Solon Energy will not extend warranty for all customers
In a statement released today, the newly-formed Solon Energy GmbH has said that while “nearly all” warranties will be continued, those plants with special module types will be excluded.
Large scale storage solutions critical to future dominance of solar
During the second day of Solarpraxis “Energy Storage” event in Germanys Düsseldorf, it was claimed that the storage bottleneck needs to be broken, in order to develop large-scale storage solutions, which are critical to the future dominance of both solar and wind.
Heliatek opens organic solar panel production facility
Germanys Heliatek GmbH has opened its first flexible organic solar panel production facility in Dresden. The company says it invested 14 million in establishing the production line reportedly the first of its kind worldwide.
Natcore and NREL unveil two black silicon goals
Natcore Technology Inc. and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have entered into a one year $150,000 cooperative research and development agreement. They have identified two goals.
Germany could become storage technology hotspot
The first day has drawn to a close at Solarpraxis Energy Storage conference in Germanys Düsseldorf. Following calls from Germany’s Environment Minister to rapidly develop storage technology in the country, there is a belief that Germany is well-positioned to become an energy storage technology hotspot.
China: Gigawatt plans for Suncores new CPV facility
Suncore Photovoltaics commenced production of its concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) modules in Chinas Huainan at the end of February. A spokesperson provides further details on capacity ramp ups and funding.
Suntech hits 20.3 percent cell efficiency
Using its proprietary Pluto technology, Suntech says it has achieved 20.3 percent efficiency on a photovoltaic cell. More advancements are expected in the next few months.
First Solar responds to concerns over higher warranty rates for hot climates
Photovoltaic module manufacturer, First Solar has caused a stir in the thin film industry, after its CFO stated that its warranty rates for hot climates were higher. While concerns have been raised, the company has played the issue down to pv magazine.
Suncore starts CPV production in China
Suncore Photovoltaics has commenced production of its concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) modules in China following the completion of Phase-I construction at its facility in Huainan.
Panasonic starts work on Malaysian PV facility
Panasonic Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has begun construction on its 300 megawatt (MW) Malaysian photovoltaic production facility.
