JFE breaks ground on 26.2 MW solar plant in Fukushima
The plant will be located at a former golf club in the Japanese prefecture, with completion scheduled for March 2015.
Advanced Energy buys AEG control module business
The U.S.-based power conversion firm will contract AEG Power Solutions GmbH to manufacture modules at its factory in Germany.
Canadian Solar tops non-domestic brand in Japan
The global solar power company has shipped 508 MW of PV modules to Japan, claiming a 7% share of the market and becoming the largest foreign solar brand.
Online solar marketplace receives VC investment
Milk the Sun, a leading open online marketplace for trading PV systems, has attracted funding from Gründerfonds Münsterland and Howaldt Energies.
OXIS Energy collaborating with Proinso on new solar storage system
The U.K. company will collaborate with global PV specialists Proinso to develop a storage prototype they say is lightweight, affordable and environmentally friendly.
Utility-scale US solar capacity grew 43% in 2013
A report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that 2.9 GW of utility-scale solar capacity was added in the U.S. last year.
EU ProSun backs French-German solar plans
The joint initiative of EU solar businesses welcomes the proposals, stating that Europe “must bet on a strong solar industry.”
SunPower teams with Bank of America to finance $220 million solar leasing program
The solar manufacturers will collaborate with the bank on a $220 million support package designed to spur the U.S. solar leasing market.
UK solar industry embraces community energy strategy
Today’s announcement by the DECC to back community-focused energy has been welcomed by the Solar Trade Association (STA).
Martifier Solar USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The U.S. subsidiary of Portugal’s Martifer Solar has sought creditor protection on the basis that it has sufficient assets to meet third-party obligations.
