Solar Cells Info

Changzhou, China, April 14, 2008
Source: Trina Solar Ltd. press release
http://www.trinasolar.com/front/en/news.php?newid=59

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL – News; “Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today announced its decision to discontinue the development of its previously announced 10,000MT polysilicon production facility having a total estimated cost of $1 billion. The Company also announced that its related equipment supply contract with GT Solar Incorporated (“GT Solar”), which was subject to final approval by the Boards of both companies, will lapse as a result, with the concurrence of both parties. (more…)

Changzhou, China, April 24, 2008
Source: Trina Solar press release
http://www.trinasolar.com/front/en/news.php?newid=64

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL; ”Trina Solar” or the ”Company”), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today announced that the Company has signed a long-term polysilicon supply agreement with SILFAB S.p.A. (more…)

Freehold, New Jersey, March 1, 2008
Source: Trinity Solar press release
http://trinitysolarsystems.com/content/view/35/

Trinity Solar, a leading provider of solar energy systems to home and business owners, recently installed its 500th solar electric system.  Trinity Solar reached this threshold by servicing clients located throughout New Jersey, New York and Delaware.
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Kyocera to Deliver 1.6 MW of Andalay Solar Panels-
Los Gatos, CA, March 13, 2008
Source: Akeena Solar Inc, press release /BusinessWire
http://www.akeena.net/cm/Investor%20Relations/Home.html

Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, and Kyocera Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest producers and suppliers of solar energy products, have announced a strategic partnership to manufacture Andalay solar panels. Under the agreement Kyocera will manufacture Andalay solar panels utilizing Kyocera’s high efficiency solar cells and will deliver 1.6 MW of panels to Akeena during 2008. Kyocera has also been named Akeena’s preferred supplier for its commercial business. (more…)

Akeena Solar Brings Solar Power to Star Quality Concrete, Boosts Sustainable Concrete Recycling Process
Los Gatos, CA, April 23, 2008
Source: Akeena Solar, Inc press release /Businesswire
http://www.akeena.net/cm/Investor%20Relations/Home.html

Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, today announced the Star Quality Concrete project. This installation will be the largest commercial solar power system in San Jose.  The 410 KW Akeena Solar power system will house 1,890 Akeena solar panels on the roof of Star Quality Concrete in downtown San Jose. (more…)

by Solar Industry Staff , 17 April 2008
http://www.solarindustrymag.com/e107_plugins/content/content_lt.php?content.1239

Taiwan-based CMC Magnetics Corp. has begun pilot operations on its 40 MWp thin-film solar PV manufacturing line, which was supplied by Oerlikon Solar.  The turnkey 40 MWp production facility is capable of producing approximately 500,000 amorphous silicon thin-film solar modules annually. The equipment covers the entire production process, from glass purification to the testing of finished solar modules. The project scope also includes the implementation of the metrology system for quality control, back-end module production and transparent conductive oxide technology. (more…)

Windsor, CA, March 17, 2008
Source: SPG Solar press release
http://www.spgsolar.com/press_GoSolarSonoma.html

Having just completed one of the most successful community discount programs in California as the exclusive solar provider for GoSolarMarin, SPG Solar responds to the requests of Sonoma County residents and offers GoSolarSonoma™. The SPG Solar GoSolarSonoma™ Community Discount Program offers a 10-20% discount to Sonoma County homeowners interested in going solar. (more…)

Austin, Texas, April 17, 2008
Source: Environmental News Service
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/apr2008/2008-04-17-091.asp

The state of Texas will invest $1 million in HelioVolt Corp. of Austin for the construction of a 125,000 square foot manufacturing facility and development space to test and produce the company’s thin-film solar power cells, which convert sunlight into electricity.  The company will manufacture a new type of seamlessly solarized building materials and architectural modules to cover structures with a solar skin. (more…)

Solar Energy Company Sencera raises $3.6 Million to Build 1 Megawatt PV Manufacturing Platform
Charlotte, N.C., Apr 15, 2008
Source: Sencera International Corp./BusinessWire/TradingMarkets.com

Sencera International Corporation, a photovoltaic thin film module and systems developer, announced today that it has secured a $3.6 million equity investment. Funds will be used to accelerate increases in cell efficiency and to complete process integration of the Viper(TM) manufacturing platform. This process is projected to manufacture solar modules at a cost less than $1 per watt. The investment is led by The Quercus Trust. “The Quercus Trust has a long history of investing in the renewable energy sector,” stated Sencera CEO, Dr. Rusty Jewett. “We feel privileged to be part of their portfolio.” (more…)

April 17, 2008
Source: Money.CNN.com/Marketwire
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/marketwire/0387888.htm

Solar Thin Films, Inc. (OTCBB: SLTN) today announced that it has received an order from Grupo Unisolar, S.A. (“Grupo Unisolar”) to build a 5MW turn-key a-SI Module thin film photovoltaic manufacturing plant. The facility, which will be based in Spain, will be sold to Grupo Unisolar for an aggregate purchase price of $12,300,000. In connection with the sale of the plant, the Company also agreed to provide certain installation and testing services to Grupo Unisolar. Solar Thin Films CEO, Peter Lewis, stated, “We are delighted to be associated with Grupo Unisolar. Our thin film technology presents a solution that is both cost effective and environmentally friendly.” (more…)