centrotherm subsidiary picks up sputter tool contract for China CIGS plants
FHR Anlagenbau will supply the sputter production tooling for Manz’s Chinese CIGSline factories. The production equipment, which is likely for the landmark deal between Manz, Shanghai Electric, and major Chinese generator Shenhua, which was signed in January, will be delivered in 2018.
Singulus’ CIGS order from China cut to just €10m
The German tooling specialist confirms that an order received by an unnamed Chinese solar frim earlier this year has been reduced by half, down from €20 million worth of equipment to just €10 million.
India’s Central Electronics Limited seeks partners to expand capacity of PV module factory
The Indian state-owned technology company issued an expression of interest to seek potential partners to expand capacity at its module manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, India.
4JET launches CIGS processing tool
German equipment supplier 4JET microtech has launched its new MPCT solution which it says will enable laser edge deletion, bus bar exposure and via drilling operations in CIGS glass substrates.
Manz finalizes $282 million CIGS order from China
The German equipment provider secured official approvals in connection with major CIGS orders from China.
Siva Power Expands Santa Clara Facility
The U.S. thin film manufacturer has expanded its development center in Santa Clara, California, and acquired production equipment from First Solar and Bloo Solar.
Midsummer receives CIGS equipment order
The Swedish tool maker reports the sale of its DUO thin film system for flexible CIGS to an undisclosed Asian customer.
Midsummer announce lightweight CIGS modules at 14% efficiency
Swedish production manufacturer Midsummer today announced that its client, an Asian module manufacturer, is producing lightweight flexible modules with CIGS technology with a conversion efficiency of 14%.
Manz enters into massive CIGS partnership in China
The German tool maker will supply €263 million worth of thin-film production equipment to two Chinese companies, as well as turning over its R&D company to a joint venture.
Sunflare unveils sticky, flexible solar panels at CES 2017
California-based startup Sunflare has unveiled its state-of-the-art solar panels, which are flexible and can be stuck onto almost any surface, which the company believes will see them be adopted in areas where solar panels could not previously be installed.
