Roth & Rau AG wins 6 million Indian order
Roth & Rau reports that it has received its first order, based on its new turnkey model, from an unnamed Indian telecommunications company.
China to see an up to 1 GW PV cell facility open
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. and MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. have joined forces to open an up to one gigawatt (GW) Chinese PV cell production facility.
Q-Cells and SunPower sign solar cell agreement
Q-Cells North America has signed an 83 megawatt solar cell supply agreement with SunPower Corp.
India: New PV tax measures announced
Changes to Indias 2011 to 2012 Union Budget have seen solar modules and lanterns reclassified as renewable energy items, rather than electrical items. This means they are now exempt from customs duty.
Wisconsin: Helios USA opens 40 MW solar panel factory
Helios USA, LLC has opened a new manufacturing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over 50 new jobs are expected to be created.
Mounting systems: strategies and competitive landscapes
Mounting equipment may not be the most high-profile PV component, but it is a critical piece where innovative designs can make a big difference to costs. In an interview, Unirac executives discuss their strategies for the North American and U.S. solar markets, and the competitive landscape of a sector that is getting crowded.
Is CIGS ready for a comeback?
The CIGS PV market is poised for a comeback according to a new report, which identifies three markets ripe for development, and discusses Chinas potential to take the production lead. However, if it wants to make an impact, it must first overcome its manufacturing hurdles.
SNEC PV: Cheap doesnt always equal bad quality
According to attendees, this year’s SNEC PV is even bigger than its predecessor, and has a much larger Chinese presence. Quality, meanwhile, is the buzzword on everyone’s lips.
Oerlikon secures China order
Oerlikon Solar has secured an order for its KAI equipment from Chinese photoelectric glass manufacturer Dong Xu Ltd. It is unknown how much the order is worth, or the amount of equipment sold.
Canadian Solar signs supply contract; gets involved in SolarLAB2
Canadian Solar has entered into a sales contract with S.A.G. Solarstrom AG. It has also supplied PV modules to SolarLAB2.
