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Suntech Europe gains a respite
Suntech's European subsidiary has been granted a six-month extension to its debt moratorium. New definitive moratorium will allow time to negotiate with creditors and restructure debt and could be further extended.
Turkey: Commercial rooftop systems prove an interesting market
With its booming economy and growing energy demand, Turkey is one the world's most promising new PV markets, but difficulties in financing and bureaucracy remain obstacles.
Daqo positive of EU-China agreement
Chinese polysilicon manufacturer Daqo New Energy is taking an optimistic approach to the solar trade stand-off and predicting a rise in shipments in the current quarter. Daqo is also forecasting a stabilization in the price of...
Fraunhofer ISE researchers win innovation award
This year's Semikron Innovation Award honored the work of researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Freiburg, Germany, for their development of off-grid solar energy supply systems technology that...
Canadian Solar EPC for 130 MW Ontario plant
Chinese manufacturer continues its downstream focus by signing the biggest EPC deal in its corporate history to deliver a 130 MW utility scale plant in Ontario which will feature 440,000 Canadian Solar modules.
EU duties prompt Chinese manufacturer to look east
Chinese solar manufacturer Solargiga has signed a 370 MW module supply deal with Japanese giant Sharp and said the move into other markets had been prompted by the recent EU anti dumping duties decision. The deal makes Solargiga...
Romania to cut green certificates
The Romanian government has approved legislation that will severely cut PV incentives for investors. Critics say the move could lead to a halt in foreign investment for the country's solar market.
Sunwize to install Samoa's largest PV project
U.S.-based Mitsui subsidiary Sunwize will install Samoa's largest solar project to date. The 546 kW scheme is expected to generate 700,000 kWh per year across ground mounted sites in Salelolaga on Savai'i and Tanugamanono and...
$400 million for off grid renewables in Australia
Australia's ARENA today launched an AUD$400 million fund to displace diesel in remote areas of the country. The fund is aimed at off grid and fringe-of-grid communities as well as mining operations and is expected to generate 150...
Saudi Arabia unveils new solar training program
Kingdom's Solar Industry Association has launched a vocational training program with U.S. solar training company SEI, aimed at engineers, designers and decision makers. The program will be showcased, along with a Women in Solar...
Trina Solar will not abandon Europe
Chinese manufacturer Trina Solar says it will fight to prove it is not dumping solar panels in Europe and will not turn its back on its EU partners.
Emmvee supplies 4 MW plant in Germany
Bangalore-based module manufacturer will supply 15,000 panels to 4 MW former coke factory in Brandenburg.
EU duties will cost 650,000 jobs says Chinese state media
China Daily predicts EU duties will cost the political bloc 250,000 jobs in its own back yard as Beijing launches investigation into imported EU wines as direct riposte to France's Hollande.
aleo solar continues search for white knight investor
German solar manufacturer aleo solar has no update on the search to replace Bosch's 90.7% stake and expects another loss in 2013.
JinkoSolar announces first-quarter upturn in fortunes
Chinese photovoltaic manufacturer JinkoSolar staunched losses whilst increasing shipments and extending its global reach in the first three months of 2013.
Renewables JV to bring 600 MW of solar and wind to Chile by 2016
Mainstream Renewables enters a partnership with investment house Actis again after a successful US$100 million South African deal last year.
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