Flextronics and MEMC expand PV panel agreement
Under an expanded agreement, Flextronics will produce photovoltaic panels for MEMC’s SunEdison subsidiary at its Malaysian manufacturing site.
Q1 PV module shipments decline
According to research, photovoltaic module shipments have declined for the first time since the start of 2009. Prices are also “rapidly” decreasing. While this situation is expected to continue into the second quarter, predictions are 24 gigawatts (GW) will be shipped throughout 2011.
Applied Materials secures wire saw order from GCL-Poly
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. has ordered wire saws representing over 2.5 gigawatts of wafering capacity from Applied Materials. The order value was not disclosed.
Algatec to manufacture PV modules in Ontario
Algatec Solar AGs Canadian subsidiary will establish a 50,000 square foot photovoltaic module manufacturing facility in Ontario.
Conergy launches modules on Canadian market
Continuing on its globalization path, Conergy has announced it will this month be launching its solar modules in Canada after its Canadian subsidiary signed a two-year framework agreement.
Daqo and JNE to build Canadian PV module factory
Daqo New Energy Holdings (Canada) Ltd and JNE Solar Inc. have announced they are to build and operate a photovoltaic module production facility in Hamilton, Ontario.
India: Suntech and Sunborne enter into 100 MW supply agreement
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd is to supply Indian company SunBorne Energy with 100 megawatts (MW) of solar modules over the next two years. They will be used for projects in India.
Silfab and Agris sign solar module agreement
Silfab Ontario Inc. and Agris Solar Co-operative Inc. have signed an agreement, under which Silfab will supply Agris with 9.3 megawatts of solar modules over the next year.
Centrosolar establishes PV AR coating line in China
Centrosolar Group AG has commissioned its first Asian anti-reflective (AR) coating line in Huzhou, China.
Enecsys secures £25 million funding
Enecsys Limited has secured £25 million ($41 million) in equity financing. The company says it will use the money to further develop its photovoltaic micro inverter business and expand its global presence.
