EPIA calls for free solar market
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has officially spoken out against the European minimum price on PV modules on Chinese and Taiwanese solar cells and modules. EPIA has taken the position against the EU minimum price because of the negative impact it is having on the EU solar market.
Manz claims 16% CIGS module record
German PV and battery manufacturing equipment supplier Manz has claimed a module efficiency world record for CIGS technology on its innovation line. The 16% conversion efficiency record was unveiled on Monday at the SNEC conference and trade show in Shanghai.
Shungfeng CEO applauds EPIA minimum price stance
Eric Luo has applauded EPIA’s position on the EU minimum price, saying that renewable energy rollout should not be blocked anywhere in the world by protectionism. The Shungfeng CEO told pv magazine that the company is seeking to position itself as an integrated energy service provider as the solar market transitions from component sales to a service-based industry.
Government rep feels heat at German PV symposium
Taking place at the majestic Banz Abbey near the city of Bamberg, the symposium is the longest-running PV industry event in Germany, drawing hundreds of solar sector representatives.
Ecobuild: Solar to be included in energy efficiency program
U.K. Energy Secretary Ed Davey called for bolder solar PV targets as a part of the Green Deal. Davey made his remarks while delivering the Ecobuild keynote speech today in London, clearly enunciating part of his party’s 2015 General Election campaign.?
Enphase signs exclusive deal with France's MyLight Systems
The French energy management solutions provider will use the microinveter maker’s intelligent networking hub in its monitoring system.
pv magazine weekly news digest
It was another week characterized by new deals, developments and dynamism in the global solar sector, with new projects underway in Africa, a controversial plan to form an ‘Energy Union’ in Europe, major commercial and political gains in the U.S. and more ambitious goals in India.
PV Expo: Residential system solutions on display
Complete residential power solutions were on display on the first day of the 8th PV Expo trade show and exhibition currently underway in Tokyo. Providing backup power has been a major driver of the trend, which, while small in terms of market volume, offers suppliers healthy returns.
Booming Japanese market draws industry leaders to PV Expo
The 8th PV Expo kicks off on Wednesday in Tokyo with an impressive collection of solar industry leaders attending the event on the back of an ongoing Japanese solar boom.
IRENA Director-General: Renewable energy can fuel India's economic growth
RE-Invest: IRENA Director-General Adnan Z. Amin stressed the importance of renewable energy in sustainably meeting India’s growing energy needs at the Renewable Energy Global Investors’ Meet & Expo in New Delhi on Monday.
