Modules

Electronics and PV module manufacturer Panasonic has increased its ‘HIT’ module product guarantee in European markets from 10 to 15 years, bringing it in-line with guarantees given by many rivals.

Solar PV module cleaning systems firm Ecoppia said its autonomous, waterless cleaning technology had been certified for use on First Solar’s thin-film modules.

PV module equipment specialist Valoe Corporation, formerly Cencorp has secured €4 million in new funding from Finland’s funding agency for innovation, Tekes.

Silicon Module Super League (SMSL) member JinkoSolar has announced the resignation of its chief strategy officer, Arturo Herrero.

The EC's latest trade duties on solar imports could leave European solar companies with a potentially large bill to pay.

PV manufacturing equipment specialist Singulus is to supply one of its PV cell production lines to an Indian manufacturer.

Advances in module encapsulent technology are needed to complement ongoing progress in improving cell performance, writes Fraunhofer CSE's Liz Fuller.

German manufacturer M10 Industries is to supply two of its ‘Kubus’ stringer tools to Indian module manufacturer Emmvee Photovoltaic Power.

Integrated PV module manufacturer Trina Solar will divide its downstream project development business to two separate entities.

Governor of the Brazilian state of Piaui, Wellington Dias, has met with Switzerland-based PV manufacturing equipment supplier Meyer Burger to discuss the setting up of a solar module factory in the municipality of Paulistana, Piaui, in Northeast Brazil.