Semilab acquires Tordivel Solar
Hungarian metrology company, Semilab, has taken over Tordivel Solar for an undisclosed amount of cash.
HyperSolar aims to reduce solar panel cell numbers by 75 percent?
HyperSolar, Inc. has completed a prototype design of its thin solar concentrator. The companys aim is to reduce the number of solar cells in a panel by 75 percent.
PV cell production to keep moving to Asia
Eighty five percent of PV cells will be produced in Asia by the end of the year, according to IMS Research. Last year, it estimates that nearly 80 percent of PV modules were produced there.
Neoen awarded 58 MW of PV projects in Portuguese solar auction
Following Portugals recent solar auction, launched by the state at the beginning of the year, French renewable energy producer Neoen has been awarded 29 out of a total 52 projects.
SiC Processing: Capital injection for Asian expansion
Germany-based SiC Processing GmbH, a leading slurry recycler from wafer production, aims to expand in Asia. This will be financed through the proceeds of a 100 million corporate bond, issued today. R&D and capacity expansion are also on the cards.
SolarWorld focuses on foreign markets
According to SolarWorld head, Frank Asbeck, the German company intends to place a greater focus on foreign markets. He adds that it will continue to be able to compete with Asian PV companies.
Ontario: OPA alters FIT application laws
Under a new amendment, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) will no longer issue microFIT or FIT capacity allocation exempt (CAE) contracts for smaller PV projects, until it has been confirmed that there is available grid space.
India revises benchmark PV costs
The Indian Government has revised its benchmark costs for PV systems, effective from April 1, 2011.
Scatec to build 6 MW Italian PV plant??
Scatec Solar is to build a six megawatt (MW) PV plant in Italys Emilia Romagna region.
EPIA tells UK Government to "act carefully"
Following the UK’s announcement that it will bring its FIT review forward by one year, representatives from EPIA gathered in London to urge the Government to “act very carefully”.
