Q-Cells achieves "world record" thin film efficiency
In another “efficiency record” for today, Q-Cells SE says it has reached an efficiency of 14.7 percent for a mass-produced CIGS thin film solar module, which has been manufactured via monolithic integration. This figure has been verified by Fraunhofer ISE.
UK: Wirsol Solar and Corby to create "solar city"
Wirsol Solar UK Ltd and Corby Borough Council have joined forces to install PV systems on “as many council owned properties as practicalities permit” in Corby, England.
Germany: 17 percent renewable electricity
Germanys conservative government has issued its annual report on the contribution of renewable energy to the German energy market in 2010. Wind turbines, hydroelectric plants, solar cells, and biogas digesters now provide nearly 17 percent of the country’s electricity.
Solar Millennium Claassen dispute heats up
Solar Millennium AG has announced it will sue former CEO Utz Claassen for the full repayment of his 9 million signing fee, after settlement negotiations reportedly failed.
Fukushima fallout could create 100 GW of newly installed PV
Following the nuclear disaster in Japan, Bank Sarasin believes the potential now exists to install an additional 100 gigawatts (GW) of PV by 2015.
aleo sets its sights on international market
aleo solar AG has reported positive 2010 financial results. Looking forward to this year, production capacity increases and international expansion are key priorities.
German 2010 PV installation figures increased
Since reporting that Germany installed 7,250 megawatts (MW) of PV in 2010, the German Federal Network Agency has altered its September figure, thus taking final newly installed capacity to 7,400 MW.
UK farmer's association slams solar cuts
THE NFU (National Farmers Union) has labelled the UK government’s cuts to solar subsidies as a ‘ghastly mistake’ and ill-judged, claiming that the cuts will snatch incentives away from farmers and growers.
Search for the niche, next to gigawatt class
With a call for increased cooperation within the European PV industry along the value chain, the 5th Photovoltaic Fab Managers Forum in Berlin under SEMI PV Group came to an end.
German 2010 PV installation figures announced
Newly installed PV capacity in Germany almost doubled in 2010. However, the solar subsidy cuts were not implemented without consequences. Almost 7,250 megawatts (MW) were installed, which is much less than originally expected by the grid operators.
