Solar Cells Info

Hands-on training, booth exhibits all show the industry is ready to grow
Buffalo, NY, May 11, 2009
Source: Sanyo press release
http://us.sanyo.com/News/SANYO-HIT-Power-N-Series-to-be-a-Hit-Item-and-Topic-at-Solar-2009-in-Buffalo

SANYO Energy (U.S.A.) Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO), a leading company for energy and environment, announces its display of its latest HIT Power® N Series and HIT® Double bifacial panels in booth number 1910 at the ASES SOLAR 2009 conference, scheduled from May 11 to May 16 at the Buffalo-Niagara Convention Center. Along with the trade show, there will be a special business training event called “SOLAR SUCCESS!” where SANYO will be offering a complete 2-hour hands-on training workshop on the latest products and technology, focusing on the N Series and HIT® Double on May 14. (more…)

Tokyo, May 22, 2009
Source: Sanyo press release
http://us.sanyo.com/News/SANYO-Develops-HIT-Solar-Cells-with-World-s-Highest-Energy-Conversion-Efficiency-of-23-0-

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) announced today that it has broken its own record for the world’s highest energy conversion efficiency*2 in practical size (100 cm2 or more) crystalline silicon-type solar cells, achieving a efficiency of 23.0%*3 (until now 22.3%) at a research level for its proprietary HIT*1 solar photovoltaic cells. (more…)

Toronto, ON, May 25, 2009
Source: Timminco press release
http://www.timminco.com/PressRelease.aspx?prId=994341&id=24

Timminco Limited (“Timminco”) (TSX:TIM) and Q-Cells SE (“Q-Cells”) (FRANKFURT:QCE) announced that they have reached a new supply agreement for solar grade silicon. It will replace the agreement signed in 2008 for the five-year period through 2013. The new agreement contemplates deliveries of 100 mt of solar grade silicon for the remainder of 2009. Volumes, pricing and other terms for deliveries of solar grade silicon in years 2010 to 2013 will be subject to mutual agreement by the end of 2009 and will be negotiated in the context of prevailing solar industry market conditions. Timminco will also return the outstanding deposit of approximately EUR 8.9 million to Q-Cells. The companies agreed to a repayment schedule that will commence in the first quarter 2010 and be completed by the end of 2010. Timminco will pay interest on the outstanding balance at an agreed rate. (more…)

by Mark Osborne, 26 May 2009
Source: PVTech.org
http://www.pvtech.org/news/_a/
eupd_research_2gw_of_solar_installations_expected_in_germany_in_09/

According to EuPD Research’s estimations made in the new study: ‘The German PV Market Understand the Demand – Explore the Potential,’ two gigawatts of modules will be installed in Germany in 2009, restoring the country as the largest solar market in the world.  Due to the strong private rooftop market in Germany, the market research firm believes that a total of 99GWp could be installed before saturation. The report has been issued to coincide with the largest solar event in the world, Intersolar 2009, being held this week in Munich, Germany. (more…)

Changzhou, China, April 14, 2009 /PRNewswire
Source: Trina Solar Press release
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=206405&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1275978

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, today announced the completion of a 4.7MW photovoltaic facility developed by ErgyCapital at the end of February, 2009.  Trina Solar was the sole supplier of PV modules to ErgyCapital used on the rooftop installation, which was carried out in the town of Serravalle Scrivia in the Piedmont region of Italy. The project is currently Italy’s largest photovoltaic facility and single roof-mounted solar system, involving approximately 38,000 square meters of solar panels. The system is expected to generate approximately 5 GW/hour of electricity per year and will benefit the environment by reducing up to 2,500 tons of CO2 emissions. (more…)

Changzhou,  China, May 6 /PRNewswire
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?
c=206405&p=irolnewsArticle&ID=1284983

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, today announced that the Company has expanded its European sales and marketing team.  Due to the continued development of its business initiatives in Europe and the growing demand for Trina Solar’s quality products in over 18 countries, the Company has expanded its Sales and Marketing team to better serve the established markets of Germany, Italy, France, and Spain, as well as the emerging markets such as the Czech Republic, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, and Greece. The Company is pleased to announce two new appointments, who joined the Company’s strong sales team in April 2009. (more…)

by Tom Cheyney, 27 May 2009
Source: PVTech.org
http://www.pvtech.org/news/_a/
u.s._department_of_energy_to_allocate_another_117.6_million_to_expand_accel/

Some $117.6 million will be allocated to solar-related projects out of $467 million in funds from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act designated to expand and accelerate the development, deployment, and use of geothermal and solar energy throughout the U.S. President Barack Obama said that the funding represents a substantial downpayment that will help the two renewables industries overcome technical barriers, demonstrate new technologies, and provide support for clean energy jobs for years to come. (more…)

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http://www.worldofphotovoltaics.com/vbnews.php?do=viewarticle&artid=396&

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) will build between 100 and 400 electricity-generating mini solar power plants throughout North Carolina over the next two years in one of the first large-scale initiatives of its kind in the U.S., CEO Jim Rogers said today. “Solar and wind are both going to be key parts of our strategy going forward,” Rogers told reporters following the company’s annual meeting. (more…)

Source: WorldofPhotovoltaics.com /30 May 2009
http://www.worldofphotovoltaics.com/vbnews.php?do=viewarticle&artid=413

Ascent Solar Technologies Inc said Wednesday it has agreed to provide its thin-film photovoltaic modules for an energy efficient unmanned aerial vehicle being developed by Bye Aerospace.  The solar firm, based in Thornburg, Colorado, said in a statement today that Bye Aerospace has no contract for the airplane but that initial meetings are being conducted with U.S. government entities, according to CNET. (more…)

Source: WorldofPhotovoltaics.com /28 May 2009
http://www.worldofphotovoltaics.com/index.php?do=viewarticle&artid=416

3S Swiss Solar Systems has delivered a solar-module turnkey production system to Emmvee Photovoltaics, which has begun manufacturing on the 25-MW line at its factory near Bangalore, India.  “We are extremely satisfied with the line supplied by 3S because we are able to produce a high yield on a very low breakage rate,” explained D.V. Manjunatha, managing director of Emmvee Photovoltaics, which has already ordered the tools necessary to expand its module output to 50 MW. (more…)