On the eve of the UK subsidy cut, the future is looking glum for European solar
The UK accounted for almost half of all solar capacity installed in Europe last year, but as Britain prepares to slash its solar subsidies, there is a high chance of stagnation for the foreseeable future.
Panasonic reaches halfway mark in solar lanterns project to light areas without electricity
Over 50,000 solar lanterns have been donated to rural communities in 16 countries as part of Panasonics 100 Thousand Solar Lanterns Project, which hopes to double that number by 2018.
Abengoa given seven-month extension to agree on debt restructuring
Creditors of the Spanish renewable energy giant have agreed upon a seven-month grace period to allow the company to approve a restructuring of its debt, and avoid immediate bankruptcy.
Daqo New Energy Corp. stabilizes in 2015 during tumultuous year for polysilicon
The Chinese polysilicon manufacturer managed to maintain its revenues and operating margins just marginally below the levels of 2014, in the face of falling polysilicon prices, while sequential gains show a positive transition in the later stage of the year.
Europe slashed investment in renewable energy by 50% in 2015
While other countries, including China, Australia and the US, ramp up their clean energy spending, Europe rapidly reduced its own renewable technology investment in 2015, spending its lowest figure since 2006.
Singulus Technologies AG aims hopes at solar industry after reducing loses in 2015
After a tough couple of years for the PV equipment supplier, 2015 represented a slight turn around in fortunes for the German company, as it narrowed its net loses and put plans in place for a debt restructuring.
Singulus Technologies AG aims hopes at solar industry after reducing loses in 2015
After a tough couple of years for the PV equipment supplier, 2015 represented a slight turn around in fortunes for the German company, as it narrowed its net loses and put plans in place for a debt restructuring.
Polysilicon prices on the rise in China, but the US is excluded
A sharp rise in demand for polysilicon in China is leading to a partial price recovery; however US manufacturers are unable to take advantage after losing access to the market, according to market research company IHS.
10MW PV solar farm being developed in Belize
The development of the project is being overseen by Natcore Technology along with Catalyst565, and will start adding a solar presence to a country with huge renewable energy ambitions.
Sungrow connects its first 1500V PV project to Chinese grid
As the transition to 1500-volt (V) inverters builds up steam, the Chinese PV-inverter manufacturer successfully connects its first 1500V PV project to the grid to improve its generating efficiency.
