Romag's BIPV PowerGlaz technology, introduced in 2004, provides integrated solutions for architects and those involved in the design of PV systems for buildings. The product is designed with the aim of breaking down the aesthetic barrier often in place when considering the use of PV in building design.
The feed-in tariff rate in the Czech Republic of between €0.50/kWh and €0.52/kWh is locked in for 20 years, yet the Czech government has always held a possible annual cut for this rate, which has a maximum cost decrease of 5% per year. This 5% cut has now been announced and will be fully implemented at the beginning of 2010.
Bosch Solar Energy and Allianz Climate Solutions have entered into a partnership for the planning, financing, and turnkey construction of large-scale PV power stations of approximately 1MW. The agreements have now been signed.
Module manufacturer, MiaSolé, has started shipping CIGS thin-film modules from its California production facility. The company has now shipped its modules to 30 customer sites across Europe and the U.S.
China based monocrystalline silicon solar ingots and wafers manufacturer, Solargiga Energy Holdings' 300kW pilot BIPV project has commenced power generation successfully.
Sanyo North America, subsidiary of the North American regional headquarters of Sanyo Electric, based in San Diego, has officially opened its latest manufacturing plant for solar PV products - the Salem Energy and Technology Park.
Through a joint venture initiative between twelve companies and the Desertec Foundation, solar photovoltaics and sustainability will be promoted in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The joint venture group signed the articles of association for the Desertec Industrial Initiative (DII) on October 30 in Munich.
A strategic alliance has been signed for Shanghai Guangdian Electric Group (SGEG) to market Advanced Energy's (AE) line of Solaron grid-tie PV inverters in China.
BTU International has announced its financial results for the third quarter, ending September 27, 2009. Similarly to other companies' results for this quarter, figures were up from second quarter, yet down fairly significantly from the same quarter last year.
CNPV has entered into a long-term strategic sales agreement with SET, German project development and distribution company. The agreement was signed in conjunction with this years EUPVSEC Hamburg conference and exhibition, held September 21-25.
