Ascent Solar just announced the release of a new product line called FlexPower TM. The Flexpower line is exciting because it has the best power-to-weight ratio in the industry and has the highest power density of any flexible solar module.
Flexpower comes in 3 flavors: Light, for the Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) market, Mobile, for charging electronic devices and Extreme for the military and defense. The product line was unveiled at Solar Power International.
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Suntech just announced that it will be implementing a new North American sales partner program, designed to attract more installers and help affiliated dealers increase sales. Dealers in the program will have access to a co-marketing fund, training, other services and will be first in line for Suntech products. Suntech has also created a new and improved online account access portal for its dealers.
In a press release, Mark McKahan-Jones, vice president, Dealer Sales Division, … Read the rest
Energy Conversion Devices just announced that their Uni-Solar Laminates have been selected by Austin Energy for a 136-kW rooftop solar installation at Austin Water Utility’s Glen Bell Service Center. The installation, the largest solar rooftop installation in Austin, will consist of 1,000 Uni-Solar laminates and cover 23,250 square feet of roof space.
In a press release, Mark Morelli, president and CEO of Energy Conversion Devices, commented on the project:
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Canadian Solar just announced that its CS5A and CS5P series have set a new record for PTC ratings in P-Type silicon modules, earning rating of ratings of 190 and 250 watts in tests designed to simulate real-world power generation conditions.
Canadian Solar also announced that its new Enhanced Selective Emitter (ESE) technology, which enhances the performance of solar cells, has been tested successfully.
In a press release, Dr. Shawn Qu, Canadian Solar’s Chairman and … Read the rest
Ascent Solar just announced that they will be supplying FTL Solar with solar modules to use in its research and development contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Under the contract, FTL will work on developing lighter, more flexible solar energy production systems using Ascent’s modules.
In a press release, Ascent Solar President and CEO Farhad Moghadam commented on the news:
“FTL Solar has developed a variety of multi-purpose solar … Read the rest
China Sunergy just announced that it has signed a solar products framework agreement with Opsun, a Canadian company that makes solar panels, mounting systems and solar concentrators. Under the agreement, China Sunergy will deliver 100 MW of solar cells and modules to Opsun between 2009 and 2014.
Opsun will use China Sunergy’s technology in its own PV Panel, Structural PV modules and 3X Concentrated modules, and China Sunergy will modify its existing technology for Opsun … Read the rest
MEMC Electronics (WFR) reported after the bell tonight and the headlines coming out would have you believe that the quarter was a bit of a disaster with the company posting a .29 EPS loss. Here at GreenStocks I like to dig a little bit deeper and get to what’s really going on after all the one time gains and losses. If you take out the one time restructuring and impairment charge of $39.7 million, a … Read the rest
MEMC Electronic (WFR) announced today it’s diversifying its business with the $200 million purchase of the largest North American solar services provider SunEdison. The payout will include cash and options and is expected to close by the end of the year and begin contributing to earnings in the second half of 2010.
This is a good move in my opinion and positions the company as a complete solar provider while creating greater efficiencies for … Read the rest
Sunpower (SPWRA) kicked off the solar earnings season tonight with a strong quarter, beating analyst estimates by a wide margin and matching the whisper number of .42/share. Revenues also came in better than expected at $466 million vs the estimate of $420 million. That represents a 26% decrease from the year ago quarter on the earnings side and a 24% increase on the revenue side/ The company guided about in line for the full year … Read the rest
Trina Solar (TSL) is announcing a new 108MW supply deal this morning with PROINSO, a European distributor of solar equipment. Shipments are expected to begin soon and continue through the first half of next near with PROINSO having the option to purchase another 12MW in the first quarter of next year. The solar modules will be sold at predetermined prices and will be used in projects in Spain and Italy.
Said a VP of Trina, … Read the rest