manufacturing

SEG Solar has commissioned the first phase of its newest cell manufacturing facility, in Indonesia, with a production capacity of 2GW.

Almaden has announced plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, via its existing subsidiary Almaden (MENA).

Swiss renewable power developer Axpo and EDF Renewables Hellas have signed a power purchase agreement (PPAs) for 102MW of solar capacity.

Austria has announced a 'Made in Europe' bonus of 20% to government funding for PV and storage projects that use components made in Europe.

Leading Chinese firm DAS Solar has started construction at a 3GW module manufacturing facility in Mandeure, France, its first in Europe.

Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has reduced shifts for around 300 employees at its Thalheim cell manufacturing facility amid supply chain challenges.

Solar Media will host a panel discussion on European manufacturing at this year’s Intersolar Europe event, at the company’s stand on 7 May.

Japanese cell and module manufacturer Toyo Solar has begun production at its solar cell processing plant in Ethiopia.

ES Foundry has signed a 150MW cell supply deal with what it calls a “leading national community solar developer” in the US.

Bert Thin Films has used a copper paste on a tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) M10 solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 24%.