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Chinese Government Grants Operation License to Solar Cell Production Facility in Shandong Province

The Chinese government has granted an operation license for a solar cell production facility in Shandong Province in mainland China.

2 Mar 2011

Masdar, U.S. DOE Test Advanced Solar Photovoltaic Coating Technologies

Masdar and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have declared that they will team up to examine the performance of advanced solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to prevent cementation, dry dust adhesion and moisture issues that are typically encountered by PV module manufacturers.

2 Mar 2011

Spire Introduces Electroluminescence Solar Module Tester for PV Modules

Provider of turnkey production lines and capital equipment for PV modules production, Spire has launched a new, sophisticated metrology equipment called the Spi-ELTM Electroluminescence Solar Module Tester.

2 Mar 2011

Solar3D Uses Silvaco Software to Accelerate Efficient Solar Cell Development

Solar3D announced that it has used Silvaco’s advanced software to upgrade its computer simulation systems. Solar3D develops 3D solar cell technology, while Silvaco provides electronic design automation software solutions.

28 Feb 2011

SoloPower Secures Conditional Commitment Loan to Build Thin Film Solar Module Facility

Producer of flexible thin film solar modules and cells, SoloPower has secured a conditional commitment loan guarantee worth $197 million from the US Department of Energy Loan Programs Office to construct a photovoltaic module production plant in Wilsonville, Oregon.

From SoloPower 24 Feb 2011

Solar Liberty Completes Rooftop Solar System Installation at Greater Rochester International Airport

A New York-based qualified installer and contractor of solar systems, Solar Liberty Energy Systems has completed the deployment of solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Greater Rochester International Airport (GRIA) building.

24 Feb 2011

Phillips-Van Heusen to Install Solyndra Solar Panels at Bridgewater Facility

Apparel manufacturer, Phillips-Van Heusen will install a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at it main administrative office building located in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

23 Feb 2011

DuPont’s PV Metallization Paste Improves MWT Solar Cell Efficiency

DuPont Microcircuit Materials (MCM) has launched its latest generation of Metal Wrap Through (MWT) technology called the DuPont Solamet PV701 photovoltaic metallization paste for rear interlinked silicon solar cell designs.

23 Feb 2011