SMA doubles 2010 sales; focuses on international markets
SMA Solar Technology AG has concluded a successful 2010 fiscal year, having doubled its sales and set a new earnings record. The focus for 2011, it says, is on further internationalization.
New Energy and NREL enter into R&D agreement
New Energy Technologies, Inc. and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).
PV: Second quarter 2011 predicted to be "exceptionally challenging"
According to new research, the global PV market demand has got off to a weak start, with price reductions failing to boost the market. Furthermore, the second quarter of the year is predicted to be “exceptionally challenging”.
India: Plans for 40 MW solar plant underway
PLG Power is in the process of establishing a 40 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Indias Gujarat state. It is expected to be completed by the end of the next financial year.
Global solar shares boosted by Germanys first Green win
Solar stocks around the world have risen after Winfried Kretschmann became the first regional Green Party president in German history. In an interview with pv magazine Wolfgang Seeliger speaks about the countrys political influence on the rest of the world, as well as what the win could mean for PV.
Solar Frontier claims new thin film CIS efficiency record
According to its in-house measurements, Solar Frontier says it has achieved 17.2 percent aperture area efficiency on a 30 x 30 cm thin film CIS-based PV submodule. This, states the company, is a world record.
SunPower wins 11 MW contract from TEP
SunPower will provide Tucson Electric Power (TEP) with 11 megawatts (MW) of solar power systems under a new contract. They will be used for the utility’s TEP Bright Roofs program.
Conergy suing Roth & Rau
According to reports, Conergy is looking to sue Roth and Rau for compensation worth millions. In other news, the company confirms its previously announced positive financial results.
Q-Cells achieves "world record" thin film efficiency
In another “efficiency record” for today, Q-Cells SE says it has reached an efficiency of 14.7 percent for a mass-produced CIGS thin film solar module, which has been manufactured via monolithic integration. This figure has been verified by Fraunhofer ISE.
On the cusp of intelligent PV
The PV industry is on the cusp of a new generation, where many believe intelligent design will become standard. According to one industry expert, to avoid being left behind, now is the time to introduce this technology to the market.
