Gehrlicher Solar receives €85 million financing support

Photovoltaic company receives financial commitment of another €85 million and appoints Stefan Parhofer and Richard von Hehn to the Board of Directors.   An international group of banks led by BayernLB has provided a financing framework totaling €85 million to... Continue reading >>

aleo solar 58.3% less revenues in first quarter 2013

aleo solar announced that it generated revenue of EUR 31.1 million in the first three months of 2013. This means that aleo solar's revenue decreased by 58.3% compared to the first quarter of 2012 (EUR 74.6 million).   Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in... Continue reading >>

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics provides long-term solution for solar and wind applications

An early glimpse into the 2013 Annual Energy Outlook from the US  Energy Information Administration reveals that increased generation from renewable energy is expected to account for 32 per cent of the overall domestic growth in electricity generation from 2011 to 2040. With this... Continue reading >>

KACO new energy to showcase innovation during Intersolar Europe

With solutions from KACO new energy, operators of photovoltaic systems can do their part in the energy revolution: at this year's Intersolar Europe in Munich, the Neckarsulm-based inverter manufacturer will present products and solutions in this spirit. Innovations include the Powador-gridsave... Continue reading >>

Reduction plans announced by REpower

REpower Systems SE, a leading manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines and part of the Suzlon Group, announced today that it was streamlining the organization to be a leaner, more efficient and competitive company. Andreas Nauen, CEO – Repower Systems SE, said: “The... Continue reading >>

Dr. Uwe Stute joins 4JET Technologies

4JET Technologies, the German manufacturer of laser systems for the solar industry, strengthens its activities in laser processing of glass. Dr. Uwe Stute will be responsible for the newly created business unit „Glass + New Materials”.   Main focus will be the... Continue reading >>

Hannover Messe 2013: the path to the fourth industrial revolution

The eleven trade fairs staged under the umbrella of Hannover Messe 2013 from 8 to 12 April featured the keynote theme of “Integrated Industry.” 6,550 exhibitors, highlighting a multitude of innovative products and technology solutions, provided a vivid showcase for this... Continue reading >>

The next big inverter deal, ABB buys Power-One

ABB the leading power and automation technology group, and Power-One, Inc., a leading provider of renewable energy and of energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions,  announced that their boards of directors have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire... Continue reading >>