Manz acquires KEMET mechanical engineering division
Germany-based Manz has acquired Kemet Electronic Italy. Approval for the transaction was granted by the Italian trades union and the supervisory bodies of both companies. Financial details for the move have been not published.
German equipment manufacturers expect sales increase of more than 25%
Germany’s PV equipment and plant manufacturers are cautiously optimistic and expecting a 25 percent increase in revenue this year despite lacking a plan to ensure their competitiveness in the medium term.
Solar maintenance takes the stage at Solar O&M Conference
U.S. commercial solar industry draws criticism for poor O&M record at the show as discussions center on need for systematic and standardized approach.
Plans submitted for English solar plant
Plans have been submitted for a 4.9 MW plant near Devizes in the English county of Wiltshire.
Micro-grid market to soar after 2015, says Frost & Sullivan
Driven by growing renewable energy demand in numerous regions, the market for micro-grid installations will grow rapidly between 2015 and 2020.
Indian industry headed towards calamity, warns federation
The National Solar Energy Federation of India has complained about the quality of domestic-made technology in a letter to the government.
Panasonic develops stand-alone PV power system
The companys Power Supply Container generates and stores solar energy, and is ideal for for rural off-grid areas.
NEC snaps up grid-scale battery business
The Japanese company has purchased A123 Energy Solutions from China’s Wanxiang Group for a reported $100 million.
California calls for large-scale energy storage
The Energy Storage trade fair in Düsseldorf begins with a rousing call from California for more energy storage solutions.
India considers new PV support scheme for state-owned companies
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy may introduce a separate scheme for Public Sector Undertakings.
