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.
On the cusp of intelligent PV
The PV industry is on the cusp of a new generation, where many believe intelligent design will become standard. According to one industry expert, to avoid being left behind, now is the time to introduce this technology to the market.
Latin America to see largest CPV system installed
Skyline Solar has been selected for what it says is Latin Americas largest utility-scale concentrated PV (CPV) power plant. The company has also unveiled its new Skyline Solar X14 array.
JinkoSolar signs 6 MW supply deal
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has signed a one-year supply agreement with U.S.-based Lumos Solar. The financial details were not disclosed.
Solutia acquires $7 million stake in Taiwan firm
Under a new, USD$7 million agreement, Solutia Inc. is to acquire selected assets of Aimcore Technology Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based conductive film manufacturing firm.
Importance of PV module quality to increase
PV module quality, materials, production and market issues are set to be the themes of an upcoming workshop in Germany. A key discussion point will be the integration of quality measures into production lines.
Inventux receives RoHS certificate
Inventux Technologies AG has been awarded a RoHS Certificate for its PV modules by TÜV Rheinland.
Sanyo opens Hungarian solar module facility
Sanyos Hungarian subsidiary has officially opened its new 150 megawatt (MW) solar module production facility in Hungary. Around 300 jobs have been created.
China: JA Solar to establish 3 GW solar facility
Under a new agreement, JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is to set up a three gigawatt (GW) production facility in China. BHF Bank expects Roth & Rau to benefit, while Q-Cells will find it hard to compete.
SunPower and Toshiba enter into supply agreement
Under a new agreement, Toshiba Corporation has ordered 48 megawatts (MW) worth of solar panels from SunPower Corporation.
