imec reports large-area silicon solar cells with high efficiency
imec has announced it will present several large-area silicon solar cells with a conversion efficiency above 19 percent at this years EU PVSEC, currently being held in Valencia, Spain.
SunPower awarded USD$1.8 million research grant
In a second round of funding by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), U.S.-based SunPower Corp. is set to receive a grant of around USD$1.8 million from the California Solar Initiative Research, Development, Deployment and Demonstration (CSI RD&D) Program.
Worlds first flexible CIGS modules receive UL certification
In what has been described as a watershed breakthrough for the photovoltaics (PV) industry, U.S.-based SoloPower has said its flexible copper indium gallium (di) selenide (CIGS) modules are the first of their kind to receive Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification.
EU PVSEC is focussed on the future
Having opened its doors to the public yesterday in Valencia, Spain, it seems the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition / 5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (25th EU PVSEC / WCPEC-5) has got off to a positive start. And, judging by the comments coming from the trade show, everyone is keeping a keen eye on the industrys future.
Japan: Solar Frontier to supply CIS panels to Miyazaki Solar Way project
Solar Frontier K.K. has announced it will supply around one megawatt (MW) of CIS thin film solar cell modules to Miyazaki Solar Way Co., Ltd.s Tsuno No. 2 Power Plant. Operations at the plant are expected to begin next year, in the town of Tsuno in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Yingli signs 7.9 MW PV module sales agreement with Cegelec
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has signed a 7.9 megawatt (MW) photovoltaics (PV) module sales agreement with France-based system integrator Cegelec.
EPIA launches European Photovoltaic Observatory
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has launched a European Photovoltaic Observatory at this years EU PVSEC, designed to identify beneficial conditions for market development and best practices for sustainable development of PV, in addition to promoting market transparency and harmonization across Europe.
Record breaking: Oerlikon Solar drives down thin film production costs to 0.50; reports highest lab cell efficiency
Swiss company, Oerlikon Solar, has launched a new production line ‘ThinFab’ for the manufacturing of thin film silicon modules at the EU PVSEC, which is says will achieve “record breaking” production costs of 0.50 per Watt peak (Wp).
Meier Solar Solutions finds new investor 2 days after opening insolvency proceedings
Having opened insolvency proceedings just two days ago, Germany-based Meier Solar Solutions has already found a new investor.
juwi connects Bulgarias largest PV park to the grid
juwi Solar has announced its 3.6 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) project, located in the Bulgarian town of Drachevo has been connected to the grid. According to the company, it is the countrys largest PV park.
