Ascent Solar to build fab in China
U.S. manufacturer Ascent Solar has signed a deal to build a factory China’s Jiangsu Province. The city of Suqian is investing $32.5 million in the joint venture.
Hanwha SolarOne signs 50 MW US deal
The global module supplier has reached a memorandum of understanding with OneRoof Energy of the U.S. to supply 50 MW of modules for its rooftop projects.
Goldpoly eager to buy more solar plants in 2014
The latest acquisition brings the Hong Kong solar plant investor and operator’s total number of grid-connected projects in 2013 to 400 MW.
Canadian Solar secures North Carolina module deal
The global solar provider will supply 25.3 MW of modules to four solar projects in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Yingli joins forces with China National Nuclear Corp. for 500 MW of solar projects
The state-owned nuclear technology giant says its new partnership with Yingli is reflects China’s goal of sustainable development. The companies aim to build 500 MW of distributed generation projects.
China WindPower to receive $942 million PV development loan
The China Development Bank will loan the country’s largest renewable energy company the funds to develop 800 MW of solar projects.
Hanwha SolarOne to supply modules for 11.5 MW UK PV project
The modules will be supplied to solar wholesaler Ikaros Solar, and will be installed in a solar park in the county of Norfolk, England.
India pushes back solar auction deadline for second time
The country’s state-run Solar Energy Corp. — which is set to conduct the 750 MW auction — says solar developers are concerned many state utilities will be unable to pay for power produced.
Turkey eyeing one-third renewable energy target for 2023
The country’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority predicts solar PV capacity to reach 3 GW by 2023.
Minnesota judge backs solar in favor of gas
The decision marks the first time that unsubsidized solar energy has gone head-to-head with natural gas and come out on top as the best option, both economically and environmentally.
