Despatch Industries Realigns Corporate Business to Focus on Growth Markets

Despatch Industries, the leading process technology provider for the clean technology and thermal processing industries, announces that it has organized its business into three units: Despatch Solar, Despatch Carbon Fiber and Despatch Thermal Technology. The company has seen unparalleled growth in these markets and is now suitably aligned to focus on building strong partnerships with its customers, to expand its technology and process innovations... Read more..

Sharp to Introduce 2nd Generation Thin Film Solar Cells in U.S.

Sharp, a world leader in solar cell production, announced today at Solar Power International 2008 that it will introduce next generation thin film solar cells in the U.S. market in the near future. With its thin film solar product, Sharp will be capable of handling multi-megawatt, large-scale utility projects that are best served by a thin film solar solution, and the company is already working with prospective U.S. customers in preparation for these... Read more..

Despite Price Erosion, Solar Market Reaches $100 Billion in 2013

Solar is poised for continued impressive growth, with new installations primed to increase nearly five-fold from 2008 to 2013. Starting in 2009, however, supply will exceed demand, leading to price decreases. According to the new report from Lux Research entitled “Solar State of the Market Q3 2008: The Rocky Road to $100 Billion,” this change will transform the solar industry, creating a market where sales grow dramatically, but it is increasingly... Read more..

Seasoned Photovoltaic Supply Chain Manager Joins Solaicx

Solaicx, the only manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon ingots and wafers to use proprietary growers designed exclusively for solar applications, today announced that Steven Concklin has joined the company as supply chain director. As Solaicx continues to focus on scale in order to meet growing customer demands, Mr. Concklin will represent the company’s interests with key global vendor partners and streamline the company’s supply chain... Read more..