Asia Pacific's solar panel market to reach $37.8bn by 2020, says report
Report by ApacMarket.com suggests a compound annual growth rate of 14.8% over the next five years as China and the commercial sector drive expansion of solar panel revenues in the region.
Australia's largest PV plant to begin feeding grid
First Solar’s Nyngan solar plant, which will be 102 MW once completed in July, will soon connect to the grid at 25 MW. Plant will be Southern Hemisphere’s largest for a short while.
Primrose Solar connects 48 MW PV plant, UK's largest solar farm
Located near Fareham in Hampshire, southern England, the 48 MW installation has been developed to the highest ecological standards, claims Primrose Solar.
SolarCity partners with DirecTV on marketing deal
The satellite pay-TV giant, which is currently in the crosshairs of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for alleged deceptive advertising, will help sell solar leasing deals to its subscribers.
Meyer Burger picks up diamond wire saw order from SunEdison
Swiss solar technology provider Meyer Burger will supply its DW288 diamond wire saws for PV wafer production to SunEdison. The deal is in the upper single-digit Swiss Franc range (1 Swiss Franc = US$1).
India shows its PV prowess as solar plane lands in Ahmadabad
Solar Impulse pilots call on India to continue clean energy pledge as National Solar Mission issues bidding guidelines for 3 GW of solar.
Insolvent SolarMax finds possible buyer
Swiss PV association Swissolar has reported that a company from a German-speaking country is planning an asset deal for the core businesses of insolvent Sputnik Engineering AG, also known a Solarmax. Swiss insolvency authorities have declined to confirm the report until a contract is finalized.
GT Advanced Technologies raises US$100 million in financing
U.S. based solar equipment supplier GT Advanced Technologies looks to have raised $100 million in financing. The deal was revealed in revised bankruptcy documents filed in local courts.
From the Mag: A selection of stories from the March issue
pv magazine explores the growing trend of solar manufacturing in the U.S., examines what the U.K.’s electricity market reform means for solar, and assesses the impact of leasing-to-own models.
Lighting Africa expands into Nigeria
World Bank and IFC-backed program expands to increase energy access for millions in the African nation.
