German PV equipment sales up 39% in first six months
Booming business in Asian is driving sales in the sector, which is also seeing increased momentum from the U.S. and emerging markets, the German Engineering Federation reports.
SunPower produces one billionth solar cell
The US solar company’s production milestone follows announcement of a new 350 MW manufacturing facility.
Innotech Solar acquires Tripod Energy, Italian PV assets
The Scandinavian-German PV module maker says the acquisition will strengthen its cash position and provide reliable operating revenues from the two PV plants Italy.
24 MW solar project under construction in Honduras
With the Pavana Solar Park, Honduras has reached 74 MW of solar PV under construction, giving it a leading position in Central America. GTM Research says that this is only the beginning for the region.
Spanish developer connects third UK project
Sevilla company Bester Generacion has connected its Tiers Cross project. The 28 MW scheme, in South Wales, created 200 local jobs.
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TÜV Rheinland issues first PID certificate in China to Trina Solar
PID tests simulate the practical conditions in the PV system, and verify the module performance and power output under high voltage.
Rural electrification set to transform Asia-Pacific microgrid market
The proliferation of microgrids in Asia-Pacific has been encouraged by rural electrification programs in developing countries, and the establishment of commercial microgrids in developed nations, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Solar microinverter, power optimizer market to surpass $1 billion in 2018
Key markets like the U.S., the U.K. and Australia are driving demand for module-level power electronics, according to IHS. The market has already grown to more than $300 million.
Suntech, Greenfield team up with youmex in UK
German green energy financier youmex will arrange construction loans, long-term financing and also sell PV solar power plants to investors, while Greenfield and Suntech will provide EPC services and PV panels, respectively.
