PV aluminium extrusion: In this week's survey sample, the operating rate of PV frame enterprises consolidated on a strong note. Affected by the expected implementation of the US Section 232 PV new regulation, policy-driven advance stockpiling demand was mainly concentrated in the upstream solar...
As industries worldwide look for ways to reduce emissions without compromising competitiveness, the future of industrial heat is becoming a critical question. In this exclusive interview for Mine to Market, Rod highlighted how solar steam could transform energy-intensive alumina refining by...
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Australia is at the forefront of global solar adoption, boasting over 3.3 million households equipped with rooftop solar panels. However, the initial wave of installations is now ageing, and the first set of panels is approaching the end of their operational life. This has led to projections by...
First Solar has announced a positive development in its efforts to promote clean energy in India. The company has teamed up with Cleantech Solar to supply its new thin-film solar module factory in Tamil Nadu with renewable energy. The two firms have entered into a 15-year power purchase agreement,...
Sunview Group Bhd, a key player in the renewable energy sector, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vafe System Sdn Bhd, has increased its stake in Winstar Aluminium Manufacturing Sdn Bhd to 30 per cent. This expansion involves the acquisition of a 10 per cent share from Mestron...
Alspec, a leading aluminium processing firm in New South Wales, has selected GoodWe's lightweight solar solution to fulfil their expanding energy demands while working within the limits of their new roof's low-bearing capacity. GoodWe, a global producer of solar energy solutions, has partnered with...
Centrica Business Solutions has bagged a contract to install a 3MW solar array at Smart Architectural Aluminium’s facilities in Yatton, near Bristol. The news came on November 23 after both companies signed a deal. Centrica Business Solutions builds, operates, and maintains onsite and large-scale...
The second phase of Mingdao Aluminum Taizhou Base's rooftop solar project was recently finished and formally implemented. It will offer the manufacturing industry a constant source of clean energy, ushering in a new era of green energy promotion for the firm. It is a dramatic depiction of the...
SOLARCYCLE has imbibed in a partnership with EDF Renewables North America, a French-based renewable energy developer that has expertise in wind and solar energy projects. This new agreement will allow California-based SOLARCYCLE to recycle solar panels damaged or broken during construction and...
Aluminium recycling is one of the most critical processes in the solar module production industry. With the increasing demand for solar panels and the rapid expansion of the industry, the importance of aluminium recycling has grown significantly. Several companies, including Meyer Burger and...
The aluminium sector is undergoing substantial development, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, in which recycling plays an important part, making it a top priority for manufacturers and consumers. The industry's focus has switched to developing environmentally friendly practices and...
Adani Group, already one of the world's largest solar power producers, announced the expansion of its solar manufacturing business to meet the growing demand for solar panels in India and worldwide. Aluminium is preferred for making solar panels due to its lightweight properties and tensile...
When the globe is struggling to discover new techniques to allow the creation of more efficient solar panels while remaining cost-effective, the University of Surrey has developed an innovative solution in this respect. The Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) has just announced a significant...
One Planet Brewing, a Surrey-based brewery, recently launched its first beer made entirely from solar electricity produced on-site. The majority of the beer will be distributed in totally reusable kegs, mini-kegs, or glass flagons, but a portion will be packaged in 440ml aluminium cans, known as...
The Greener Sweden Project, started by Hydro in 2022, an ambitious energy project to remove local carbon emissions from the region, has been started. The installation of solar panels and battery storage at Hydro's Swedish extrusions facilities in Vetlanda, Sjunnen, and Finspång has begun. The...
First Solar Inc, a US-based Cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) profiles manufacturer, has set a new industry standard for transparency by publicly disclosing details of third-party social audits conducted across its global manufacturing sites. This is believed to be the first time...
Hydro Rein and Norwegian landowner Opplysningsvesenets Fund (OVF) are forming a cooperative solar power firm. The partners intend to build seven solar projects totalling 655 MW on chosen Norwegian lands. Geisli Energi AS, Hydro Rein, and OVF have formed a new business to enter the fast-expanding...
Hydro Rein and GreenGo Energy are extending their current collaboration to create two additional early-stage solar projects in Denmark, totalling 410 MW. The two early-stage plants, with a yearly output capacity of 522 GWh, are in Jylland, Denmark. A 114 MW project is planned to begin construction...
China’s aluminium imports, including unwrought aluminium and products, increased 10.7 per cent from the previous year, reaching 1.2 million tonnes during the first half of 2023 ended June 30. According to China customs data, the country imported 211,235 tonnes of aluminium in June – 10.19 per cent...
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in India has expressed plans to initiate a new investigation concerning the import of aluminium frames for solar modules. This development comes after the conclusion of an investigation into solar cells from China, Thailand, and Vietnam in December 2022....
