Per Array Power, the Sequenced Inverter diminishes the number of critical components needed to operate, which helps better productions costs and the overall reliability of the inverter. Read moreKyocera Solar provides solar modules for university carport projects in Texas and California
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 0:39 (PV-Tech)
Kyocera Solar?s PV modules were used in two separate carport projects located at The University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Centre in Dallas and at San Diego State University. Kyocera partnered with SunDurance Energy and Solaire Generation to complete the 300kW PV system at UT?s medical centre, which was installed in 11 weeks. Read moreSolarBridge Technologies receives US$1.75 million grant from ARPA-E
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 20:12 (PV-Tech)
Following its US$2.3 million grant from the US Department of Energy?s (DOE) SunShot Initiative in September, SolarBridge advised that it had recently received a US$1.75 million grant from the DOE?s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The grant is part of ARPA-E?s 60 cutting-edge research projects that it announced last week, which hold a combined worth of US$156 million and look to improve the way the US produces and uses energy. Read moreGreece looks to finalize US$27 billion solar project by end of the year
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 19:30 (PV-Tech)
According to Bloomberg, George Papaconstantinou, Energy Minister of Greece, advised that working with European Union officials and energy companies, he expects to see an agreement finalized by the end of the year for the country?s US$27 billion solar power project. The initiative aims to boost the Greek economy, which stands on the brink of shrinking by 5% in 2011 as its government cuts spending so that it can avoid defaulting on its bonds. Read moreSolarvalue considers folding after failing to raise funds for solar grade silicon production
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 19:05 (PV-Tech)
The struggles at solar grade silicon supplier wannabe, Solarvalue could soon be over after the firm issued a statement saying it would be recommending at its AGM in November to enter liquidation. Read moreCleantech Group: Solar-based firms raised US$350 million in 33 deals in Q3
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 18:44 (PV-Tech)
Venture capital to the tune of US$350 million in 33 deals was handed out to solar-based firms in the third quarter of 2011, according to the latest roundup by Cleantech Group. Also of note was a reported US$812 million raised four China-based solar cell/module manufacturers via IPO?s. Read moreChinese PV producer Aide Solar receives government accreditation for modules in Australia and New Zealand
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 17:41 (Solarserver)
On October 5th, 2011, Aide Solar (Xuzhou City, China), a large-scale producer of photovoltaic (PV) modules, announced that a series of its photovoltaic modules have received AS/NZS 5033 certification and are now eligible for use in Australia and New Zealand installations. Read moreThe Question Day 19: How Can the U.S. Solar Industry Meet Expectations?
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 17:40 (Renewable Energy World)
RenewableEnergyWorld asked solar executives and our social media community to lend their voices and define what three strategies they think will lead to a thriving solar industry. Answers were varied, and many valid opinions were brought to light. Responses will be updated here daily, and feel free to look at previous insights by clicking on the page links below. Read moreIs the UK solar industry headed for disaster?
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 16:28 (Solarpowerportal)
Over the past few days I’ve been keeping a beady eye on the Ofgem PV installation figures as they crept ever closer to the 200MW mark for this FiT year. This afternoon I hit the refresh button and lo, we’ve surpassed it. Logging a total of 200.441MW, the FiT register is showing results that even the most optimistic of us never thought were possible. Read moreU.S. Solar Pipeline Shifts Again, 2.25 GW of CSP Will Now Be PV
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 15:46 (Renewable Energy World)
Coming on the heels of last week's announcement that concentrating solar power (CSP) manufacturer Stirling Energy Systems is bankrupt and liquidating, this week German-based Solar Millenium announced that it has sold its entire project portfolio for the Southwestern U.S. to solarhybrid AG, a German project development company. Read moreSolar Millennium AG: CEO Dr. Christoph Wolff retires; Dr. Jan Withag appointed new CEO
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 14:53 (Solarserver)
The Supervisory Board of Solar Millennium AG (Erlangen, Germany) has made changes to its Executive Board after restructuring the US business. The commission chose to comply on October 6th, 2011 with the request of Dr. Christoph Wolff to retire immediately from his position as CEO on the best of terms. Dr. Wolff remains on friendly terms with the company and will continue to advise it, Solar Millennium announced. The board appointed current Member of the Executive Board Dr. Jan Withag as the new CEO. Read moreCleantech Group releases 3Q 2011 analysis of VC clean tech investments: USD 350 million invested in solar technologies
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 13:18 (Solarserver)
On October 5th, 2011, the Cleantech Group (San Francisco, California, U.S.) released its third quarter 2011 analysis of global venture capital investments into clean technology companies, noting a 12% increase in global investments over the second quarter of 2011. The company's 3Q 2011 Quarterly Investment Monitor Report recorded a total of USD 350 million invested in solar technologies in 33 deals, out of a total of USD 2.23 billion in overall clean technology investments in 189 deals. Read moreEvergreen Solar officially delisted from Nasdaq
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 13:15 (PV-Tech)
No surprises after announcing it was entering into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, Evergreen Solar has been officially delisted from Nasdaq. Evergreen Solar stock was suspended from the exchange on August 24, 2011 and has not traded on NASDAQ since that time. Read moreCountdown begins to Solar Power U.K.
