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13.07.2012centrotherm Files for Chapter 11-Type Proceedings
centrotherm photovoltaics AG has today submitted an application to the relevant District Court of Ulm for the launching of insolvency protection proceedings (pursuant to the German Act Relating to the Further Simplification of the Reorganization of Companies [ESUG], and Section 270b of the German Insolvency Directive [InsO]), and for the opening of insolvency proceedings under its own administration in connection with this application. With the help of these proceedings, the company aims to consistently pursue the reorganization path that it has already adopted. The application includes the subsidiaries centrotherm thermal solutions GmbH & Co. KG and centrotherm SiTec GmbH. The activities of the companies centrotherm management services GmbH & Co. KG and centrotherm cell & module GmbH are to be prospectively bundled within the parent company as part of the reorganization. All other subsidiaries both in Germany and abroad will continue to operate as previously, and will not participate in the insolvency protection proceedings. -
13.07.2012
Parabel's Krempendorf Solar Park Begins to Take Shape
At the end of June 2012, the 40.5MW Jännersdorf solar park in Brandenburg (Prignitz, in the municipality of Marienfliess) was completed and commenced operation in accordance with the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). The "sister" project in Krempendorf, which is roughly 10km away, is designed to achieve an output of 50MW and is Parabel AG's next major construction project. -
12.07.2012
Q.CELLS Develops 60-Cells Module with Record Performance of 301W
Q.CELLS is the first photovoltaics company in the world to break the 300 wattpeak (Wp) barrier for 60-cells modules. The record performance of 301Wp was confirmed by the independent testing institute SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance) Institut Fresenius in Dresden. -
12.07.2012
EDF EN Announces Divestiture of Ontario Solar Project
EDF EN Canada Inc. today announced it has completed the divestiture transaction of four Ontario solar projects with Fiera Axium Infrastructure Canada L.P. -
12.07.2012
aleo solar verzeichet Interesse Solarmodulen und neuen Services
Die erstmals auf der Intersolar gezeigten aleo Module und Montagesysteme stoßen auf eine starke Nachfrage. Dem Fachpublikum wurde in München gleich eine ganze Reihe innovativer Produkte präsentiert: Das Hochertragsmodul nutzt auch die Rückseite für die Erzeugung von Solarstrom und bringt damit wesentlich mehr Ertrag. Gezeigt wurde zudem ein Solarhybridmodul, das die Vorteile von solarthermischen und Photovoltaik-Anlagen vereint und zugleich der Warmwasserbereitung und der Stromerzeugung dient. Das Blendschutz-Modul ermöglicht eine Installation auch in Flughafennähe und an Fassaden. Und mit einem neuen rahmenlosen BIPV-Modul erweitert aleo solar den Gestaltungsspielraum für die ästhetische Gebäudeintegration. Viele Installateure interessieren sich auch für das neue Hocheffizienzmodul, die Speicherlösungen sowie das universelle Montagesystem SOL-50. Diese Unterkonstruktion des Herstellers SEN ist auf unterschiedlichste Dachtypen ausgelegt. aleo Module lassen sich damit innerhalb kurzer Zeit installieren. -
12.07.2012
aleo solar Registers Interest in Innovative Solar Modules
aleo solar today announced that the new modules and mounting systems unveiled at Intersolar are experiencing strong demand. Trade professionals attending the Munich show were treated to a complete range of innovative products: The module even uses the back to produce electricity from solar energy, which boosts yield considerably. Also on show was a solar hybrid module, which combines the benefits of solar thermal and photovoltaic systems and can be used both for hot water production and as a generator. The antiglare module also enables installation near airports and on facades. And with its new frameless BIPV module, aleo solar is offering new design options for visually appealing building integration. Many fitters are also interested in the new highefficiency module, the storage solutions and the SOL-50 universal mounting system. This subframe system made by SEN is designed to fit a wide range of roof types. Once fitted, it ensures the rapid installation of aleo modules. -
11.07.2012Photon Energy Donates PV Technology to Uganda
Photon Energy has participated in a charitable program facilitating electrification and water supply in a village in Uganda, thus delivering on its motto that "Clean energy must be for everyone." -
11.07.2012SoloPower 2d Generation Modules Certified to UL and IEC Standards
SoloPower has received certification of its next-generation SF1, SP1, and SP3L SoloPanels® to both Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, the company announced today. -
11.07.2012Powerway Establishes Logistics Base in the Netherlands
Following the implementation of a 35MW free field project, Powerway has established a logistics base in The Netherlands. This will support the smooth implementation of the project, and, more importantly, support Powerway's ability to grow with the development trends of the PV markets in Western European countries, including The UK, Germany, France, and Denmark. It will provide Powerway with the flexibility to quickly supply the fast-growing demand for its products in these important markets. -
11.07.2012KYOCERA Modules Confirmed as PID Resistant by Fraunhofer CSP Test
Kyocera Corporation announced that its solar modules have again passed independent quality testing with flying colors after the non-profit Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP (Halle, Germany) disclosed the results of its potential induced degradation (PID) test which demonstrated that Kyocera's modules did not show any degradation after being subjected to high voltage stress testing. The results of this third-party test illustrate the high quality and high reliability of Kyocera's modules - which are born of the company's more than 35 years of experience in the industry and its quality-focused manufacturing process.