Factory delays spurring higher cell efficiencies, finds NPD Solarbuzz
Solar PV manufacturers are stepping up R&D efforts to achieve greater efficiencies, with industry standard modules set to reach 275 W within a year, research finds.
Centrotherm posts strong first-half revenue, forecasts difficult second half
Revenue hits $104 million in the first half of 2014, largely driven by centrotherm’s polysilicon factory in Qatar. Board anticipates tough market environment for second half.
China to close polysilicon import loophole from September
As the U.S.-China trade war trundles on, China’s Ministry of Commerce has said that it will seek to close a loophole that permits duty-free polysilicon from the U.S., EU and South Korea.
Second solar crowd-funding platform launches
South Carolina-based Palmetto Group launches online investment platform that enables individuals and companies to invest in solar power projects across the U.S.
SolarWorld enjoys 53% increase in first-half shipments, revenue below expectations
The German solar company shipped 357 MW of solar wafers, modules, cells and kits in the first six months of 2014, but revenue of $305 million fell short of target.
Amtech receives order for IonSolar implant system, announces Q3 FY results
The U.S.-based solar equipment manufacturer will ship its IonSolar Implant system to an unnamed Chinese solar company within six months.
Brits in thrall to solar as PV tops power desirability chart
U.K.’s Department of Energy and Climate Change public opinion tracker finds support for solar stands at 82% while backing for fracking wanes.
UK hits 5 GW solar PV capacity
NPD Solarbuzz figures find that 90% of U.K. capacity was installed in the past three years. FIT-driven, small-scale systems account for 42% of all installation capacity.
Trina Solar to add 49.9 MW to UK solar portfolio
Trina to develop utility-scale solar park in the U.K., adding to the 23.8 MW PV capacity the company has already installed in the country.
Seven North Carolina solar farms set for Canadian Solar modules
Deal sees Canadian Solar supply 44 MW of its high efficient modules to seven solar forms in North Carolina before the end of the year.
