Becky Beetz
Odersun opens first factory for design solar modules
Odersun, based in Brandenburg, Germany, has officially opened a second solar factory in Fürstenwalde (Spree).
SunEdison to develop 2 PV projects in Ontario
SunEdison has purchased two ground-mount photovoltaic (PV) development projects in Ontario from Transalta, Canada’s largest publicly traded generator and marketer of electricity and renewable power.
Availability of critical raw materials for PV under pressure
The availability of critical raw materials for products like thin layer photovoltaics (PV) is coming increasingly under pressure, according to a new report published by the European Commission, due to the growth of developing economies and new emerging technologies.
Apollo Solar enters into USD$2.55 billion sales contract
Apollo Solar Energy Technology Holdings Limited, Fujian Apollo and Hanergy have entered into a principal sales contract worth USD$2.55 billion.
Innotech Solar to open new factory in Germany
pv magazine has learnt that under the long-term strategic partnership announced by Q-Cells SE and Innotech Solar (ITS) today, ITS will open a new factory next year near Halle, Germany.
Solar powered aircraft to undergo night flight trials
A solar powered aircraft, which flew its first successful flight in April, is due to undergo night flight trials.
Speaker programme for UK PV conference confirmed
The speaker lineup for the UK PV conference due to be held on June 22 at Central Hall Westminster, in England, has been announced.
UK solar market could create 100,000 jobs by 2030
A new report has said there are “massive” opportunities for job creation within the UK solar sector over the next two decades. It was also found that solar photovoltaics (PV) has the potential to help the UK become carbon neutral by 2030.
Stion to transfer thin film CIGSS technology to TSMC
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TSMC) and Stion Corp., a thin film photovoltaics module manufacturer, have reached a series of agreements covering technology licensing, supply and joint development.
Speaker lineup for IEEE announced
The speaker lineup for the 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, due to be held between June 20-25 in the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been announced.
