3D-Micromac launched the second generation of its high-performance microCELL OTF laser systems at SNEC 2017. The high-performance production solution for Laser Contact Opening (LCO) of PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) solar cells achieves a throughput of 8,000 wafers per hour (wph).
Struggling China-based PV manufacturer Yingli Green Energy, which recently reported an annual loss of US$293.6 million and total debts of US$2.2 billion has received new demands from bondholders over looming payments and partial previous defaults.
India will add 9,812MW of solar PV this year, according to the latest quarterly market update from Mercom Capital Group, which is significantly up from the 9,020MW that the consultancy previously forecast in January this year.
Specialist PV manufacturing equipment supplier Amtech Systems has secured a follow-on order for the second phase of a multi-phase 1GW project for high-efficiency n-type PERC and n-type bifacial cell equipment.
The complaint filed by Suniva is not a revival or renewal of the longstanding anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases, however, it’s something different all-together. For want of a better phrase, it’s the nuclear option, and ultimately, President Trump has his finger on this red button too.
‘Silicon Module Super League’ (SMSL) member Trina Solar has secured the second largest order for bifacial modules, according to PV Tech’s analysis. The shipment occurred in April 2017 and is Trina Solar's first order for its bifacial modules.
‘Silicon Module Super League’ (SMSL) member Canadian Solar has secured a US$97 million debt facility for a 92MWp project in North Carolina, US, from Prudential Capital Group and a tax equity investment commitment from US Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC).
Norway-headquartered integrated PV module manufacturer REC Group announced that it has started commercial production on what it claims is the highest power 72-cell multicrystalline solar panel in the world.
