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Yingli revises module shipment outlook for Q1

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Chinese PV module manufacturer Yingli Green Energy is expecting PV module shipments in the first quarter to be better than earlier estimates.


SunPower plans to sell US$300 million of convertible debentures

The California photovoltaic manufacturer has plans to sell debenture bonds worth $300 million.


SolarWorld to hold extraordinary shareholders' meeting

Germany-based SolarWorld AG will hold an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on July 11. Losses totaling half of the capital stock have been incurred, according to a recent company statement.


German industrial associations against AD duties on Chinese PV imports

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The Federation of German Industry (BDI) and the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA) have warned of the loss of thousands of jobs in Germany if the EU Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on...


JA Solar's shipments exceed Q1 target; narrows loss

Despite an 11.5% decrease in shipments in the first quarter of this year, the Chinese PV manufacturer exceeded its previous guidance of 410 MW to 430 MW.


Centrosolar bond holders approve conversion deal

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Centrosolar Group AG’s creditors have overwhelmingly agreed to swap outstanding debt from a €50 million bond for 5.5 million newly issued shares in the German PV company.


Chinese court sides with Canadian Solar in contract dispute with LDK

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In a legal win for Canadian Solar Inc., a Chinese court has dismissed a request by LDK Solar to enforce an arbitration award decision by a state trade arbitration commission amounting to CNY 248.9 million ($40.1 million, €31.5...


REC refinances 50% of debt due 2014

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REC recently announced it has reduced by 50% its debt maturing in the second quarter of 2014, worth US$ 206 million (NOK 1.2 billion).


Lux Research sees doubling of PV market up to 2018

Boston based analysts Lux Research has announced that the solar sector is on the recovery path, set to reach a worth of US$155 billion in 2018. The industry is expected to ramp up rapidly to 61.7 GW market size in 2018 after...


Spain: Renewable energy premium payments rise by 19% in 2012

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Premium payments in the entire renewable energy sector in Spain were 19% higher than envisaged in the 2012 outlook, while the total compensation in the photovoltaic sector in 2012 was close to the original forecast.


Brazil receives request for 392.4 MW of PV

Thirteen requests for regulatory authorization to develop and operate photovoltaic plants worth a total of 392.4 MW have been received last week, according to Brazil's national electricity regulator.


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....


China waits on EU verdict

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


Siemens study shows Europe can save billions in renewables pursuit

Power generation solutions provider Siemens has released a study analyzing electrical power producing systems, especially renewable power plants, in Europe, and has identified the potential for optimization. Project siting has...


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...


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