India's anti-dumping hearing scheduled for July 18
Responding to the pleas of local Indian manufacturers India launched investigations into anti-dumping duties on solar cells from the U.S., China, Malaysia and Taiwan last year. An official hearing is now said to be scheduled for July 18.
SMA to downsize massively
SMA has announced today that it will inform its employees of the necessary personnel adjustments as a response to the difficult solar market situation. SMA plans to gradually downsize its full-time employee pool by 700 in Germamy by end of 2014.
[UPDATE] Desertec founder explains reasons for Dii split
Industrial consortium’s communications problems exemplified when Desertec members read an online news story stating plans to sell Saharan energy to Europe may be altered. Foundation’s co-founder says visionary group will continue their work to drive renewables development. Dii responds to move.
Solar Frontier restarts full production at Miyazaki plant
Facing increasing demand for thin film CIS modules, Solar Frontier has restarted production at its Miyazaki No. 2 Plant.
Construction starts at Macho Springs
New Mexico’s largest solar project is set to be completed by May 2014. First Solar scheme will sell energy to El Paso Electric under 20-year PPA.
Japan and China hold fate of PV in their hands
Consultant predicts more than 45% of the world’s demand for solar power will come from the twin Asian markets in the rest of 2013. A record 35.1 GW of demand is predicted for the full year figure.
MidAmerican completes $1 billion bond offering for 579 MW California projects
Warren Buffetts MidAmerican Energy will finance the construction of its 579 MW photovoltaic projects in Southern California with a newly completed $1 billion bond offering.
SMA to start South African inverter production by Q1 2014
German company is expanding South African presence with manufacturing facility and will supply 125 of its Sunny Central inverters to two new PV schemes announced today.
Sunrun secures $630m for residential rooftops
JPMorgan subsidiary is among the investors as San Francisco based third party ownership company builds on recent expansion into 11th state. CEO claims company is installing $2m of systems daily.
Cyprus inaugurates 10 new PV parks
Cyprus electrifies 10 new solar PV parks totalling 1 MW. Installed PV capacity on the island has reached 25 MW with up to 100 MW more due in the next two years.
