April 23rd 2008, Taicang Pilkington China Glass Special Glass lighted the fire for the biggest solar glass production line in China.
Taicang Pilkington China Glass Special Glass is a joint venture between China Glass and Pilkington. The investment for this initial solar glass production line is RMB 450 million, and the production capacity for the first phase project is 70,000 metric tons of solar glass for solar panels. And the second phase project will be launched this year, and completed in 2009.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Oerlikon Solar Contracts With China-Based Thin-Film Firm
Baoding Tianwei has signed a contract with Oerlikon Solar for a turnkey thin-film solar module production line with an initial production capacity of 46.5 MWp per year. The deal includes all major thin-film solar module production equipment, including metrology and testing facilities. In the coming months, the machinery will be shipped, installed and commissioned by Oerlikon Solar at the project site in Baoding, Hebei, China.
"With this major order, we expand our footprint in Asia, entering one of the most attractive solar markets worldwide," says Dr. Uwe Krüger, CEO of Oerlikon. Baoding Tianwei joins existing Oerlikon customers in Asia, CMC and Auria Solar.
The advanced Oerlikon Solar production line enables the highly cost-effective manufacture of thin-film silicon modules, the company says. The turnkey, end-to-end solution embraces the entire production process, from glass cleaning and in-line inspection to testing of the finished solar modules.
"With this major order, we expand our footprint in Asia, entering one of the most attractive solar markets worldwide," says Dr. Uwe Krüger, CEO of Oerlikon. Baoding Tianwei joins existing Oerlikon customers in Asia, CMC and Auria Solar.
The advanced Oerlikon Solar production line enables the highly cost-effective manufacture of thin-film silicon modules, the company says. The turnkey, end-to-end solution embraces the entire production process, from glass cleaning and in-line inspection to testing of the finished solar modules.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Suntech Acquired Kuttler for Expansion in Germany
WUXI, Apr 23, 2008 (SinoCast via COMTEX) -- Chinese photovoltaic bellwether Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. just acquired a majority stake in KSL-Kuttler Automation Systems GmbH of Germany, preparing for production localization.
It is a landmark step to the Wuxi-based solar energy company to launch Germany, where the penetration of photovoltaic utilization is the highest around the world. It also signals that Chinese photovoltaic giants look beyond accepting orders to process and want to expand turf in the terminal markets themselves, insiders said.
As a global leading PCB machine manufacturer and vendor, Kuttler gives its helm to the Chinese buyer and in return, it gets access to the solar energy industry that it has been coveting for a long time.
Suntech will appoint a general manager taking charge of the day-to-day operations of Kuttler, and will build up a large workshop in Germany soon for the production of solar cells, providing considerable jobs at the same time.
It is a landmark step to the Wuxi-based solar energy company to launch Germany, where the penetration of photovoltaic utilization is the highest around the world. It also signals that Chinese photovoltaic giants look beyond accepting orders to process and want to expand turf in the terminal markets themselves, insiders said.
As a global leading PCB machine manufacturer and vendor, Kuttler gives its helm to the Chinese buyer and in return, it gets access to the solar energy industry that it has been coveting for a long time.
Suntech will appoint a general manager taking charge of the day-to-day operations of Kuttler, and will build up a large workshop in Germany soon for the production of solar cells, providing considerable jobs at the same time.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Suntech Opens Sales and Business Development Office in Australia
SAN FRANCISCO and SYDNEY, April 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. , one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced the opening of Suntech Australia that will be focused on sales and business development in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
''With abundant sunlight and low population density, Australia is ideally suited to distributed solar energy generation, and well-placed to take a leading role in the development and utilization of this clean and sustainable energy solution,'' said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's Chairmanand Chief Executive Officer. ''Australia's ratification of the Kyoto protocol and increasing State support for solar projects reflects the broader community's growing interest in renewable energy and environmental sustainability. Suntech is committed to supporting this trend through investment in Australia's solar industry, and the provision of premium quality solar products.''
Dr. Shi added, ''With our new base in Sydney and continued collaborative efforts with local and regional partners, we will strive to promote the long-term development of the solar industry in Australia, New Zealand and neighbouring Pacific Islands.''
