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Applied Materials reports losses in energy and environmental solutions segment
PV equipment manufacturer Applied Materials has posted its second quarter results for the fiscal year 2013. The Energy and Environmental Solutions (EES) segment recorded a GAAP operating loss of US$322 million, inclusive of...
JinkoSolar to supply 115 MW of PV modules to South Africa
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd has signed a module supply agreement with a South African developer to deliver 115 MW for two photovoltaic plants.
Photovolt unveils 900 MW Japanese PV pipeline
Germany-based Photovolt Development Partners has unveiled a photovoltaic pipeline worth 925 MW (DC) in Japan. Completion is scheduled for between 2014 and 2015. The company is also planning to install 110 MWp in Israel and 35 MWp...
Investment rumors boost SolarWorld stocks
Speculation that SolarWorld may receive a three-digit million investment from Qatar saw the German photovoltaic company’s stock temporarily jump. It has failed to respond to the rumors.
8minutenergy and Saferay sign 20 MW PPA in California
8minutenergy Renewables, LLC and Saferay, Inc. have signed a 20 year PPA with Southern California Edison (SCE) to sell the energy generated from their proposed Redcrest Solar Farm project.
Solar stocks: China left for dead; FSLR, SPWR and WFR to rise
China’s Suntech Power Holdings collapsed under the weight of its own inventory in March, leading to weeks of volatility in the solar equities market in New York. German companies have also seen stocks suffer a shaky month....
Dyesol on new investment, grid competitiveness and why silicon’s limitations have been exposed
At the end of February, Dyesol secured A$4 million in funding with potential for a further A$16 million draw-down. The executive chairman speaks to pv magazine about what the investment means for the dye-sensitized photovoltaics...
Aleo solar posts €77 million loss
German photovoltaic manufacturer aleo solar has announced a €77 million loss in its 2012 full-year financials, released today. The loss is more than double the €30.5 million the company lost in 2011.
Dow opens new Enlight encapsulate line
While some firms along the photovoltaic supply chain scale back production and even shutter fabs, Dow has announced this week the start up of a new line for its Enlight polyolefin encapsulant film in Germany. The line will supply...
Phoenix Solar expects slight 2013 growth
Phoenix Solar AG expects to see "slight" growth in 2013, on the back of marginally improved 2012 financials. The U.S. and Asia are key growth regions for the German photovoltaic company, which recorded sales decreases of more...
Taiwan’s Powertec to produce 27,500 MT of polysilicon annually
GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) and Powertec Energy Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding under which Powertec will purchase polysilicon technology and equipment. The Taiwan-based company aims to reach a capacity...
Conergy records 2012 gains; expects significant 2013 sales increases
Overall, the Conergy Group managed to reduce its 2012 losses, albeit slightly. Sales are expected to considerably improve in 2013. Meanwhile, business in Asia and the U.S. is forecast to significantly grow, and Eastern Europe...
Centrotherm, SolarWorld and Phoenix Solar cause big investor losses
A German association for private investors has published its latest Top 50 list of "capital destroyers" in Germany. In 2013, every second company in the top 10 comes from the solar industry.
SMA records 2012 profit; not ruling out 2013 loss
In a difficult market environment, even the world’s leading photovoltaic inverter manufacturer suffered revenue and earnings losses in 2012. Despite this, SMA did turn an overall profit. The Board has confirmed its 2013 forecast....
Uganda drops PV FIT program
Without announcement, Uganda has dropped its PV FIT program. Although other forms of renewable energy are still eligible for support, prices for PV power are said to have fallen enough worldwide to merit the removal of tariffs in...
Poland proposes more PV changes
According to media reports, the Polish Government has implemented further solar subsidy changes to its renewable energy draft law. Under them, support will only be given to photovoltaic plants up to two MW in size.
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