Hareon posts $76.07 million net loss in H1
Hareon Solar Technology has reported a net loss of CNY 501.5 million ($76.07 million) in the first half of 2017.
Denmark’s Better Energy signs solar partnerships with Tata Power Solar and Huawei
The Danish renewable energy developer partners with the Indian solar energy company for the supply of solar modules, as well as China’s Huawei for the its inverter solutions.
Efficient PPAs may propel solar-diesel micro-grid deployment , says study
In terms of micro-grids, key to reducing diesel consumption by renewables are efficient PPAs, finds consultancy THEnergy, noting that the complexity of these contracts is much greater than in the case of grid-connected photovoltaic systems.
BECE posts $81.3 million profit in H1
Beijing Enterprises Clean Energy (BECE) reported an unaudited profit of HK$636 million ($81.3 million) for the first half of 2017, from just HK$71.4 million a year earlier, as it connected roughly 210 MW of new solar capacity to the grid in China.
Comtec signals H1 turnaround, moves on downstream deals
Comtec Solar Systems will likely record a net profit of roughly CNY 8.8 million ($1.3 million) in the first half of this year, marking a sharp turnaround from the CNY 6.4 million net loss it posted in the first six months of 2016.
Quality is an issue in the fast-growing Indian market
Opinion: One of the main challenges for investors in India is to meet competitive pricing while achieving acceptable quality. Prakash Vora, senior director – Operations at Terraform Global India, explains how to ensure quality in India.
Banpu targets 300 MW with new downstream unit
Banpu, Thailand’s biggest coal miner, has jumped into downstream solar project development, with the launch of a new subsidiary that aims to install 300 MW of solar capacity over the next five years.
China Singyes posts $12.3 million profit in H1
China Singyes Solar Technologies has recorded a profit of CNY 80.98 million ($12.3 million) in the first half of 2017, down roughly 75% year on year, as it connected just 58.5 MW of fresh PV capacity to the Chinese grid.
ReneSola may sell PV production ops to regain NYSE compliance
ReneSola may sell off its indebted polysilicon, wafer and PV module production businesses to regain compliance with the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
pv magazine 7th Quality Roundtable: why investors should spend a little to save a lot
At the 7th pv magazine Quality Roundtable, to be held on September 21 at the REI show in Greater Noida, India, a collection of experts will examine the chief quality concerns facing this growing market. Confirmed speaker Steven Xuereb of PI Berlin explains how investors should take a long-term view when entering the Indian market, looking beyond immediate gains.
