The best solar panels ! ? !

What is the performance of different brands in solar panels industry? Can you find out?

There is a comparative list that follows with 103 brands of solar panels and 168 module types!

The analysis has been done by photon lab test. They took the measurements on 2011 and January 2012. Τhe  Performance ratio is the quantity of solar energy produced in relation to radiation and panel effectiveness in stc conditions.

SOVELLO AG files for insolvency

The rumors were correct. The company  SOVELLO AG even though in January invested 35 mio dollars in new technologies, has filed for insolvency!

The company also has already reduced production and working

Chinese acquiring Conergy ?

It is known that Conergy (German solar module manufacturer) for long time it faces financial problems. Especially 2011  has been a difficult year, with many actions of cost reductions such as closing of factory lines and lay offs. Today it was published in German Financial Τimes, that there is interest by Chinese companies to acquire 30% of the company.

The deal will be finalized by ...

List of Companies in solar energy that filed for Bankruptcy

The war with china in the solar market has decreased panels prices more than 30% in 2011, reducing profit margins of the companies. To make the right desicion about solar, photovoltaic panels and which solar producion company to choose it is important to spend some time on the viability of the company and its potential in the solar market. 

 The financial health of the companies is an important criterio, so as to make sure, that the guarantees you have will be valid after 10 or 15 years.

As such,  I'll make a list here,  with the solar companies that already went bankrupt and / or companies that take management desicions such as

Problems with German inverters

What is going on with the inverters for solar systems?
I heard there are problems in the market of ....availability. Almost all German inverters like SMA, SIEMENS, KACO have limited

First Solar: Dramatic cuts!

First solar, the biggest US solar producer of thin film panels, has announced a programme of reducing costs!

1) Lays off  2000 employees which is equall to 30% of its labour