Earthquake in Taiwan disrupts PV production
The magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit Taiwan Saturday disrupted PV production in the southern city of Tainan, which took the brunt of the temblor.
Ascent improves design of PV modules for space environment
The U.S. company says its super-light its superlight modules are ideal for satellites, space vehicles and space stations. Ascent is eager to tap the fast growing space and near space markets.
REC Silicon to shut down remaining FBR polysilicon production in Washington
The polysilicon maker will also shut down silane units, and says these moves are the result of Chinese import duties on U.S. polysilicon. Falling polysilicon prices may also play a role.
Abengoa looking to offload stake in UAE's Shams 1 CSP solar farm
The Spanish renewables company is seeking to sell its 20% share in the CSP solar plant as it seeks to raise $335 million of liquidity to satisfy circling creditors.
Yingli receives $300m state-backed loan to ease restructuring process
The Tier-1 Chinese solar developer has secured a loan of approximately CNY 2 billion from the Chinese National Development Bank to help the firm pay down its debts.
Toshiba reorganizing to focus on energy, storage amid major losses
Toshibas latest earnings results show catastrophic losses for the Japanese electronics conglomerate, which are forecast to hit US$6 billion for the FY 2015. Its recent accounting scandal has forced it into restructuring. More emphasis will be placed on its energy and storage businesses, despite these segments also suffering sales declines.
Indias Karnataka plans for 3 GW of solar
Three GW of new solar PV projects have been announced for the Indian state of Karnataka. The government has approved a 2 GW plant by Karnataka Solar Power Development Corp. Ltd, while Adani is said to be planning a 1 GW project.
New PSE&G Landfill Solar Farm in Service
Community Solar Project Built on 53 Acres of the L&D Landfill Is PSE&G’s Largest to Date
Lockheed Martin and Duke Energy Sign 17-Year Renewable Energy Pact
Commitment provides 30 megawatts of Solar Power to U.S. National Grid
Customers Can Now Go 100 Percent Solar with PG&E's Solar Choice Program
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today launched PG&E’s Solar Choice program, extending the option for 100 percent solar power to customers who are not planning to install rooftop solar panels.