Suntech's Australia Connections
Dr. Zhengrong Shi, an alumnus of the University of NSW, and Suntech have maintained strong connections with the Australian solar industry. Suntech and the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Silicon Photovoltaics and Photonics of the University of New South Wales Australia have enjoyed long term collaboration on the research and development of cutting-edge solar technologies that target to increase PV cell conversion efficiency and decrease solar energy cost per watt. As part of the collaboration, Suntech has provided funding for solar research projects and the two organizations have mutually shared benefits produced from such efforts. In addition, Suntech also provides funding for a number of UNSW undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for training in the area of photovoltaic engineering.
''Coming from a scientific research background, I take great pleasure in providing opportunities for up and coming scientists in this dynamic industry,'' commented Dr. Shi. ''Suntech's relationship with the University of NSW brings a commercial focus to research projects and supports the education and development of some of the world's best talent in solar R&D. At the same time, many of the technologies developed through the collaboration can be applied in mass production and facilitate lower cost per watt production of solar energy.''
One technology coming from the research collaboration, named the Plutotechnology, is already achieving 18% to 19% conversion efficiency onmono-crystalline PV cells in pilot production - well above the industryaverage of 16%. Suntech plans to transfer Pluto technology to commercialproduction in 2008.
The contact details for Suntech Australia are:
Unit 7, 24-28 Skarratt Street North,
Silverwater, NSW 2128, Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 9648 5600
Email: sales@suntech-power.com.au
About Suntech
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. is a world leading solar energycompany as measured by both production output and capacity of solar cellsand modules. Suntech is passionate about improving the environment we livein and dedicated to developing advanced solar solutions that enablesustainable development. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, andmarkets a variety of high quality, cost effective and environmentallyfriendly solar products for electric power applications in the residential,commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech offers one ofthe broadest ranges of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) productsunder the MSK product line. Suntech has sales offices worldwide and is amarket share leader in key global solar markets. For more information,please visit http://www.suntech-power.com .
''With abundant sunlight and low population density, Australia is ideally suited to distributed solar energy generation, and well-placed to take a leading role in the development and utilization of this clean and sustainable energy solution,'' said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's Chairmanand Chief Executive Officer. ''Australia's ratification of the Kyoto protocol and increasing State support for solar projects reflects the broader community's growing interest in renewable energy and environmental sustainability. Suntech is committed to supporting this trend through investment in Australia's solar industry, and the provision of premium quality solar products.''
Dr. Shi added, ''With our new base in Sydney and continued collaborative efforts with local and regional partners, we will strive to promote the long-term development of the solar industry in Australia, New Zealand and neighbouring Pacific Islands.''
Suntech's Australia Connections
Dr. Zhengrong Shi, an alumnus of the University of NSW, and Suntech have maintained strong connections with the Australian solar industry. Suntech and the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Silicon Photovoltaics and Photonics of the University of New South Wales Australia have enjoyed long term collaboration on the research and development of cutting-edge solar technologies that target to increase PV cell conversion efficiency and decrease solar energy cost per watt. As part of the collaboration, Suntech has provided funding for solar research projects and the two organizations have mutually shared benefits produced from such efforts. In addition, Suntech also provides funding for a number of UNSW undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for training in the area of photovoltaic engineering.
''Coming from a scientific research background, I take great pleasure in providing opportunities for up and coming scientists in this dynamic industry,'' commented Dr. Shi. ''Suntech's relationship with the University of NSW brings a commercial focus to research projects and supports the education and development of some of the world's best talent in solar R&D. At the same time, many of the technologies developed through the collaboration can be applied in mass production and facilitate lower cost per watt production of solar energy.''
One technology coming from the research collaboration, named the Plutotechnology, is already achieving 18% to 19% conversion efficiency onmono-crystalline PV cells in pilot production - well above the industryaverage of 16%. Suntech plans to transfer Pluto technology to commercialproduction in 2008.
