SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES presents machines for the production of rear side passivated silicon solar cells

Saturday, 9.15.2012 - 13:36 (Solarserver)

SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (Kahl, Germany) continues to expand its activities in the solar segment. Numerous product innovations will be presented at the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (27th EU PVSEC), which will take place in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) from September 25th to 28th, 2012. In order to make the manufacturing of silicon photovoltaic modules competitive, a further reduction of the production costs with an increase of the efficiency at the same time is required, the company reports in a press release. Read more

Dunmore releases new version of TPE solar module backsheet

Saturday, 9.15.2012 - 13:24 (Solarserver)

On September 11th, 2012, DUNMORE Corp. (Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S.) announced that it has introduced a new version of its Dun-Solar TPE solar photovoltaic (PV) module backsheet. TPE provides the proven performance of DuPont Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride film in a construction that exceeds current market requirements for longevity and total cost of ownership, DUNMORE notes. Read more

Enecsys receives product innovation award for PV micro-inverters

Saturday, 9.15.2012 - 13:00 (Solarserver)

On September 11th, 2012, Frost & Sullivan (London, England) announced that it has awarded the 2012 Europe New Product Innovation Award to Enecsys (Cambridge, U.K.) for its highly innovative solar photovoltaic (PV) micro-inverters. "Enecsys has successfully addressed the issue of differential harvest with its novel micro inverters," Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Gautham Gnanajothi stated. Read more

Fitch releases report on differentiating utility-scale solar technology risks

Saturday, 9.15.2012 - 13:20 (Solarserver)

On September 11th, 2012, Fitch Ratings (New York, U.S.) announced that it has released a special report titled, ?Differentiating Solar Technology Risks?. In the report, Fitch compares and contrasts solar technologies on the basis of degradation, efficiency, site suitability, tracking systems, water requirements, energy storage with associated benefits and performance uncertainty. Read more

PV producer Suniva expands into Mexico, Latin American solar markets

Saturday, 9.15.2012 - 12:53 (Solarserver)

On September 11th, 2012, Suniva Inc. (Norcross, Georgia, U.S.), a manufacturer of solar cells and panels, announced that it has entered into Mexico and Latin America solar markets. The company states that it will start several ground mounted projects containing over 12 megawatt (MW) modules in Puerto Rico. Suniva's solar modules will also be deployed in Mexico in substantial roof-top arrays. Read more

PV installation and monitoring: Enphase Energy integrates Socket barcode scanner into iPhone based solar panel installation

Saturday, 9.15.2012 - 12:49 (Solarserver)

On September 12th, 2012, Socket Mobile Inc. (Newark, California, U.S.) announced that Enphase Energy (Petaluma, California, U.S.) has integrated the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7Xi barcode scanner into its "ArrayGun" mobile device for solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installation. "We designed the ArrayGun to help solar installers reduce their time on the roof and help drive productivity using the latest iOS user-friendly technology," Enphase Energy Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Bill Rossi stated. Read more