Solar Frontier sells California solar project to X-Elio
The U.S. development division of the Japanese thin film PV maker has now developed and sold six utility-scale solar projects totaling 173 MW.
Floating electrolyzer for PV powered hydrogen
Scientists at New York’s Columbia University have a developed a floating device, which uses PV generated electricity to convert seawater into hydrogen.
Trump team argues strongly for tariffs
Reports say an unreleased memo circulating within the White House lays out arguments for the strongest of trade sanctions against Chinese solar module makers in what is likely a bad sign for U.S. solar markets.
Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin (PI) acquires Solarbuyer
Through the merger with the U.S. company, the Photovoltaik-Institute (PI) wants to gain a foothold in the world’s second largest photovoltaic market, the United States.
Researchers develop ‘grass like’ light-scattering nano structure for solar glass
A team of scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have created a glass surface with an etched nano structure that allows for up to 95% light transmittance, and can also scatter the light entering the glass, so that more light reaches a solar cell beneath.
SoLayTec receives follow on order for ALD equipment
SoLayTec B.V, a subsidiary of U.S. based equipment provider Amtech Systems, has announced a follow-on order from an unnamed customer for its atomic layer deposition systems, to be used in PERC cell production.
ET Solar describes “reorganization” of its US module sales business
The Chinese PV maker and developer has made a statement regarding the bankruptcy of U.S. subsidiary ET Solar Inc.
IHS Markit: Global solar installations to pass 100 GW in 2018
Market analyst IHS Markit has issued its first forecast for 2018 installations. It expects the global market to surpass the 100 GW mark for the first time ever, hitting 108 GW.
US solar deployment hits lowest level in two years (w/ charts)
Slowing residential solar markets, higher prices for components and a push-back of project completions were the perfect storm in Q3, however the U.S. market managed to remain above 2 GW.
MIT researchers observe effects of climate on solar cell performance
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a tool to predict solar cell performance at any location worldwide. The tool utilizes a combination of global weather data gathered by satellite and cell performance data from two different locations.
