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ABB taps Ulrich Spiesshofer as new CEO
Engineering group ABB has appointed Ulrich Spiesshofer as new chief executive officer, succeeding the outgoing Joe Hogan. As current head of ABB's Discrete Automation and Motion (DM) division, Spiesshofer has overseen the planned...
Thai-based solar developer completes 84 MW PV plant in Lopburi
Thai solar project developer Natural Energy Development Co. has announced the completion of its 84 MW photovoltaic plant in Lopburi, Thailand.
Nearly 20% of Australia’s PV home systems substandard, watchdog finds
Up to 200,000 photovoltaic units on homes across Australia could be improperly installed and some even posing a danger, according to the country’s Clean Energy Regulator.
Scatec to build 115 MW South African schemes
Norwegian project developer has signed deal for a further two photovoltaic schemes and will complete its Kalkbult project ahead of schedule.
Affordable Solar, Sunnova launch leasing program in New Mexico
Affordable Solar and Sunnova Energy Corp. are offering residents of New Mexico a new solar panel leasing program that promises fixed, long-term rates and lower prices than current electricity costs.
[UPDATE] Merkel and Li pledge to defuse EU-China solar trade dispute
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese premier Li Keqiang called for an end to the EU-China trade dispute at a joint press conference in Berlin yesterday (Sunday).
Suntech embarks on panel fire sale
Chinese panel giant Suntech has sparked fears it will start a fire sale of its huge inventory by agreeing to sell 30 MW of its products to a rival manufacturer for just US$0.49/Watt.
Yingli supplies panels for Malaysia's largest solar park
Chinese manufacturer Yingli – which improved its first quarter module shipment forecast this week – will supply 10 MW of its YGE 60 Cell Series panels to project at Gemas, Negri Sembilan.
Russia aims for 6 GW of renewables capacity by 2020
The Russian government has reportedly signed a decree aiming for 6 GW of new renewables generation capacity as it aims to generate 2.5% of its energy needs from renewables by 2020.
Aleo Solar starts talks with potential investors
Aleo Solar AG announced today it was currently holding initial talks with potential investors to sell Bosch's majority stake of the German photovoltaic manufacturer.
EC aims for investment pact with China
The European Commission has proposed its member states open talks on an investment agreement with China despite the ongoing anti-dumping investigations between both parties.
University of Cyprus will lead EU net metering research
The University of Cyprus has announced plans for a second, 10 to 13 MW, solar park and revealed it will lead a €1.3 million research program into the adoption of net metering across the EU.
Panasonic to end US wafer production
Panasonic set to close wafer production at Oregon plant.
SMA announces both dividend and layoffs
The management board of the inverter manufacturer for photovoltaic systems is still unable to rule out a loss for the current financial year. Thus there will presumably be further layoffs at SMA.
Lightsource acquires 6.5 MW UK farm site
Renewables company Lightsource Renewable Energy acquires 6.3 MW Solarcentury PV park.
Downstream activity heats up "south of the border"
Photovoltaic project developers Gehrlicher Solar and Martifer Solar have both signaled their continued expansion into Latin America today, with increased activity in Mexico. Gehrlicher has announced that it is opening an office...
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