Recurrent Energy steps up its Ontario game
Celestica is to manufacture 180 megawatts worth of photovoltaic (PV) modules for Recurrent Energy, which is looking to install 19 solar power plants in Ontario.
Meyer Burger secures large wire saw order
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has signed a supply contract worth CHF 160 million (around USD$169 million; 123 million) with an unnamed, existing customer in Asia.
Growth potential for PV recycling
Delegates at the 2nd International Conference on PV Module Recycling, held yesterday in Madrid, Spain were hoping to hear that photovoltaic (PV) recycling efforts had increased since last years conference.
Abound Solar receives MCS certification
U.S. thin film manufacturer, Abound Solar, has received MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification for its AB1-series of photovoltaic modules.
Germany looking to capture PV recycling market
Two towns in Germany have joined forces to encourage photovoltaics (PV) recycling firms to set up shop in their area, after identifying a gap in the market.
Sulfurcell aims for 14 percent thin film efficiency
Sulfurcell is hoping to achieve 14 percent efficiency for its thin film photovoltaics modules after securing 18.8 million in equity funding.
BIPV to compensate for PV panel commoditization
A new report states that the photovoltaics (PV) industry is at a crossroads, with a growing realization that PV panels are becoming commoditized. But, it believes building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) could provide a strategic solution.
Singulus secures 30 million supply contract
Germany-based Singulus Technologies AG has secured an over 30 million contract for five selenization systems for CIS thin film solar cells.
Evergreen Solar to close US solar panel manufacturing facility
Evergreen Solar, Inc. has announced it will close its Devens manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, the U.S. Around 800 employees are expected to be affected.
Petra Solar opens R&D office in Jordan
Petra Solar has opened a research and development office in Amman, Jordan.
