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SEIA report: U.S. military cuts casualties and costs with solar energy

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is one of the world's largest energy consumers. In recent years, all American military branches have changed their focus from fossil fuels to renewable energies. According to a SEIA report...


Power-One shareholders sue ABB

Swiss power and automation technologies giant ABB announced on April 22 the acquisition of inverter manufacturer U.S. Power-One. But shareholders of the American company are claiming that the US$1 billion sale price is too low....


U.S. added 33 MW of new solar in April

Yuma County.

17 MW Yuma project the pick of nine new and expanded solar installations as U.S. reaches a cumulative 5.14 GW of generation capacity.


China waits on EU verdict

A satellite image of China.

China to wait on EU solar panel anti-dumping decision before announcing results of its own probe into polysilicon imports.


EU: Big discrepancy expected between provisional and final AD solar duties

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The EU anti-dumping Committee met on Wednesday to discuss the EU’s Commission’s plans to impose AD duties on Chinese solar imports of an average 47%, but no results were reached. The EU member states now have until May 24 to...


Solar power rises in Japan with plans for 636 MW by 2015

Japan solar photovoltaic project

Japan’s corporate giants are establishing major new solar projects in the country, with 636 MW planned by 2015. Japan Asia Group, Nippon Paper, Toyota and Mitsubishi are among the active players in the country’s booming solar...


LDK posts US$1.05 billion net loss in 2012; signs 500 MW supply contract

Debt-ridden LDK Solar has recorded an enormous 2012 net loss totaling US$1.05 billion, significantly up from the $608.95 loss seen in the previous year. Meanwhile, it has signed a wafer supply agreement worth 500 MW with...


Gehrlicher secures €85 million in financing as it seeks to expand international operations

Gehrlicher HQ Dornach bei Muenchen

Germany’s Gehrlicher Solar AG has received €85 million in financing for another two years from an international group of banks led by BayernLB.


SNEC: Trade case uncertainty further depresses investment

SNEC 2013 Solarpraxis booth

As the 2013 SNEC tradeshow closes its doors in Shanghai, uncertainty over the EU trade case and lack of cash flows remain major impediments to investment and innovation. New business opportunities in emerging markets are also...


Germany calls for "conciliatory solution" to provisional AD PV duties

The EU anti-dumping Committee today met in Brussels to discuss the EU Commission's plans to impose average provisional AD duties of 47% on Chinese PV imports on June 6, among other trade cases. The outcome of the consultation...


EU AD duties on Chinese PV imports: A turning point for China?

Henning Wicht

Henning Wicht, principal PV analyst at IHS Solar, talks to pv magazine about the possible effects average AD duties of 47% on Chinese PV imports will have on prices, investors' business models, Chinese manufacturers, EPC players;...


EU to see PV price hike following AD on Chinese imports

Chinese solar photovoltaic manufacturing

The European Commission’s plan to slap Chinese PV modules with punitive anti-dumping duties could lead to a 45% surge in the average pricing for Chinese-manufactured products, result in yield reductions on some solar projects to...


Suntech reaches deal with bondholders

Suntech HQ China

Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. announced on Wednesday that it had agreed on a new forbearance deal with the majority of holders of its convertible notes.


SMA considers further job cuts of 1,000

inverter solar energy

A total of 1,000 jobs are reportedly at risk at the German inverter manufacturer. SMA has not confirmed concrete figures, but it confessed that the board is evaluating such urgently needed measures.


China’s Hanergy acquires UK-based Engensa

Hanergy HQ

Hanergy has acquired U.K. solar installation firm Engensa for an undisclosed sum. The China-based thin film photovoltaic cell and module manufacturer is looking to expand its presence in the country’s residential solar market.


SNEC: Changing face of Chinese PV market

SNEC 2013

The second day of the SNEC tradeshow drew to a close today in Shanghai with challenges of the Chinese photovoltaic market and its changing nature becoming clear. A foggy day greeted attendees and the opaque nature of the Chinese...


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