To Completely Solve China's Energy Problem, We Must Rely On Solar Energy

China's well-known scientists, the CAS academician He Zuoxiu yesterday in western China photovoltaic industry and the development of new energy forum that it is necessary to completely solve China's energy problem, we must rely on the unlimited solar energy. "With the introduction of more new technology, is expected in 10 to 15 years, the costs can be reduced to the same level and thermal power."

He Zuoxiu said, in reducing costs of photovoltaic power generation, China has made important breakthroughs. For example, "four times the condenser" technology, used several times the concentration of silicon solar battery power generation installations condenser, power generation, condenser and greatly enhance the efficiency, "has been able to make a PV increase of about four times the power." Once the large-scale industrialization After considerable value.

Source: 成都商报 Jun. 7, 2008

Abu Dhabi 2 Billion U.S. Dollars Investment In Building Two Factories Thin PV Panels

Masdar PV today announced a multi-billion dollar investment in thin-film photovoltaic solar technology, as part of its drive to become a world leader in alternative energy.

The total investment of over US$2 billion represents one of the largest investments ever made in solar, and will fund a three-phased manufacturing and expansion strategy to produce the latest generation of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules.

Phase one involves an investment of US$600 million, which will fund the development of two manufacturing facilities -- the first, in Erfurt, Germany will be operational by Q3 2009, and a second facility in Abu Dhabi which will begin initial production by Q2 2010. The combined annual production capacity of these two sites will be 210 megawatts, which is committed to major PV system installers in Europe and for Masdar's own energy generation needs.

Masdar chose Germany as the site for its first plant because Germany is currently the center of the global PV industry. This German plant will act as a reference plant for technology and knowledge transfer to the larger Abu Dhabi plant by a joint German-Abu Dhabi team.

This approach represents a significant step in Masdar's objective to transform Abu Dhabi into an developer and exporter of technology, rather than an importer. With a goal of reaching 1 gigawatt of annual production by 2014 through capacity expansions and other new plants, this multi-country operation will allow Masdar PV to become a global leader in thin-film PV.

Source: Masdar PV Jun. 1, 2008

Yingli Solar And Maritime New Energy Supply Contract Signed Polysilicon

Yingli Solar (YGE.NYSE) recently with the Maritime new energy company signed a polysilicon supply and marketing contracts, in accordance with the contract, Maritime new energy in the fourth quarter of 2008 to 2010 between Yingli Solar to provide polysilicon. Provide the specific number and not published, but their number is sufficient to Yingli Solar manufacturing 160 megawatts to 200 megawatts of photovoltaic devices.

Maritime new energy said, "We are very pleased with the production of photovoltaic devices quality enterprises cooperation, and hope that the contract will in the near future for our company a higher market share and gradually become a major solar energy industry Photovoltaic devices raw materials suppliers. "

Yingli Solar believes that "We Maritime new energy with the Siemens polysilicon refining technology and high-quality production line of confidence, the contract will increase our company from 2008 to 2010 in the polysilicon inventory."

Source: 理财周报 Jun. 2, 2008