Solargiga set to acquire Sino Light Investments
China-based Solargiga has entered into a second sales and purchase (S&P) agreement with Sino Light Investments worth HK$835.2 million (around USD$107.7 million; 77.3 million).
Motech hits 1 GW solar cell capacity
Taiwan company Motech Industries, Inc.s consolidated solar cell shipment reached 102 megawatts (MW) at the end of October after achieving 1.15 gigawatt (GW) capacity in the third quarter of the year.
Meyer Burger wins over CHF 70 million Asian order
Swiss-based Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has announced the successful conclusion of a contract worth over CHF 70 million (around USD$72.8 million; 52.4 million).
Fitting China into the PV equation
China was heavily in focus at the International Energy Week, which took place last week in Singapore.
2010 PV installation forecast boosted
Research company iSuppli Corp. has boosted its 2010 global photovoltaics (PV) installations forecast following “stronger than expected” growth in Germany.
Wells Fargo to invest over $100 million in US PV projects
Wells Fargo has said it will invest over USD$100 million by the end of next year, in order to fund the development of photovoltaics (PV) power projects throughout the U.S.
XsunX reports 15.1 percent CIGS conversion efficiency
Thin film photovoltaics (PV) cell manufacturer, XsunX, Inc. has announced it has reached 15.1 percent conversion efficiency with its CIGSolar technology.
Solarfun plans capacity ramp up
Solarfun is to ramp up its production capacities next year, following a set of positive third quarter financial results.
Roth & Rau acquires 100 percent stake in SLS; increases automation focus
Roth & Rau AG has bought out SLS Solar Line Saxony GmbH (SLS) for an undisclosed sum of money. The company added that it will increase its focus on automation.
Manz reports record revenues, but still experiencing losses
Manz Automation has announced record revenues of 121.3 million for the first nine months of the year, up from 46.7 million in 2009. However, it is still experiencing losses, with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of -3.3 million (previous year -16.1 million).
