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Wednesday 12 October 2011
Motech introduces new PV inverter to US market
Taiwan-based solar firm Motech Industries has announced the launch of PVMate 6500U and 7500U PV inverters, a new series of 6.5kW and 7.5kW photovoltaic (PV) inverters for residential...
Tuesday 4 October 2011
Asia-based solar firms to be hit by operation suspensions due to low demand
Starting in 2011, many Europe and US based solar firms have been forced to lower or halt production due to lack of competitiveness. Some firms have even filed for bankruptcy. Industry...
Friday 30 September 2011
Suntech helps provides 150,000 of solar panels in central California
Suntech Power Holdings (Suntech), a China-based provider of solar panels, has announced that it has supplied solar panels for two solar power plants in central California. Built and...
Wednesday 28 September 2011
T-Mobile USA adopts HTC Amaze 4G smartphone for HSPA+ 42Mbps services
T-Mobile USA will launch the HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S II smartphones in October supporting its HSPA+ 42Mbps services operated in 150 local markets in the US.
Tuesday 27 September 2011
Current production plans and demand outlook suggest oversupply will be maintained into next year, says Solarbuzz
Continued solar module overproduction will lead to sustained price pressure across global photovoltaic (PV) markets, already reeling from factory gate prices now down 33% on-year,...
Monday 26 September 2011
Smart grids spur massive demand for lithium ion batteries, says IHS
The expected proliferation of electrical smart grids during the next decade will generate nearly US$6 billion worth of demand by 2020 for lithium ion batteries used mainly in energy...
Thursday 22 September 2011
Canadian Solar receives contract for US hospital project
Canadian Solar, a China-based solar company, has announced it has been awarded a contract to provide solar panels for a new 2.1MW solar power installation at St Peter's University...
Wednesday 7 September 2011
MEMC completes acquisition of US subsidiary of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
MEMC Electronic Materials, a US-based polysilicon supplier and its solar energy subsidiary, SunEdison, announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately held Fotowatio...
Monday 5 September 2011
SolarWorld AG implements transformation measures in the US and Germany
In the last few months, SolarWorld AG has massively expanded and modernized its production capacities along the entire value chain at its locations in the US and in Germany. Older...
Thursday 1 September 2011
Percentage of US consumers planning to buy TVs hits record low, says IHS iSuppli
Spooked by the sputtering economy, US consumers are choosing to forego television purchases, with the number of Americans planning to buy new sets plunging to record low levels, according...
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Taiwan solar firms over-dependent on Europe and US customers
The return of demand in the third quarter has not been as strong as expected, hence many small- and medium-size solar firms in China might face production halts, according to China-based...
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Suntech 2Q11 shipments up 48% on year
Suntech Power Holdings (Suntech), a China-based solar firm, has announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011.
Thursday 18 August 2011
US photovoltaic installations forecast to soar 166% in 2011, says IHS iSuppli
US photovoltaic (PV) installations in 2011 will rise 166 % to a total of 2.4GW, with California leading the country in the amount of power derived from renewable solar energy, according...
Tuesday 16 August 2011
Germany solar market to thrive throughout 3Q-4Q11
Demand from the solar markets in Germany and Italy has been increasing, according to industry sources, However, some customers have been requesting for low prices, with solar firms...
Friday 12 August 2011
Debt crisis in Europe to have limited impact on solar industry
The current conditions of the global economy have been casting clouds over the solar industry. However, industry sources pointed out that the debt crisis in Europe should have relatively...