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2013. 2. 14.

Flisom Raises Funding To Ramp Up 15 MW Flexible CIGS Production Plant
Flisom, a Swiss company developing technologies for manufacturing of flexible thin film CIGS solar modules (copper-indium-gallium-(di)selenide), has raised a substantially large investment to further develop its technology and build a production plant with an annual capacity of 15MW in Switzerland. Besides securing financial backing, Flisom also signed an agreement with Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, to provide research and development support on high-efficiency flexible CIGS solar cell technology.
2013. 2. 14.

Solon Completes 459 kW Solar Water Treatment Project in Arizona
SOLON Corporation, announced it has completed construction of a 459 kilowatt (kW) PV system at the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility for the Town of Gila Bend, Arizona. The system is expected to offset the energy usage of the water treatment facility by 86 percent, which will save money for the Town of Gila Bend through reduced utility bills.
2013. 2. 14.

Applied Materials Announces First Quarter 2013 Results
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), reported results for its first quarter of fiscal 2013 ended January 27, 2013. Applied generated orders of $2.11 billion and net sales of $1.57 billion. The company reported operating income of $39 million and net income of $34 million or 3 cents per diluted share. Non-GAAP operating income was $112 million, and non-GAAP net income was $69 million or 6 cents per share, at the high end of the business outlook. "We executed well through the bottom of this industry investment cycle and, with our semiconductor orders up over 80 percent from the previous quarter, we are optimistic about the potential of our markets this year," said Mike Splinter, chairman and chief executive officer. "2013 looks to be another strong year for mobile products like smartphones and tablets, and customers are increasingly turning to Applied to help solve the technology challenges they face in this growing market."
2013. 2. 13.

Trina Solar Accounted For 100MW of Installations During 2012 In Australia
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) announced that it has achieved the No. 1 position in Australia's PV market according to a report accounted for 100MW of installations. The rise to the top position is attributed to the success of its high-performing Honey Cell Technology based products, which are well suited for Australia's rooftop system requirements. "We are very pleased by the report's findings and would like to thank our channel partners for their strong support and commitment to the Trina Solar brand," said John Susa, Trina Solar Australia's Managing Director. "We have developed our channel network carefully to ensure high quality representation with long-term partners who focus on providing quality customer service and installations. Having an experienced and dedicated local team has also been a key factor in our success in the residential and commercial segments."
2013. 2. 13.

Meyer Burger Presents New Technology To Lower Production Costs and Boost Energy Yield
Meyer Burger’s (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) patented SmartWire Connection Technology (SWCT) for solar cells achieves higher efficiency solar modules and reduces production costs in PV manufacturing. Solar cells are electrically connected using thin copper wires on both sides of the cell thereby replacing the classic 2 to 3 busbars. Typically, 30 very fine copper wires are used for cell connection generating up to 2,000 contact points per cell.
2013. 2. 13.

Phoenix Solar Restructuring and Focuses On New Business Models
Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a photovoltaic system integrator listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, has decided to part company with a number of loss making operations due to the fact that the market environment raises severe doubts about their recovery in the near term.
2013. 2. 13.

Enphase Energy Powers 302kW Solar Carport in Tempe Arizona
2013. 2. 13.

Strata Solar Plans For 100 MW project in North Carolina
Chapel Hill-based Strata Solar plans a 100-megawatt solar farm in Duplin County and says it will sell the power to Progress Energy Carolinas.Strata CEO Marcus Wilhelm says construction on the $250 million project is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter and will be completed in about five months. He says Strata expects to have a crew of about 400 working the project. Progress Energy will not comment on the project. The company’s policy is not to discuss projects until a power purchase agreement has been signed. Wilhelm says the agreement is still being negotiated. But he says Strata has been in talks with Progress for 15 months and Strata is confident that the deal will proceed.
2013. 2. 12.

Panasonic Corp’s Prototype Solar Cell Achieved Record Efficiency
2013. 2. 12.

Dow Corning Published Fourth Quarter and 2012 Year End Results
Dow Corning Corp. today reported its financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2012. Dow Corning recorded sales of $6.12 billion and net income of $188 million for 2012. Dow Corning’s year-to-date sales and adjusted net income were down 5 percent and 45 percent, respectively, compared to 2011 as oversupply, economic volatility and high raw material costs significantly reduced the company’s profits. Adjusted net income for 2012 excluded charges for asset abandonments and restructuring expenses. Adjusted net income for 2011 excluded a gain on long-term sales agreements. Additional information about Dow Corning’s financial results: Fourth Quarter Results Sales were $1.48 billion, 3 percent lower than last year’s fourth quarter. Adjusted net income was $69 million, 10 percent lower than last year's fourth quarter. Dow Corning's Hemlock Semiconductor Group joint ventures continued to be challenged by significant oversupply in the polysilicon industry and the threat of potential duties on its products sold into China. Sales in Europe continued to be significantly lower due to continuing economic volatility. Year-to-Date Results