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 13:14 (Solarserver)
In less than three weeks, Solar Power UK 2011 will open its doors to what will be the world?s biggest UK-dedicated solar event. Taking place at the ICC Exhibition Centre in central Birmingham, the Solar Power UK 2011 conference and exhibition will run over three days from October 26th ? 28th. Read moreSupervisory board approves CEO change and new Supervisory Board member at Solar Millennium
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 12:56 (PV-Tech)
Solar Millennium, a company specializing in solar-thermal power plants, saw Dr. Christoph Wolff retire on Thursday and Dr. Jan Withag replace him as the new CEO. Dr. Withag retains his former board responsibilities for new markets, technology, personnel and organisational development. Read moreSolarEdge?s embedded power optimizers certified and ready for market
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 12:52 (PV-Tech)
SolarEdge Technologies has gained certification for its module-embedded power optimizers, rendering them ready for commercial deployment. The optimizers, now recognized and listed for use in North America, are embedded as a junction box in smart modules and are capable of arc detection and termination. Read moreKDC Solar to build 6.7MW New Jersey system
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 12:04 (PV-Tech)
KDC Solar has joined forces with SunDurance Energy and the County of Middlesex, New Jersey to build a 6.7MW solar array. The ground-mounted system will generate 8.45 million kWh of solar electricity a year, catering for all of the energy requirements of the Middlesex Apple Orchard Complex in North Brunswick where it is being built. Read moreNew manager for on- and off-grid projects at Donauer Solartechnik
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 10:31 (PV-Tech)
Donauer Solartechnik, specialist distributor of PV products, e-mobility and off-grid solutions, is expanding its management team. Within this newly created role, Andreas Fornwald will lead the business area on- and off-grid projects business for the company. Read moreNew manager for on and off-grid projects at Donauer Solartechnik
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 10:31 (PV-Tech)
Donauer Solartechnik, specialist distributor of PV products, e-mobility and off-grid solutions, is expanding its management team. Within this newly created role, Andreas Fornwald will lead the business area on and off-grid projects. Read moreCanada?s solar industry celebrates Liberal victory in Ontario election
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 9:52 (PV-Tech)
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has secured a third term in office by winning a tightly-contested general election. The result is good news for solar, which would have faced an uncertain future if Conservative leader Tim Hudak had come into power and scrapped the feed-in tariff. Read moreEDF Energies Nouvelles commissions 67.2MW plant in France utilizing First Solar panels
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 2:07 (PV-Tech)
EDF Energies Nouvelles has brought its 67.2MW Gabardan solar PV project in the Aquitaine region of France into operation. The solar plant, located in the municipality of Losse in the Landes department utilizes approximately 872,300 thin-film PV panels by First Solar. The project was first begun in 2009 and will see EDF Services provide operation and maintenance support. Read moreRenewvia-built rooftop 1.26MW PV system featuring Suniva modules activated in New Jersey
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 1:53 (PV-Tech)
Renewvia Energy advised that it had commissioned its 1.26MW solar system at the Northport Industrial Centre in New Jersey. Working with Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) and two of Renewvia?s partners, , the solar project has brought PSE&G?s Solar Loan program over the US$100 million mark for solar financing in New Jersey. Read moreSummary of Sophisticated Sri Lankan Tariffs
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 21:07 (Renewable Energy World)
In 2010, Sri Lanka launched a sophisticated program of feed-in tariffs. Sri Lanka now has some of the highest feed-in tariffs for wind, hydro, and biomass in the developing world. Read moreThere are no news available
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NREL: The Good Guys
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 22:51 (Renewable Energy World)
Do we really need to be reminded that America is dependent on our enemies for energy? Or that reliance on fossil fuels may lead us to ecological catastrophe? Read moreDaqo New Energy adds pair of new members to its independent director?s board
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 20:36 (PV-Tech)
Following the resignation of Greg Ye and Dafeng Shi from its board of directors, Daqo New Energy advised that it had selected Mingsong Liang and Shuming Zhao as the new independent directors for the company board. Liang is a co-managing partner of investment banking firm CLA Partners in China. He received his PhD degree in economics from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and a JD degree from New York University. Liang additionally serves on the audit committee for Daqo?s board. Read moreMid Europa Partners increases stake in Energy 21 to 95%
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 20:22 (PV-Tech)
Mid Europa Partners advised that its stake in Energy 21 had been enhanced to 95%. Energy 21 is a Czech-based independent operator of solar PV parks in central and Eastern Europe and has a current installed generation capacity of 62MW. Read moreDOE loan office director Jonathan Silver resigns amid Solyndra loan debate
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 16:06 (PV-Tech)
Following on from the recent Solyndra debacle, the head of the US Department of Energy?s (DOE) Loan Program, Jonathan Silver, has resigned his post. Although the two incidents might well be unrelated, media reports are hinting at the two being linked, following the DOE?s bestowal of a loan of US$535 million to the now-bankrupt Solyndra. Read moreHead of U.S. DOE Loan Guarantee Office resigns
Friday, 10.7.2011 - 14:52 (Solarserver)
On October 6th, 2011, think tank Third Way (Washington D.C., U.S.) announced that Jonathan Silver, the Executive Director of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Guarantee Office will leave the agency to join Third Way. The DOE claims that Silver had earlier stated that he would leave soon after the September 30th, 2011 deadline for finalizing loan agreements. However, Silver's departure comes as the agency has come under heavy criticism for the awarding of a USD 535 million loan guarantee to Solyndra LLC (Fremont, California, U.S.), which declared bankruptcy on August 31st, 2011. Read moreThere are no news available