PV industry needs government support to stay competitive
The photovoltaics (PV) industry cannot survive without the support of governments if it wants to stay competitive, a leading industry figure has warned.
BLM announces rent policy for utility-scale solar power plants
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a rental schedule for utility-scale solar power plants on public lands. The move has been applauded by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Multi-functional solar parks set to be next big trend
Multi-functional solar parks look set to be the next big industry trend, photovoltaics (PV) company Gehrlicher Solar AG has told pv magazine during a visit to its solar park in Salmdorf, Germany.
JA Solar and ECN join efforts to introduce high efficiency PV modules
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced at the Intersolar Europe trade fair that it has partnered with the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) to introduce the metal wrap through (MWT) solar cell and module technology into production.
Sanyo to expand European business operations
During a press conference held at Intersolar Europe, Sanyo Sales & Marketing Europe GmbH has said it will begin full-scale development and expansion of its solar and energy solutions business in the European market this year.
Ilika partners with Diverso to develop PV business in China
UK-based cleantech materials company Ilika plc has appointed Diverso, a China-based clean technology investment company, to develop new business opportunities on its behalf in the Peoples Republic of China. A part of their brief is to look at photovoltaics (PV).
Signet Solar announces insolvancy; management optimistic
Signet Solar’s German division has announced it is insolvent. Dr. Christoph Junker, trustee in bankruptcy has told pv magazine the reason involves customers not paying up on time and a lack of new contracts. He is “convinced” however, that the company will find a new investor “within a matter of weeks”.
New solar event for China confirmed
The SEMI PV Group and Intersolar have announced their partnership for a new event, set to be held in Shanghai, China, next March.
Intersolar opens; exceeds growth expectations
This year’s Intersolar Europe, held at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany is well underway, having opened its doors this morning. Speaking at a press conference, the organisers said that their expectations over attendance had been exceeded.
Asian solar market set to expand; Singapore ready to step up to the challenge
The Asian solar market is going to experience tremendous growth and when that happens, Singapore will be well positioned to serve this market, a key industry figure has told pv magazine.
