European Commission unveils climate, energy targets
With the Europe’s “industrial renaissance” looming above all, critics say the EC’s 2030 climate and energy goals will do little for the green tech sector or the world’s climate.
First Solar breaks ground deep in the heart of Texas
The Arizona solar giant is breaking ground in Pecos County, where locals are eager to embrace solar despite a rich legacy in oil and gas.
German government plans rile solar industry
A draft plan to revamp Germany’s renewable energy subsidy program calls for self-consumption fees, FIT cuts, the introduction of a PV tender system and limits on new capacity expansion.
Yingli claims No. 1 spot as leading module supplier, again
The Chinese company boasted the biggest market share in China and Germany and came in second in the United States, close behind First Solar.
SMA: Back to profitability
After a lossmaking 2013, SMA is finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. The world inverter market leader expects to close the year with an operating profit and a sales increase of up to 45%.
US duties could be expanded on Wednesday
The Department of Commerce will decide whether to expand the range of PV products covered by AD and CVD. SolarWorld says Chinese manufacturers have been using a Taiwan workaround to avoid duties.
MENA solar market worth $50bn by 2020
A new report predicts the MENA region will see $50bn of solar investment in the next six years. The opening of the WFES in Abu Dhabi saw the launch of the Solar GCC Alliance.
China responds with polysilicon duties
China has imposed permanent duties on U.S. and South Korean polysilicon. The decision comes within hours of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s announcement about duties on Chinese solar products.
Adler Solar opens Bremen solar warehouse
German solar service company Adler Solar says importers can benefit from its nearby testing center. The new Bremen warehouse can be used by clients before products are officially imported to the EU.
Republicans attempt to repeal GHG legislation
The House of Representatives is set to cnsider legislation that would loosen GHG restrictions for fossil fuel power plants. The House says EPA rules effectively ban any new fossil fuel power plants.
