Publication: PV-Tech

First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Hanwha Q CELLS equips Japan’s ‘largest’ PV project

Hanwha Q CELLS is to supply an 82MW PV plant in Oita, Japan. Image: Hanwha Q CELLSGerman manufacturer Hanwha Q CELLS is to supply modules to what is said to be Japan’s largest solar power plant.The company said it had already begun shipment of its modules ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 19 2013]
Entities: Q-Cells SE, Japan, Oita
First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

[News] PV module costs to fall to 36c per watt by 2017: GTM Research

“Yesterday’s PV cost reduction roadmaps are no longer relevant today,” said Shyam Mehta, Senior Analyst at GTM Research and the report’s author.China's tier I crystalline-silicon PV module manufacturers are on course to cut production costs to 36c per ... [Published PV-Tech - 18 hours ago]
First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

Order Focus: RENA and Tempress Systems win 100MW advanced cell line contract from US-based Nexolon

The n-PASHA Alliance has won a 200MW turnkey equipment and process order, which will be organized in two 100MW phases for Nexolon’s facility in San Antonio, Texas.Wafer producer Nexolon, which plans to invest more than US$115 million to become a major ... [Published PV-Tech - 23 hours ago]
First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated Jun 19 2013 - 1 reports

[News] Intersolar EU 2013: REC displays bi-facial solar module for Middle East market entry

REC is expanding its regional sales footprint by opening its first sales operations in Dubai, UAE and is displaying at Intersolar Europe a bi-facial PV module concept said to be ideal for desert conditions.11:41AM GMT+2REC is expanding its regional sales ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 19 2013]
First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated Jun 19 2013 - 1 reports

[News] Belectric secures 30% credit increase

Belectric has secured a 30% extension to its credit facility. Image: Belectric.German solar EPC firm Belectric has agreed a 30% extension to its credit line.The deal will enable Belectric to respond to new market opportunities, the company said.The funding ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 19 2013]
First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated Jun 19 2013 - 1 reports

SolarWorld saved but not out of the water

Firstly, Qatar Solar Technologies has taken a 29% stake in the struggling company at a bargain price of around €50 million while Solarworld’s CEO, Frank Asbeck personally injects €10 million but his share in the company falls below 20%.10:25AM GMT+2A ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 19 2013]
First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 19 2013 - 1 reports

[News] Yingli Green strikes 3GW PV project pipeline in China

The 3GW deal sees Yingli continue to strengthen its Chinese product pipeline.Qujing municipal government in Yunnan province China has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yingli Green Energy to provide around 21 PV power plants in the region ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 18 2013]
First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Champion CIS thin-film module at Solar Frontier verified at 14.6% conversion efficiency

The PV manufacturer said that the rated capacity of its 1257mm x 977mm sized module has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) at 179.8W and was produced at its Kunitomi Plant in Miyazaki, Japan.Claiming to be closing the gap with mainstream ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 18 2013]
First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

[News] Intersolar Europe 2013: IBC Solar to showcase rural electrification projects

IBC Solar has developed 1.5MW of independent energy for nine islands in Malaysia.PV system integrator, IBC Solar is planning to showcase independent power supply solutions for remote, off-grid locations at Intersolar Europe this week.A special exhibit ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 18 2013]
First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

[Blog] Utilities fear what they cannot control with community solar

Community solar programmes are proliferating, particularly in the western United States.SMUD's community solar programme has been very popular, with 700 subscribers and a waiting list of around 60 customers at any one time.Felicity CarusFelicity Carus ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 18 2013]
First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Liquid phase crystallization technology promises Masdar PV 14% module efficiencies

Masdar PV said that it planned to transfer the technology toits existing production facilities and use it on its ultra-large (5.7m²) substrates in the future.An R&D collaboration between Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and silicon thin film manufacturer, ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 18 2013]
First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Intersolar EU 2013: LDK Solar launches M3 power wafer for 19% cell efficiencies

The company said that the M3 wafer enables multicrystalline cell efficiencies of up to 19% leading to a total power of up to 270Wp for 60-cell- and up to 310Wp for 72-cell-modules.LDK Solar's CEO Mr Peng discusses the launch of the M2 wafer at Intersolar ... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 18 2013]

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Mehta said that the GTM Research report did not necessarily forecast disruptive technologies but "incremental or retrofittable solutions are going to be implemented through upgrades"
"It strengthens the global competitiveness of Belecric and allows us to respond even more quickly and flexibly to new growth markets."
"It can be more cost effective than distributed projects, you can gain some economies of scale, you can capitalise on some tax benefits that maybe a homeowner cannot … or perhaps these projects can be cheaper than offering a rebate programme for on site [rooftop] solar."

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[News] Belectric secures 30% credit increase [Published PV-Tech - Jun 19 2013]
[News] Intersolar EU 2013: REC displays bi-faci... [Published PV-Tech - Jun 19 2013]
SolarWorld saved but not out of the water [Published PV-Tech - Jun 19 2013]
Hanwha Q CELLS equips Japan’s ‘largest’ PV project [Published PV-Tech - Jun 19 2013]
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