Hanwha Q CELLS to top 1.5 GW production capacity before 2015
German PV company to add 230 MW production capacity to domestic and Malaysian fabs, grows shipments 68% in first half of 2014.
SMA posts increasing half-year losses, expects upturn in H2
The German inverter manufacturer blamed weak demand in Europe for growing first-half losses but expects international demand to drive a dynamic second half in 2014.
Yingli surpasses 10 GW of global solar module deployment
The vertically integrated PV manufacturer reached the milestone in June, adding that the tally amounts to 40 million PV modules globally.
First Solar to provide EPC for 52.5 MW Jordan solar plant
The U.S. thin film company has also finalized a long-term O&M contract for the Shams Ma’an Power Plant project.
TerniEnergia signs 148.5 MW PV deal in South Africa
The renewable energy company has agreed to develop two PV plants in South Africa as well as supply panels, inverters and O&M services.
India to explore PV potential of its desert regions
The government has commissioned a study under the National Solar Mission to identify lively renewable energy potential in the country’s vast desert areas.
Wacker confirms year-on-year revenue upturn
Having last month revised its earnings forecast upwards, Germany’s Wacker has confirmed that revenues rose notably in Q2 2014.
US anti-dumping case threatens future of 3 GW of solar projects
More than 3 GW of solar PV projects in the U.S. that had lined up Chinese modules may have to find an alternative supplier or pay the higher tariff, says NPD Solarbuzz.
Suntech announces 7.5 MW off-grid PV project in Malaysia
The module manufacturer will provide solar panels for rural schools and villages in Malaysia as part of a government electricity project.
Long-awaited French energy bill puts renewables center stage
While nuclear will remain the lynchpin of France’s energy transition, renewables are set an ambitious target of 32% penetration by 2030.
