JinkoSolar supplies 3 MW of PV modules for Honduras’ largest rooftop system

Apr 27, 2015

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (Shanghai, China) on April 27th, 2015 announced that it has supplied approximately 3 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to Embotelladora de Sula S.A. (EMSULA) for Honduras’s largest rooftop solar system, which is also the largest solar PV rooftop project in Central America. Located in San Pedro Sula, the approximately 3 MW rooftop PV project covers an area of 34,000 m2 and sits on top of a modern production facility for bottled soft drinks, juices and purified water.

Intersolar Europe to offer comprehensive accompanying program on solar PV, energy storage and new business models

Apr 27, 2015

From June 10–12, 2015, solar industry representatives meet at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany. Visitors can expect a comprehensive accompanying program: New trends are presented at the Innovation Exchange, while outstanding developments are recognized with the Intersolar AWARD. Workshops and presentations offer those interested the opportunity to expand their knowledge. Intersolar Europe is accompanied by the Intersolar Europe Conference, which sees participants report on and discuss topics such as international market developments and political conditions.

Panasonic to demonstrate PV module and battery storage innovations at Intersolar Europe

Apr 27, 2015

Panasonic Corp.'s (Osaka, Japan) Eco Solutions subsidiary will be demonstrating two new products at Intersolar Europe, which takes place between 10th and 12th June 2015 in Munich: the N285 solar photovoltaic (PV) module from the highly efficient HIT Series and a lithium-ion battery domestic solar power storage system.

EPIA calls for free and fair PV trade between Europe and China, endorses end of Minimum Import Price

Apr 27, 2015

Speaking at the 9th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai on April 27th, 2015, EPIA President Oliver Schaefer outlined the new position of EPIA on the PV modules and solar cells trade case between China and the EU. Schaefer stated that the European Photovoltaic Industry Association is a strong supporter of free and fair trade and would like to see PV trade relations between Europe and China return to normal undistorted, fair trade as soon as possible, when the duties and respective price undertaking expire in 2015.

SolarWorld boosts PV shipments of by 44%, increases revenue by 50% in Q1, 2015

Apr 27, 2015

In Q1, 2015 SolarWorld AG (Bonn, Germany) increased group-wide shipments of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and kits by 44 percent to 202 megawatts (Q1 2014: 140 MW) the company reports in an ad hoc announcement. The company achieved strong growth above all in the United States, where SolarWorld boosted shipments by 170 percent to 116 MW (Q1 2014: 43 MW). This market had a share of 57 percent of total shipments of modules and kits.

Greenbriar Capital retains CV Brokerage as finance advisor for its 100 MW Montalva solar PV project in Puerto Rico

Apr 27, 2015

Greenbriar Capital Corp. and Atherton Pacific Green (APG), both headquartered at Newport Beach, California, US, on April 27th, 2015 announced their partnership for engineering, procurement, and construction of the 100 MW (AC) "Smart Grid" Montalva solar photovoltaic (PV) project located in Puerto Rico, US. Greenbriar has also retained CV Brokerage Inc. of the Philadelphia area as its financial advisor to arrange project financing for the PV Project.

Shunfeng International Clean Energy to showcase innovative PV, energy saving solutions at SNEC

Apr 27, 2015

Shunfeng International Clean Energy (SFCE, Shanghai, China), along with its subsidiary companies, Shunfeng Photovoltaic (SF-PV), Suntech, Sunways, SAG Solar, Taiwan Carbon Nanotube (TCNT), Powin Energy, and meteocontrol, will be exhibiting at the ninth annual SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai. SFCE will showcase its expanding portfolio of integrated and optimized solutions including EPC and operations and maintenance services for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, as well as low-carbon energy-savings solutions for cities, communities, and commercial facilities.

First-Ever Model IRENA programme engages youth on energy and climate issues

Apr 27, 2015

Local youth leaders gathered on April 25th, 2015 in Abu Dhabi to take part in the first-ever programme exposing youth to the inner workings of the agency tasked with supporting the global uptake of renewable energy. Organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Model IRENA programme simulated the IRENA Council, one of the Agency’s principal governing organs.

Manz announces new world record efficiency for CIGS thin-film solar PV modules at 16%

Apr 27, 2015

With a module efficiency of 16 percent, Manz AG (Reutlingen, Germany) presents a new efficiency world record for CIGS thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) modules on April 27th, 2015 at SNEC in Shanghai, the world's leading trade fair for the photovoltaics industry. In doing so, Manz is pushing forward into a new dimension and closing the efficiency gap that has previously existed in between CIGS and the multi-crystalline PV technology that is still prevalent today, the company emphasizes.

PV producer Hanwha Q CELLS debuts in China, displays solar technology “Engineered in Germany” at SNEC

Apr 27, 2015

Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany), the world's largest solar cell manufacturer and one of the largest photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers, will display its “Engineered in Germany” technologies and PV products at the 2015 SNEC PV Power Expo in Shanghai from April 28th to 30th. “The recent merger of Hanwha SolarOne and Hanwha Q CELLS has created the largest solar cell manufacturer in the world, with annual production capacity reaching 3.28 GW,” noted Hanwha Q CELLS president Mr. Nam Seong Woo.