The contact details for Suntech Australia are:
Unit 7, 24-28 Skarratt Street North,
Silverwater, NSW 2128, Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 9648 5600
Email: sales@suntech-power.com.au
About Suntech
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. is a world leading solar energycompany as measured by both production output and capacity of solar cellsand modules. Suntech is passionate about improving the environment we livein and dedicated to developing advanced solar solutions that enablesustainable development. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, andmarkets a variety of high quality, cost effective and environmentallyfriendly solar products for electric power applications in the residential,commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech offers one ofthe broadest ranges of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) productsunder the MSK product line. Suntech has sales offices worldwide and is amarket share leader in key global solar markets. For more information,please visit http://www.suntech-power.com .
Trina Solar's Key Suppliers Sign Investment Agreements with
CHANGZHOU, China, April 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL; "Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today announced that five of its key suppliers have signed investment agreements to establish production facilities in the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park. With the help of Trina Solar, these suppliers signed agreements today with the Changzhou National High Tech District in conjunction with Trina Solar's 10th Anniversary celebration. "We welcome these suppliers to Changzhou and are very happy to assist Trina Solar in reaching its aggressive expansion goals," said Vincent Dai, Vice-Director of the Administrative Committee.
The suppliers, which include Guangzhou ChienSong Grind Material Co., Ltd., Hubei Feilihua Quartz Glass Co., Ltd., Suzhou Good-Ark Electronics Co., Ltd., and a European manufacturer of PV glass, produce products such as reclaimed slurry, crucibles, junction boxes, and low iron glass used in the production of solar PV modules. These companies are targeting total investments of over $275 million in Changzhou. "We are very excited by the advancement of the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park and the opportunity to form strong partnerships with each of these key suppliers," said Jifan Gao, Trina Solar's Chairman and CEO.
The five suppliers plan to build production facilities in Changzhou and enter into long-term supply agreements with Trina Solar. Their presence in the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park will help to advance Trina Solar's goal of ensuring a steady supply of its key supply chain components, while providing the company with lower material costs, among other logistical advantages.
About Trina Solar Limited
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd, is a well recognized manufacturer of high quality modules and has a long history as a solar PV pioneer since it was founded in 1997 as a system installation company. Trina Solar is currently one of the few PV manufacturers that has developed a vertically integrated business model from the production of monocrystalline and multicrystalline ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of high quality modules. This integrated value chain helps to ensure that high quality products can be delivered to its end customers around the globe, including a number of European countries, such as Germany, Spain and Italy. Trina Solar's solar modules provide reliable and environmentally-friendly electric power for residential, commercial, industrial and other applications worldwide. For further information, please visit Trina Solar's website at http://www.trinasolar.com .
The suppliers, which include Guangzhou ChienSong Grind Material Co., Ltd., Hubei Feilihua Quartz Glass Co., Ltd., Suzhou Good-Ark Electronics Co., Ltd., and a European manufacturer of PV glass, produce products such as reclaimed slurry, crucibles, junction boxes, and low iron glass used in the production of solar PV modules. These companies are targeting total investments of over $275 million in Changzhou. "We are very excited by the advancement of the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park and the opportunity to form strong partnerships with each of these key suppliers," said Jifan Gao, Trina Solar's Chairman and CEO.
The five suppliers plan to build production facilities in Changzhou and enter into long-term supply agreements with Trina Solar. Their presence in the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park will help to advance Trina Solar's goal of ensuring a steady supply of its key supply chain components, while providing the company with lower material costs, among other logistical advantages.
About Trina Solar Limited
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd, is a well recognized manufacturer of high quality modules and has a long history as a solar PV pioneer since it was founded in 1997 as a system installation company. Trina Solar is currently one of the few PV manufacturers that has developed a vertically integrated business model from the production of monocrystalline and multicrystalline ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of high quality modules. This integrated value chain helps to ensure that high quality products can be delivered to its end customers around the globe, including a number of European countries, such as Germany, Spain and Italy. Trina Solar's solar modules provide reliable and environmentally-friendly electric power for residential, commercial, industrial and other applications worldwide. For further information, please visit Trina Solar's website at http://www.trinasolar.com .
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