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SolarWorld Group Expanding Solar Wafer Production

SolarWorld AG is consistently implementing its group-wide production capacities expansion targets. Deutsche Solar AG will almost double its capacity for the manufacture of wafer-thin silicon discs to 350 Megawatts (MW) by the year 2008. To accomplish this goal, the SolarWorld subsidiary has constructed its new factory building at the integrated production location of Freiberg, Germany, over the last nine months. The topping out ceremony will be celebrated today, and the Federal Minister for the Environment, Sigmar Gabriel, will be attending. “The realization of our ‘Millennium Building’ to double wafer production is the largest expansion project of the group in Freiberg to date,” explained Prof. Dr. Peter Woditsch, Chairman of the Board of Deutsche Solar AG. “The employment of the latest technologies will make it possible to lastingly increase efficiency in wafer production and to save raw materials in this way. Thus, we will lead the market trend towards thinner and thinner wafers.” In the new factory, a highly advanced set of machines from our in-house development will be employed that will turn crystallized silicon into high-quality silicon columns and wafers. Initially the production capacity will be increased from currently 180 MW to 220 MW. “The investment volume into buildings, infrastructure, […]

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ErSol Signs Polysilicon Supply Contract

ErSol Solar Energy AG (ErSol) has signed a contract for the supply of this scarce raw material with the world’s largest manufacturer of polysilicon for the solar and semiconductor industry, according to the company. The contract is valid from 2009 onwards and will enable ErSol to achieve an additional production output of at least 300 MWp. The silicon price has been fixed for the entire term of the contract. ErSol will make down payments in the two-digit millions, to be offset against subsequent payments for the purchase of silicon. “This contract is one building block for promoting our expansion plans in the solar cells division above and beyond the already-approved capacity of 180 MWp,” said CEO Dr. Claus Beneking, after the contract had been signed. ErSol AG is in an improved negotiating position, not least because of its successful entry to wafer production last year through the takeover of ASi Industries GmbH. “We have extremely good contacts with the well-known silicon manufacturers. These major suppliers, of which there are only six worldwide, prefer to sell directly to the users of their raw material,” Jrgen Pressl, Management Board member responsible for the Silicon and Wafers divisions within the ErSol Group, explains […]

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Conergy Launches Commercial Finance Program

Conergy, Inc. has launched the Conergy Commercial Finance Program (CCFP), a financial solutions program for renewable energy projects 20 kW and larger for commercial, non-profit, and government customers. The program offers numerous lease options with flexible terms and conditions, along with experienced, dedicated resources. Conergy has established an exclusive partnership with Rockwell Financial Group, a financial services company with over 20 years experience providing financial solutions to the middle market. “Conergy is a full service partner to our dealers,” said Paul Benson, President. “Not only do we provide a complete range of products for the solar and small wind market, but we provide much needed technical and business support to our dealers through our knowledgeable sales and support teams, and Conergy DealerNet, our comprehensive 24×7 product ordering and account management tool. This program will provide Conergy dealers with a significant competitive advantage in winning projects in the commercial space while enabling Conergy to disproportionately grow its solar and small wind business.” Aylin Cankardes, President of Rockwell Financial Group said, “We are very excited to have partnered with Conergy for this program. Their strong position in the attractive renewable energy sector and caring for their customers is evident.While traditional lending institutions […]

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'Low-Carbon Ethanol' Standard Being Crafted

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