Bill Gates has given financial backing to the development of a new energy storage system aimed at cutting the intermittency of renewable energy technologies such as solar.
An aqueous-based silver nanoparticle ink technology developed in the last 10 years by chemicals giant Beyer has been acquired by high-tech chemicals specialist Clariant International.
Tawian-based polysilicon producer, Powertec Energy Corporation has signed a follow-on deal with GT Advanced Technologies to purchase polysilicon technology and equipment for a second-phase capacity expansion.
Struggling China-based PV manufacturer LDK Solar has sold shares to Hong Kong-based Fulai Investments for around 30% less than it charged only last month.
JA Solar’s strategy of shifting sales from solar cells to modules has been achieved but at the cost of flat-lining business that started in 2011 and is expected to continue in 2013.
According to reports, Suntech Power Holdings Dr. Shi, the ousted Executive Chairman and current CEO, David King have both been detained by Chinese police.
