Alencon Systems Begins Shipping SPOT V4 DC-DC Optimizer
Hatboro, PA-based Alencon has begun distribution of its String Power Optimizer, or SPOT, which it calls “the PV industry’s most powerful and versatile DC-DC optimizer for large commercial and utility scale applications.”
AlionEnergy Readies New Tracker First Install
Richmond, CA-based AlionEnergy expects the first commercial installation of its new tracker system as early as February.
Tesla/Panasonic Gigafactory to begin producing PV modules in summer 2017
Panasonic also take over capital costs at the new factory in Buffalo, and its HIT technology will be used in the Solar Roof product
Panasonic to supply PV modules to Tesla from Japan, Malaysia
The collaboration between the two companies is moving beyond Panasonic running the Tesla/SolarCity gigafactory, and will enable Panasonic to re-open a factory in Japan.
Trina Solar shareholders approve deal to go private
Chinese tier 1 solar manufacturer Trina Solar looks all set to become a private company, after its shareholders approved a merger with Fortune Solar and Red Vibumum.
Debates about future demand for silver in PV continue
With silver use per cell falling as overall PV demand grows, two different consultancies have given different accounts of future demand for silver in PV applications.
Dow’s Powerhouse Solar Shingle dream finally dies
With the final sale of its manufacturing equipment, the chemical giant’s dreams of leading a solar-roofing revolution have officially ended.
REC claims most popular solar-panel brand status for U.S. residential market
The European solar-panel manufacturer shipped 166 MW of its modules in the third quarter to the United States, which could support its claim.
SolarEdge Adds GSM Cellular Kit & Smart Meter
SolarEdge Technologies has launched a GSM cellular kit and a smart meter, and is taking orders for both products.
Trump invites Musk to tech summit, but will he accept?
The Tesla/SolarCity CEO has conflicting work interests, reports say, as President-elect Trump gathers together some of the U.S. tech world’s leading lights in New York on Wednesday.
