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U.S. added 33 MW of new solar in April
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.
PPAs signed for 417 MW in South Africa
South Africa's public utility Eskom has signed power purchase agreements (PPA) for nine photovoltaic projects worth 417.1 MW, under the country’s renewable energy expansion program. Meanwhile, the government has expressed concern...
US company marketing cheap panels to China
In an ironic twist to the usual direction of the global solar module market, U.S. photovoltaic panel manufacturer Solaria has broken into the Chinese market – with the help of a low-cost product.
SNEC: "Shanghai Declaration" calls for cooperation and negotiation
As global photovoltaic industry leaders assembled for the SNEC 2013 tradeshow and conference in Shanghai today, a declaration has been issued calling for a negotiation and conciliation approach to various solar trade disputes...
EU ProSun claims PV duties will create jobs
In reaction to the news that photovoltaic AD duties will likely be imposed on June 6 by the EU Commission, EU ProSun says they will have a "positive effect" on solar growth and jobs. Conversely, AFASE believes tariffs will cause...
PV wafer production forecast to grow 19% in 2013
After falling 15% in 2012, photovoltaic wafer production is expected to grow 19% this year, passing 30 GW and reaching 2011 levels, due in large part to growing Japanese demand, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz Polysilicon...
Centrosolar sees Q1 revenue drop 46% as domestic market worsens
Centrosolar Group AG's preliminary first quarter results reflected both a sharp decrease in the sale of PV modules and the general downturn in the German PV market.
ABB CEO resigns
Only days after signing a deal to expand ABB’s activities in PV, CEO Joe Hogan has resigned from his post. Hogan cited "private reasons" for his departure.
Thin film loophole to be closed in India
A loophole in the commissioning of solar projects under India's Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (NSM) which allowed developers to bypass domestic content requirements is set to be closed.
China aims to avoid a trade war; specific tariffs reported
As the EU Commission gears up to impose average anti-dumping duties of 47% on Chinese photovoltaic imports from June 6, China has called for dialogue to avoid a "trade war." Meanwhile, reports have surfaced detailing the specific...
MEMC positive on solar outlook
Although polysilicon manufacturer MEMC's first quarter results paint a picture familiar for companies with solar as part of their offering, the drag of photovoltaics on the balance sheet was not a severe as has been seen...
ABB demonstrates solar credentials in Japan
Swiss engineering conglomerate ABB has joined the race for a slice of the lucrative Japanese solar market by demonstrating its solar muscle with a PV installation on one of its factories in the country.
Construction begins on 160 MW CSP plant in Morocco
Construction on Morocco’s 160 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant project in Ouarzazate began on Friday with a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony by King Mohammed VI.
SER Energia planning 960 MW of PV projects in Brazil
SER Energia is aiming to install 960 MW worth of photovoltaics in Brazil. Already, it has registered 930 MW with the country’s electricity regulatory agency, spread across 31 projects. An investment of around US$1.5 billion is...
EU plans provisional average AD duties of 47% on Chinese PV imports
EU commissioners today backed the EU trade chief Karel De Gucht’s proposal to impose provisional anti-dumping (AD) duties of an average 47% on Chinese photovoltaic imports as of June 6, an anonymous source close to the EC...
World PV market growing well beyond Europe
The development of the global PV market last year and future growth forecasts clearly show that Europe’s leading role in driving the industry is coming to an end as the rest of the world embraces solar power and market dynamics...
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