Eus largest PV energy conversion and storage project enters field trial phase
?The development phase of creating an integrated energy conversion and storage kit capable of production on an industrial scale for decentralized on-grid, residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has been successfully completed.
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.
First Solar to expand German manufacturing plant; 100s of jobs to be created
First Solar, Inc. is to expand its German manufacturing plant in Frankfurt (Oder), thus doubling local production capacity and creating several hundred new jobs.
Jordan's Shams Maan project receives grant boost
A grant agreement between the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and Jordan-based Kawar Energy for USD$617,204 has been signed. The agreement will allow the feasibility of the Shams Maan project – expected to be one of the worlds largest photovoltaic (PV) power plants – to be examined.
R&D department part of First Solar's expansion plans
As part of its plans to expand the Frankfurt (Oder) plant in Germany, First Solar has told pv magazine it will be developing a research and development (R&D) department, which will focus on downstream system installations.
Intersolar award winners announced
Innovations from Gehrlicher Solar, SMA Technology and ABB have been recognised for their contrbution to the photovoltaics (PV) industry during this year’s Intersolar awards.
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.
