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Heraeus Strengthens Commitment to the Future of Photovoltaics

2012-09-20 02:22:42

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit reaffirms its commitment to the industry in 2012 through significant investment in new products, new facilities, increased production capacity, R&D resources, and additional personnel. While the photovoltaic market has slowed down in recent months, Heraeus stands by its mission to reduce the cost per watt of solar cells via silver paste technology to bring even greater value to...

China Sunergy Inked Sales Contract With Carillion Construction, Marking its First Shipment to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2012-09-20 02:21:31

NANJING, China, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN) ("China Sunergy" or the "Company"), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced that the Company had shipped 72KW multi-crystalline solar modules early this month to Carillion Construction Ltd. ("Carillion Construction"), a UK-headquartered multinational company dedicated to sustainable and green energy projects. China Sunergy's solar modules would be installed in a trial...

JinkoSolar Exhibits at PV SEC 2012

2012-09-19 22:21:07

SHANGHAI, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), a leading global solar power product manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the 27th EU PVSEC trade fair to be held at the exhibition grounds in Frankfurt, Germany, from 25 to 28 September. JinkoSolar's latest products, including the new Wing series of solar panels, lighter, thinner than conventional ones, will be on display at stand...

Yingli Green Energy Partners with Solar 360 in Australia

2012-09-18 02:21:50

BAODING, China and SYDNEY, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar", today announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty. Ltd. ("Yingli Australia"), has signed a Master Distributor...

JinkoSolar Panels Power Schools in Western China Hit by 2010 Yushu Earthquake

2012-09-17 22:20:15

SHANGHAI, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company," NYSE: JKS), a leading global solar power product manufacturer, today announced that it has donated 15kW of solar panels to three local elementary schools located in Chengduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Upon completion in mid-October, the solar PV system will provide enough power to meet the schools' basic electricity needs. In addition,...

Condo Homeowners See Solar Electric Benefits

2012-09-17 10:21:29

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Can solar energy unite a homeowners' association? The answer is yes, as demonstrated by Remington Post, one of Boulder, Colorado's, largest and most established condominium communities. Traditionally viewed as institutions slow to embrace major change, Remington Post's HOA proved to be an exception, as its 278 members reached consensus on a project to install Phase 1 of a solar-powered electricity system to serve its 17-acre campus....

Heraeus Debuts New SOL9600 Series to European Market at 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

2012-09-17 02:21:56

FRANKFURT, Germany and WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will highlight its new SOL9600 Series of front-side metallization pastes at this year's 27th Annual European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (PVSEC) from September 24-28 in Frankfurt, Germany. "Heraeus is eagerly anticipating the European debut of SOL9600," said Andy London, Global Manager of the Photovoltaics Business Unit. "This series of...

Suntech Resets Production Capacity and Optimizes Organization

2012-09-17 02:21:52

WUXI, China, Sept.17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) ("Suntech" or the "Company") today announced that in order to reduce production cost and operating expenses, the Company has temporarily closed a portion of its solar cell production capacity in Wuxi, China and will continue to optimize its organization. David King, Suntech's CEO, said, "In this rapidly evolving solar market, it is crucial to evaluate market trends and adapt our business to suit....

ReneSola Solar Modules to Power Landmark Commercial and Retail Development

2012-09-13 02:23:12

JIASHAN, China, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOL), a leading global manufacturer of solar photovoltaic ("PV") modules and wafers, today announced it has contracted to sell 512 kilowatts ("kW") of its high-quality, high-efficiency solar modules to Cummings Properties, one of the most prominent full-service commercial real estate development and property management organizations in Massachusetts, for use on the rooftop solar system...

Suntech Introduces Compact 305 Watt SuperPoly Module in Europe

2012-09-12 22:25:11

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest producer of solar panels, will introduce a new generation of their successful 72-cell module for commercial and utility-scale electricity generation in Europe. The SuperPoly STP305-24/Ve, with 15.7 percent efficiency, is ideally suited for large-scale commercial projects seeking a low levelized cost of energy (LCOE). In addition, the new Ve-Series modules feature...