Applied Materials

Applied wins 5-year ENN Solar agreement

September 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Chinese thin film developer is expected to lower its operating costs and optimize production line performance under new contract with Applied Materials.  Full Story »

Applied CEO sees solar taking an upward turn, spurred by China

September 2, 2009 - Best of the web - World’s largest producer of chip-making gear says its solar equipment business is still a swing factor, but all of its businesses are growing. Full Story »

Oerlikon, Applied take aim at First Solar

July 14, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Leading global sellers of turnkey production lines for thin-film solar have been trying to close efficiency gaps and reduce costs to help their customers compete with First Solar. Full Story »

Spire, Gloria Solar sever joint venture

June 12, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Bedford, Mass.-based solar manufacturer plans to support customer base without help from Taiwan-based PV module manufacturer. Full Story »

Indian solar firm Cobol raises $30M

May 4, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Cobol Technologies sells minority stake in order to finance 5 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh. Full Story »

Order delays lead to layoffs at Oerlikon Solar

April 24, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Solar equipment maker attributes 40 percent decline in orders to problems with project financing. Full Story »

Applied has ‘a long way to go’ in smart grid tech

April 21, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Applied’s focus will remain on solar, as CEO urges the U.S. to follow China’s aggressive solar incentives that could speed cost reductions. Full Story »

ENN Solar makes supersized thin film on first Applied line in China

March 20, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Ultra-large panels are four times larger than traditional solar to offer cost savings and high efficiencies. Full Story »

SAGE plans global expansion of nanotech windows

February 27, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Minnesota firm raises $20 million and plans $120 million to grow its production line and R&D. Full Story »

Moser Baer India to start PV production

February 11, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Technology company says its 40 MW thin film silicon line from Applied Materials received IEC approval. Full Story »
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