MX Solar begins automated production of solar modules in US
Italian company MX Solar has begun manufacturing crystalline solar modules through its new integrated 3S Modultec automated production line.
Thai solar FITs discussed
Since the introduction of its small power program in 2006, Thailand has signed contracts to develop 4,300 megawatts (MWs) of renewable generation. Nearly half of the contracts – 1,800 MWs – are for solar energy.
Australias decision to phase out solar credits attracts controversy
The announcement by the Australian Government to begin phasing out its solar credits for households has attracted criticism from the industry.
Hopes for popular grant program extension dim in the US
It is merely four weeks before 2010 draws to a close, and hopes for a renewal of a popular federal grant program in the United States are sinking fast.
German solar association willing to accept further FIT cuts, but rejects market cap
The increase in photovoltaics (PV) installations in Germany turned out to be greater than expected by both analysts and the industry this year. If growth continues at the present level, then the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar) has said it would be willing to support an additional cut in feed-in tariffs (FITs). However, it categorically rejected any cap on the PV market.
NREL reports breakthrough in PV cell light harvesting yield
A 35 percent increase in light harvesting yield in cells for photovoltaics and solar fuels could be achieved, following a breakthrough in the U.S.
S.A.G. Solarstrom and Yingli enter into supply agreement
Yingli subsidiary, Baoding Tinawei Yingli New Energy Resources Co. is to supply S.A.G. Solarstrom AG with an initial capacity of 220 megawatts peak (MWp) of photovoltaics (PV) modules up to 2013. The financial sum was not disclosed.
Sanyo hits 21.6 percent cell conversion efficiency
Sanyo Component Europe GmbH has achieved what it says is the worlds highest cell conversion efficiency at 21.6 percent.
SunPower signs loan agreements to complete 72 MW Italian solar park
SunPower Corp. has signed loan agreements worth 195.2 million in order to finance the final two phases – totalling 44 megawatts (MWs) – of its Montalto di Castro solar park, thus bringing final project capacity to 72 MWs.
China: PV to grow at annual rate of 1 GW from 2012
According to a local media source, photovoltaics (PV) power generation in China is expected to grow at an annual rate of one gigawatt (GW) from 2012.
