Latest Photovoltaics Stories

GUETENBACH, Germany, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The n-PASHA Alliance (RENA GmbH, ECN and Tempress Systems, Inc.), is pleased to announce today that it has been selected by Nexolon America LLC to provide n-type technology and equipment to its photovoltaic cell production facility in San Antonio, Texas. RENA, with its longtime relationship to Nexolon, is the contractual partner of Nexolon for this 100 MW turnkey project. The n-PASHA technology and equipment is designed to produce...

XINYU CITY, China, and MUNICH and SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LDK) ("LDK Solar") a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) products, together with its partner Solarif, a fully mandated underwriter of HDI-Gerling Netherlands for PV insurances, today in conjunction with the opening of InterSolar Munich 2013, announced the worldwide extension and further advancements of the warranty insurance package, LDK Solar...

Demand for Company's DC/DC Converter Technology Feeds Large-scale PV Project Pipeline FORT COLLINS, Colo., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampt, LLC today announced independent, bank-approved engineering firm BEW, now part of DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, has given Ampt a positive bankability report, strengthening the company's photovoltaic (PV) DC optimizer as suitable for deployment in large solar systems. Ampt's utility-scale programs underway are scheduled to be completed...

EcoSolarCool was featured on NewsWatch as part of its popular consumer tech segment, that takes a look at the latest and coolest technology advances and services available on the market. Andrew Tropeano, host of the segment, shared with viewers how EcoSolarCool’s solar powered refrigerators and freezers can save viewers money. Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 EcoSolarCool was featured on NewsWatch as part of its popular consumer tech segment, that takes a look at the latest and...

The OPTIMUS project will last three years. (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 The European Union has launched a new research project called OPTIMUS, which over the next three years will focus on the research and development of new materials to be applied to solar trackers, in order to maximise their efficiency. With a total budget of 830,577 euros the international project is led by MECASOLAR and also includes the participation of Advanced Composite Fibers (ACF) and ISTON. The project aims to respond...

SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginlong Technologies (Ginlong), a world leading specialist in manufacturing PV and wind grid-tie inverters and small scale wind turbine systems and parts, today announced that the company will present its latest inverter innovations for next generation at Intersolar. The solar industry's most well attended event in North America will take place in San Francisco from July 9 to 11, 2013. At the show, Ginlong will showcase the new generation...

New contract will support 126 MW solar photovoltaic facility in Thailand IMOLA, Italy, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Santerno (www.santerno.com), the Carraro Group company that specializes in alternative energy electronics and industrial automation, today announced that the company has reached an agreement with Energy Absolute, the renewable energy business network in Thailand, to provide solar power inverters to the largest photovoltaic plant in Southeast Asia. Under the terms of...

MARYSVILLE, Calif., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ShoEi Foods, a global producer and processor of nuts and dried and frozen fruits has selected Cenergy Power to engineer and construct a large 864 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The sizeable solar system will be utilized to offset the local energy demand at their walnut processing facility in Marysville, California. ShoEi selected Cenergy Power based on Cenergy's in-depth approach to various design alternatives and...

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhongli Talesun Solar, a global solar solutions company with the world's largest, fully automated solar module manufacturing facility, announced today its newly manufactured 60 and 72 cell polycrystalline and monocrystalline modules have received Underwriter Laboratories 1000V certification. The new certification expands Zhongli Talesun Solar's product offering and supports customers' photovoltaic projects serving utility-scale and...

Outstanding Test Results for YGE 60 Cell Series and PANDA Modules BAODING, China, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), a leading solar energy company and the world's largest photovoltaic ("PV") manufacturer, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar", leads the game when it comes to setting the standards for quality and sustainability in the PV industry. At Intersolar Europe, the...