For residential solar power
Sputnik Engineering introduces the new SolarMax P series string inverters.
Two-phase inverters
Solutronic will present its two-phase SOLPLUS inverters for PV systems with 6-8 kW AC-rated power.
Certified for the Chinese grid
Sungrow brings to the market the SG500MX which is suited for the 50Hz/60Hz grid.
Expansion of the Coolcept family
The Steca Coolcept family grows. Steca will present at the Intersolar Europe its 6 models with AC ratings from 1,800 to 4,200 Watts.
PV wafer production forecast to grow 19% in 2013
After falling 15% in 2012, photovoltaic wafer production is expected to grow 19% this year, passing 30 GW and reaching 2011 levels, due in large part to growing Japanese demand, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz Polysilicon and Wafer Supply Chain Quarterly.
Enel to add 55 MW of PV capacity in Romania and 21 MW in Italy
In its 2013 to 2017 business plan, Enel Green Power states its aim to install 55 MW of photovoltaic capacity in Romania, and 21 MW in Italy by 2017.
ReneSola launches bankability book to secure more financing
In a bid to persuade lenders to cough up more cash, ReneSola has launched a Bankability Book which, it says, provides a “comprehensive guide” to its business, and will help European and U.S. businesses, in particular, secure financing faster.
Polysilicon prices expected to bottom out "soon"
In its latest Polysilicon Price Index, IHS Solar predicts that polysilicon prices will soon bottom out, as production is more aligned with demand.
PV power optimizer shipments to reach 4 GW by 2016
Ash Sharma, director of solar research at IHS Solar forecasts double digit growth in photovoltaic power optimizers over the next two years, despite the fact they are not said to be economical in well-designed installations. In the following interview, he discusses the market with pv magazine.
Solar Bankers plans 300 MW production of its new concentrated solar module
U.S.-based Solar Bankers LLC and Germanys Apollon GmbH & Co. KG have unveiled a new concentrated solar module using holographic foil, which they claim can be produced at costs lower than other manufacturers. They aim to establish 300 MW of production capacity in 2013.
