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Yingli Green Energy to Establish State Key Laboratory of PV Technology at Its Manufacturing Base in Baoding

Yingli Green Energy has received an approval from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China to establish the State Key Laboratory of PV Technology at its manufacturing base in Baoding.

21 Jan 2010

International Electrotechnical Commission Certification for Odersun’s CIS Solar Modules

Odersun AG has received IEC 61646 and 61730 certifications from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for its CIS-based solar modules. The company will begin mass production of the solar modules after this significant achievement.

21 Jan 2010

Schuco SPV 200 SMAU-1 Monocrystalline Solar Modules from Soenso Energy

The solar panel is a monocrystalline panel that has rated power of 200 watts, with a guaranteed minimum output of 195Wp. The monocrystalline solar cells of this solar module have a maximum cell efficiency of 16.8 percent. The output tolerance of the PV module is +/-3 percent.

21 Jan 2010

Sun Frost RF12 Solar Refrigerators from Self-Reliant Living

The Sun Frost RF12 refrigerator is suitable for use in RVs, boats and conversion buses. The vehicle's vibration will not impact the refrigerator's operation. The rust proof solar refrigerator, provided by Self-Reliant Living, does not need a generator. At 12 volts DC, the solar refrigerator consumes 24 ampere hours at 21 degree Celsius and 39 ampere hours at 32 degrees Celsius ambient temperature, for one day.

21 Jan 2010

PHOTON Consulting Releases PV Market Demand Report

PHOTON Consulting has released a new PV market demand report titled “Solar Power Markets: Prepare for Impact” that highlights the need for solar companies to increase their exploration of end-markets outside Germany. This report was released in the midst of discussions about changes to be included in the Germany’s solar power feed-in-tariff (EEG).

20 Jan 2010

Oerlikon Solar to Present Thin Film PV Technology at World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi

Oerlikon Solar, a leader in the thin film silicon solar equipment sector, will be presenting its technology at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. Oerlikon Solar with its Micromorph factories intends to reach production costs at grid parity thus equalizing the cost of solar energy with that of fossil fuel-generated energy in a number of locations. Oerlikon Solar will also be ready to offer its customers an improved design that will be posses the ability to produce modules for $0.70/W.

20 Jan 2010

Suntech Power Holdings’ Building-Integrated Solar Systems Featured in China and Theme Pavilions of 2010 Shanghai World Expo

Suntech Power Holdings announced the completion and grid connection of two solar systems on the Theme Pavilion and the China Pavilion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Suntech Power Holdings is the world’s largest manufacturer of the crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules.

20 Jan 2010

Suniva Receives $5.7 Million Federal Tax Credits for Expanding Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility

Suniva, a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells based in the U.S, announced that it has received $5.7 million in Recovery Act Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credits. This award was granted to the company to expand its solar cell manufacturing plant in Norcross, Georgia.

20 Jan 2010

Canadian Solar Signs Joint Venture and Solar Systems Distribution Agreement with West Holding of Japan

A joint venture and 18-MW distribution agreement with West Holding Ltd of Japan was announced by Canadian Solar, a leading provider of ingot, wafer, solar modules, solar cells and other solar applications.

20 Jan 2010

Schuco OG-300 Slim Line II-80 Solar Thermal Packages from Soenso Energy

The Schuco OG-300 slim line II-80 hot water package incorporates two slim V solar collectors made of bronze, one Schuco solar station, an expansion tank, a DeltaSol differential controller and a storage tank with 80 gallon capacity. To mount the collectors, two ezFlush mount set are provided.

20 Jan 2010