1366 Technologies unveils 3-D wafers
The company says that its 3-D wafers lower the amount of silicon needed for each wafer without losing strength or performance.
SolarWorld’s finalized Q2 financials confirm growth
The German PV manufacturer recorded significant growth in the company’s sales and revenues compared to the same period last year, while also returning to a positive operating result, although it had to revise down its preliminary results.
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A critical rate case in Arizona gets resolved, NRG moves to acquire SunEdison assets, SolarCity goes BIPV, downsizing at SMA and SunPower, results from SCTY, RUN & VSLR, and more…
SolarCity to make BIPV modules at Buffalo factory, will consider cell partnership
Industry analysts note that the market for residential BIPV in the United States is “non-existent” at present, and SolarCity’s plans to use crystalline silicon are a new direction.
3D-Micromac opens North American headquarters in San Jose
This is the first major presence of the German laser experts in North America.
SMA to close Denver factory, lay off 280
The world’s largest inverter maker says the move is “unavoidable”, and is maintaining its sales and service operations in California.
SunPower to shed 1,200 jobs as it cuts revenue forecast and expects 2016 loss
Extension of the ITC has stripped urgency from U.S. market, company CEO says, prompting a rethink on solar power plant timeline. SunPower will close Philippines fab as part of re-positioning of supply.
Tesla: Gigafactory is “on schedule” to support 2017 Model 3 roll-out
Elon Musk gave scarce information on developments at the world’s largest battery factory in Tesla’s Q2 results.
Enphase reports third quarter of losses in Q2 2016
The microinverter maker has pursued price reduction to gain market share, but has not turned a profit since Q3 2015.
Exclusive: Solarworld CEO Frank Asbeck breaks silence on Hemlock dispute
Solarworld CEO Frank Asbeck talks to pv magazine on the recent finding against the company in its legal dispute with Hemlock Semiconductor. A supremely confident Asbeck explains why he doesn’t think the judge’s decision changes the case at hand, while still expecting a settlement with Hemlock, and why any final decision will not affect the company’s American subsidiary nor the German company.
