Yingli to deliver 1,000 MWs of PV modules next year
Yingli Green Energy has entered into sales contracts under which a total of 721 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) modules are expected to be delivered in 2011.
Spain announces new FITs
After months of discussion and negotiation with the industry, the Spanish government has finally approved the new photovoltaics feed-in tariffs (FITs).
Research: Crystalline silicon technology has the solar edge
Advances in crystalline silicon technology, combined with the falling cost of the polysilicon raw material, have served to pile pressure on manufacturers of emerging thin film technologies, according to a new research report.
Suntech to acquire 375MW of wafer manufacturing capacity
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced it is in the process of acquiring 375 megawatts (MW) of ingot and wafer slicing capacity in China. The company has also reported positive third quarter financial results.
Research: Module manufacturers must focus on increasing revenues
New research has revealed that rapid price erosion is likely to see a decline in market revenues, despite the fact that photovoltaics (PV) module shipments are expected to increase next year.
Research: China poised for rapid PV growth
New research has found that Chinas photovoltaics (PV) market is set for rapid expansion, having reportedly posted one of the fastest growth rates in annual and cumulative installations.
Focus on crystalline silicon
A group of scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and other institutes have come together to initiate a new series of conferences focused on silicon photovoltaics.
REC joint-venture signs solar power purchase agreement
North Star Solar has signed a 60 megawatt (MW) solar power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Company. North Star Solar is a wholly owned affiliate of NorthLight Power, a joint-venture between REC and U.S.-based Summit Power Group.
11th Forum Solarpraxis comes to an end
The photovoltaics (PV) industry looks toward the coming year with some uncertainty.
Germany: 2020 PV roadmap presented
The German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar), together with the consultancy firms Roland Berger and Prognos, have completed Germany’s Guide to the Solar Industry – Photovoltaics Roadmap 2020.”
