PV-Tech Daily Newsletter 9 April 2014

EU approves new state aid guidelines

The EU has approved new state aid guidelines for the energy market that critics say could disadvantage smaller renewable energy producers.

Ukraine solar energy in jeopardy as political turmoil ensues, developer warns

Austria-based solar developer, Activ Solar, accounting for most of Ukraine’s installed solar capacity, has warned the continuing political situation in Ukraine is jeopardising its current and future energy investments.

Trina Solar develops p-type monocrystalline module with record 326.3W performance

Tier-one PV manufacturer Trina Solar claims to have set a new performance record for a module using p-type monocrystalline wafers of 326.3W, an output independently verified by TUV Rheinland.

Other News

EIA report: Solar accounts for nearly 25% of new US generating capacity

A new report by the US Energy Information Administration revealed which energy sources contributed the most to the US’ total generating capacity in 2013.

Green Energy Technology’s wafer sales slide 10% in March

Major Taiwan-based solar wafer producer, Green Energy Technology (GET) has reported a sales decline of 10% in March.

Minnesota value for solar tariff could ‘help defuse’ battles over distributed generation

Policies such as the ‘value of solar’ tariff introduced in the US state of Minnesota could “help defuse” policy battles over distributed generation, according to a new report by non-profit organisation, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR).

Technical Papers

Durable MWT PV modules made using silicone electrically conductive adhesive and an automated assembly line

Metal wrap-through (MWT) module technology is an attractive approach for increasing module efficiency. This paper shares the results of MWT module fabrication using a silicone electrically conductive adhesive (ECA), a conductive backsheet (CBS) with a thin organic layer surface finish, and an automated module assembly line.

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