pv magazine's weekly news roundup
A quick look back at the biggest solar news stories that have grabbed our attention over these past seven days.
China adds 3.3 GW of solar in six months
The Asian superpower is on track to eclipse Europe as the world’s solar powerhouse this year. But the first-half figure is well short of halfway to the stated target of 13 GW of new solar this year.
Spanish solar power topped 8% penetration in July
Solar PV and CSP accounted for 8.3% of the energy mix, with renewables combined generating 37.6% of all electricity for the month.
China PV target cut to 13 GW for 2014
Installation target revised downwards from 14 GW as China switches solar focus towards greater distributed generation.
Germany launches renewable energy installation register
Operators of wind turbines and biomass facilities will have to register their systems with the Federal Network Agency, which already keeps track of PV plants in order to determine solar subsidy degression rates based on the number of installations.
Yingli surpasses 10 GW of global solar module deployment
The vertically integrated PV manufacturer reached the milestone in June, adding that the tally amounts to 40 million PV modules globally.
Enphase Energy cuts second-quarter loss, posts record revenue
Strong demand from the core domestic market as well as from overseas helped boost sales at the California solar microinverter systems manufacturer.
SPI partners with Wircon on UK joint venture
The companies initially plan to develop 55 MW of PV projects in the United Kingdom. SPI has recently raised nearly $50 million to expand its international activities.
US, Chinese solar EPC companies continue to dominate global PV installations
Of the 10 companies it predicts will top this year’s ranking, six are based in China while four are in North America, reports IHS. South Africa is expected to grow fivefold in 2014, installing close to 600 MW.
SMA buys O&M unit from Phoenix Solar
While the leading German inverter maker is expanding its O&M services in Europe and North America, Phoenix Solar has lowered its revenue and operating profit forecast for the year.
