Manufacturing

November 15, 2016
China-based N-type monocrystalline module manufacturer Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., (HT-SAAE) said that it’s ‘HIGHWAY’ PV modules (265 – 270W 60-cell) have gained TUV Rheinland’s ‘Ultimate Reliability Certification’.
November 15, 2016
Leading ‘Silicon Module Super League’ (SMSL) member JinkoSolar said that its entire portfolio of PV modules passed the 96-hour Potential Induced Degradation ("PID") resistance test to IEC62804 standards.
November 15, 2016
China-based polysilicon and wafer producer Daqo New Energy reported third quarter 2016 financial results that characterised the abrupt demand slowdown from PV manufacturers at the beginning of the quarter but cited a strong rebound in demand since October.
November 15, 2016
PV and electronics equipment manufacturing and automation specialist Manz AG has said that expected ‘CIGSfab’ purchase orders that would be the largest in the history of the company have been delayed and not expected to be signed in 2016.
November 14, 2016
S:FLEX now offers installers a new, aerodynamic installation system for the growing segments of residential and commercial buildings. ‘Flat Direct’ can be used on pitched roofs with up to 30° slope and guarantees short installation times with its pre-assembled components.
November 14, 2016
Specialist PV manufacturing equipment supplier Singulus Technologies has noted the delay in assembling and commissioning two previously shipped orders to customers that were expected to have been operational in 2016.
November 14, 2016
As demand for glass/glass modules increases, a rethink on encapsulant materials may be required, suggests Dow.
November 11, 2016
Perovskite start-up Oxford PV is developing a pilot-line in Germany that will bring its cells closer to commercialisation.
November 8, 2016
China-based integrated PV manufacturer ReneSola has been warned by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it is at threat of being de-listed, due to non-compliance with the US$1.00 minimum share price rule.
November 8, 2016
Solar EPC firm TerraSmart has launched a new aerial drone that is expected to bring added precision, speed and cost-saving measures to the PV construction sector.

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