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[UPDATE] SEIA calls for multilateral efforts to solve dispute with China
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is calling for multilateral trade negotiations between the U.S., the European Union and China in an effort to stave off an all-out trade war.
Russia unveils draft renewable energy law
Russia’s Energy Ministry submitted a draft renewable energy law to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev for approval on 15 April. It is aimed at supporting the deployment of renewable energy sources including solar, wind and...
Analysis: ABB's Power-One acquisition
Monday's announcement that ABB was to acquire inverter manufacturer Power-One certainly turned heads. But where will it leave the two companies and how will it impact the photovoltaic market? IHS Solar Research Manager Sam...
Sunways: Banks cancel $8.6 million credit
In light of the continuing downturn in the European photovoltaic industry, yet another negative announcement was made today by a German company. Banks have cancelled their line of credit worth US$8.6 million to LDK Solar...
Global PV inverter market shakeout and geographical shifts expected, says GTM
European photovoltaic inverter manufacturers see their profits shrink as low-cost Asian players gain ground, according to a new report released by GTM Research. Increased competition is also coming from diversified giants.
What does Suntech’s insolvency mean for solar?
When Suntech defaulted on $541 million of convertible U.S. bonds in March, solar players across the world were watching. The very public, and long-expected, failure of the former poster boy of solar, Zhengrong Shi, has left the...
New solar policies in India expected to increase demand; help improve margins
According to Bridge to India, close to 1.5 GW of PV projects are currently under development in India. It forecasts that over 1 GW of new capacity will be installed this year. Meanwhile, 2014 is expected to see new installations ...
Germany’s PV storage incentive program will come into force on May 1
Germany will launch its support program for photovoltaic battery storage systems on May 1. Funding totaling €25 million will be available in the first year from German state bank KfW.
Thin film opportunities as PV downturn draws to a close
Despite the declining market share of thin film technologies in global photovoltaics, as the market emerges from the current downturn, opportunities will present in various niches. This was one of the key messages delivered by...
Germany installs 775 MW of PV in Q1 2013
Germany reportedly added 290 MW of new photovoltaic capacity in March, according to the Federal Environment Minister. While the Federal Network Agency’s figures are still to be released, if the information proves true, the solar...
Thin film in the MENA region
The 5th Thin Film Industry forum is about to commence in Germany's capital next week. With the global photovoltaic market shifting to the sunbelt regions and MENA countries, are the prospects for thin film in these parts of the...
First Solar: Initial moves away from thin film?
The announcement of strong earnings forecasts for the next three years, more projects acquisitions, a technology acquisition and a new efficiency record; April has already been a huge month for thin film giant First Solar. But...
PV predicted to produce 110 TWh in 2013
According to a new report issued by the International Energy Agency (IEA), already installed photovoltaic systems will produce "at least" 110 TWh, or 110 billion kWh in 2013, thus representing 0.5% of global electricity demand....
Downstream solar dominates VC funding scene
Downstream solar companies dominated the global venture capital (VC) fundraising arena in the first quarter of 2013, finally benefiting from historically cheap panel prices, according to consultants Mercom Capital Group.
Solarbuzz: The unpredictability of Chinese solar demand is a headache
Despite China's reputation as the promised land for the solar industry, the latest report from NPD Solarbuzz says wild fluctuations in demand in the country could mean suppliers which rely on markets outside the People's Republic...
New research suggests PV industry is a net electricity producer
According to new research from Stanford University, 2012 represented a turning point for photovoltaics. Indeed, the industry is now both a likely net electricity producer, and poised to pay off its energy debt no later than 2020.
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