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part 1 of 2-part series on leading Photovoltaic players
by David Appleyard /April 13, 2008
Source: Renewable Energy World
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/reworld/story?id=51590

The weather may be gloomy in Europe right now, but the outlook for solar players on both sides of the Atlantic could hardly be better. With production capacity expansion a recurring theme and many players announcing record operating results, it is hard to imagine a cloud on the horizon for the PV industry. Here we present the first part of our look at the major players and events of 2007, and take a peek into what 2008 may hold. David Appleyard reports. (more…)

Berlin, February 26, 2008
Source. Solon AG press release

The Berlin-based firm SOLON AG für Solartechnik (ISIN DE0007471195) today published its preliminary results for 2007. They reveal that the company grew strongly once more last year, and it produced solar modules and power generation systems with a total output of 118 megawatts (2006: 84 megawatts). Consolidated revenue rose by 45 percent to EUR 503 million (2006: EUR 346.4 million), exceeding its revenue forecast for 2007, which was revised upward last November. EBITDA increased by 39 percent to EUR 43 million (2006: EUR 30.9 million). Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) totaled EUR 35 million, a year-on-year rise of 41 percent (2006: EUR 24.8 million). (more…)

Berlin, April 15, 2008
Source: Solon AG press release
http://www.solonag.com/
http://www.asp-center.de/irportal/news_list_live.jsp?lang=ENGLISCH

SOLON AG, headquartered in Berlin and one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of solar modules and photovoltaic systems, has sold several large-scale power plants in Spain to expand on the Company’s already strong position in the Spanish market.  The solar power plants were developed and implemented by SOLON Solar Investments GmbH, Freiburg, Germany, a SOLON subsidiary that specializes in planning large-scale power plant projects for financial investors. (more…)

SolarCity Recipient of Prestigious Aspen Energy and Environment Award
Foster City, CA, March 27, 2008
Source: Solar City press release /PRNewswire
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-27-2008/0004781449

SolarCity, California’s leading provider of solar energy systems, today announced that the company was chosen as part of a distinguished group of winners of the first annual Aspen Energy and Environment Awards, which will be presented at a ceremony on March 29, 2008, during the inaugural Aspen Environment Forum in Aspen, CO. (more…)

by Garrett Hering
Source; PHOTON International, April 2008
http://www.photon-international.com/news_archiv/details.aspx?cat=News_PI&sub=america&pub=4&parent=968

US-based solar-grade silicon start-up AE Polysilicon on Feb. 15 broke ground on a $100 million facility located outside Philadelphia at the Key International Port Complex.  The facility will use fluidized bed reactor (FBR) technology to produce granular silicon. (more…)

Israeli energy startup Zenith Solar is pioneering a “concentrated solar power” method that is up to five times more efficient than standard technology
by Neal Sandler, Business Week Europe /March 26, 2008
Source: Businessweek.com
http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/mar2008/
gb20080326_485582.htm?chan=globalbiz_europe+index+page_companies

Rooftops all over Israel look strikingly similar: More than 1 million households in the nation of 7.1 million people have solar panels that produce hot water—a relatively simple technology that gained popularity after the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, when oil prices shot up sharply. As of the early 1990s, all new residential buildings were required by the government to install solar water-heating systems. (more…)

Vancouver, B.C., April 1, 2008
Source: Xantrex Technology Inc press release
http://www.xantrex.com/web/did/1802/readnews.asp

Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) announced today it has received an order valued at over US$5.5 million from a new customer, Nuevas Energias del Sureste S.A., for Xantrex’s GT3.8 kilowatt (kW) grid-tie solar inverters.  The Xantrex solar inverters will be installed at three sites in Spain: a four and three megawatt (MW) site in the region of Alhama and a three MW site in the region of Murcia, for a total of 10MW.  The delivery of the Xantrex GT3.8 kW grid-tie solar inverters will take place over the next six months. (more…)

Vancouver, B.C., March 27, 2008
Source: Xantrex Technology Inc press release
http://www.xantrex.com/web/did/1800/readnews.asp

Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) announced today it has received a US$2 million order for grid-tie commercial solar inverters from Woojin Electric.  The order is for a combination of the Xantrex GT100 (100 kilowatt) and GT250 (250 kilowatt) three phase solar inverters which are targeted for eight solar projects in Korea.  Delivery of the Xantrex GT100 and GT250 grid-tie solar inverters will take place over the second quarter of 2008. (more…)

Vancouver, B.C., March 19, 2008
Source: Xantrex Technology Inc. /press release
http://www.xantrex.com/web/did/1798/readnews.asp

Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) announces the launch of its Xantrex™ Gateway monitoring system, an innovative wireless monitoring solution for small scale solar power installations.  The Xantrex Gateway is the central communication component of a residential or small commercial solar energy system. It keeps the system owner informed about the system’s operation and energy production from any location. The Gateway’s wireless capability bridges the gap between Xantrex single phase grid tie (GT) inverters and the system owner’s computer.
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Vancouver, B.C., March 18, 2008
Source: Xantrex Technologies Inc, press release
http://www.xantrex.com/web/did/1792/readnews.asp

Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) announced today it has received a US$2.4 million purchase order for grid-tie commercial solar inverters from a leading North American solar systems integrator.  The order is for a combination of the Xantrex GT100 (100 kW) and GT250 (250 kW) three phase solar inverters which will be installed at several commercial facilities.  The shipments will take place over the first and second quarter of 2008. (more…)