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17/05/13: 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...
17/05/13: 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....
17/05/13: U.S. added 33 MW of new solar in April
17 MW Yuma project the pick of nine new and expanded solar installations as U.S. reaches a cumulative 5.14 GW of generation capacity.
17/05/13: China waits on EU verdict
China to wait on EU solar panel anti-dumping decision before announcing results of its own probe into polysilicon imports.
17/05/13: 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...
17/05/13: JA Solar repays bonds
Chinese PV manufacturer JA Solar has repaid the US$119 million for convertible bonds that was due May 15. The company has stated that it remains commited to meeting all debt obligations to protect the interests of stakeholders.
17/05/13: 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...
16/05/13: Solar power rises in Japan with plans for 636 MW by 2015
Japan’s corporate giants are establishing major new solar projects in the country, with 636 MW planned by 2015. Japan Asia Group, Nippon Paper, Toyota and Mitsubishi are among the active players in the country’s booming solar...
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17/05/13: EU: Big discrepancy expected between provisional and final AD solar duties
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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17/05/13: Mosaic's solar project raises over US$1 million in investment
Solar asset class beats treasuries with 4.5% est. annual returns.
17/05/13: aleo modules receive "Made in Europe" bonus in France
aleo BIPV solution passes suction load and seismic bench test by CSTB.
17/05/13: CSUN celebrates the official grand opening of its Turkish factory
CSUN, a specialized manufacturer of solar cells and modules will celebrate the official grand opening of its Turkey factory on May 23rd 2013.
17/05/13: Boston's solar rooftop development brought to life by FireFlower Alternative Energy
Local company FireFlower Alternative Energy has partnered with First Highland Management & Development to develop the largest rooftop solar array in the City of Boston.
16/05/13: ReneSola announces first quarter 2013 results
ReneSola Ltd a technology provider of solar photovoltaic ("PV") products, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.
16/05/13: Ideal Power Converters and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory partner to develop integrated electric vehicle, solar, storage infrastructure
Research aimed at creating reference designs to reduce costs, add capabilities.
16/05/13: Conergy to install 1.2 MW of solar plants in Spain
Conergy and Gamma Solutions to build nine solar plants on public buildings.
16/05/13: JinkoSolar introduces new eries of modules at SNEC
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. today unveiled its new series "Eagle II" solar modules at the 7th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai.
16/05/13: Investment guide "Photovoltaics in Chile" published by Solarpraxis
Solarpraxis' expanded investment workshop series includes PV growth markets of France, Turkey and Latin America; complimentary investment guides will be available.
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