Schmid delivers first TinPad systems
PV equipment manufacturer Schmid Group has delivered the first TinPad systems for mass production and has also successfully attained module certification for cells with tin rear contacts. The system has been delivered to central Europe according to the company.
Intersolar North America: positive responses from exhibitors
The second day of the Intersolar North America trade show in San Francisco wound down on Wednesday with upbeat assessments from exhibitors as the event continued its focus on new technologies, products and funding opportunities.
2.5 MW solar plant lands in Roswell
Green States Energy’s 2.5 MW PV plant has begun operation in Roswell, New Mexico, where it will help power nearly 800 homes in the area.
New York backs 79 solar projects with $54 million
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has approved $54 million for 79 new large-scale solar energy projects across the state. The new projects will add 64 MW to New Yorks solar capacity.
Lightsource, Juwi partner on 12.5 MWp UK plant
Juwi, one of Europe’s leading renewable energy installers, has signed an operations and maintenance agreement with the U.K.’s Lightsource Renewable Energy to oversee two solar farms with an installed capacity of 12.48 MWp.
German government: no punitive duties for polysilicon imports to China
Germany’s Economics Ministry has reiterated that China will not impose punitive duties on imports of polysilicon from the European Union after conflicting reports on the trade issue.
Intersolar North America kicks off on a rousing note
The North American chapter of the Intersolar trade show opened its doors on Tuesday with a stirring speech by California Governor Jerry Brown, a major solar supporter who said that there was still a great deal to do to boost photovoltaic capacity in the state.
Intersolar North America: new products from a smaller show
The first day of the Intersolar North America trade show wrapped up on Tuesday at the Moscone Center in the city of San Francisco. While the number of exhibitors is down considerably on previous years, they nevertheless unveiled a broad range of new products and technologies.
Intersolar North America: awards honor social and student housing
The Intersolar North America Awards, which took place on Tuesday, the first day of the three-day trade show, recognized landmark photovoltaic projects and production technologies.
Sunny days ahead for module suppliers
Global solar module pricing stabilized in the first quarter of 2013 and some suppliers may even return to profitability this year, according to market research group IHS.
