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27 Sep 2012
First Solar to Power Rural India
First Solar Inc. and Sir Ratan Tata Trust announced plans to collaborate on a pilot project to provide safe drinking water and irrigation to rural communities in India's northern Uttarakhand state. -
27 Sep 2012
JA Solar Commences 90MW Module Shipments from Bids with China Power Investment
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced that it has commenced solar module shipments from successful bids totaling 90MW with China Power Investment Corporation ("CPI"). The Company has signed supply agreements with subsidiaries of CPI for an initial 40MW of modules, delivery of which is expected to be completed by the end of 2012. JA Solar's total of 90MW in successful bids makes it the largest single bid winner from a 200MW tender offered by CPI. -
27 Sep 2012
Sharp May Close Europe, U.S. Solar Units to Secure Financing Sources
Japan's Sharp Corp has offered to shut its solar panel businesses in Europe and the United States as a further cost cutting measure to persuade banks to extend $2.7 billion of the fresh financing it needs to stay in business. -
27 Sep 2012
Yingli Green Energy Rejects Accusations of Illegal Subsidization
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited strongly rejects accusations contained in an anti-subsidy complaint filed by EuProsun, an initiative of European solar companies led by SolarWorld, which was submitted at the European Commission yesterday. -
27 Sep 2012
Isofoton and INDSYS Set to Develop 300MW PV Projects in Saudi Arabia
- Both companies signed a joint venture agreement. -
26 Sep 2012
Heraeus Opens New PV Facility in Taiwan
The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit has announced the opening of its newest manufacturing site in Taiwan. The facility will allow Heraeus PV to offer faster service and customized products for the Taiwanese market. -
26 Sep 2012
Suntech, Bangchak Turn on Southeast Asia's Largest Solar Plant in Thailand
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that South East Asia's largest silicon photovoltaic power plant, a 44-megawatt project called "Sunny Bangchak", achieved grid connection on September 4, 2012. The project, located in Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, forty kilometers outside Bangkok, Thailand, is owned by Bangchak Public Petroleum Co., Ltd (BCP), utilizes Suntech's solar panels and was constructed by engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner Solartron Public Co., Ltd. -
26 Sep 2012
Manz Increases Efficiency of Crystalline Solar Cells with a New Vacuum-Coating System
• Fully automated system for front and back side passivation of crystalline solar cells -
25 Sep 2012
Dow Corning, LG Electronics and Seowon University Sign MOU for PV System Installations
Dow Corning Corporation has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG Electronics and Seowon University relating to innovative photovoltaic (PV) systems using LG Electronics modules made with Dow Corning silicone encapsulation technology for installation on Seowon University's premises in South Korea. -
25 Sep 2012
Suntech Announces Commitment to Action at 2012 CGI to Power Hospital in the DRC
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced that it will create a Commitment to Action as part of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting to help power the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Suntech will donate up to 300 kilowatts of solar panels to the hospital, which will significantly reduce its dependence on expensive diesel generators and firewood.