Trina announces management restructure
Trina Solar has announced changes to its regional senior management structure in Europe and Africa, in order to boost growth.
ReneSola CFO resigns
Daniel Lee, CFO of China-based ReneSola Ltd has announced his resignation. The reason for his decision has not been communicated. The company’s VP of Financial Control will serve as interim CFO, following his departure.
SunLink completes 37 MW tracker delivery to Honduras
Honduras project is one part of SunLink’s growth in the Americas region, where the company’s total installs have now surpassed 1 GW of components for the solar PV sectors of the region.
New China solar entrant plans 1.15 GW of PV projects
Shenzhen-listed company, Baoan Real Estate has unveiled plans to invest around US$1.5 billion in solar PV projects totaling 1.15 GW in China. The funds are expected to be raised within the next six months.
Proinso secures EPM contract for 100 MW solar project in Philippines
The U.K.-headquartered solar energy firm has been appointed engineering, procurement and management provider for the 100 MW Subic Bay solar farm, which will be one of the largest in Southeast Asia.
Sunrun surpasses 100,000 customers in the US
The residential solar company has this week added its 100,000 customer in the U.S. residential market. Combined Sunrun solar systems in the country have now generated more than 1.3 terawatts of clean power.
19.1% efficient PERC PV cell produced using 1366's Direct Wafer technology
Customer trials have yielded PERC PV cells with an average 19% efficiency on industrial lines. 1366 says its cast wafers can be produced at half the cost of conventional processes.
UK: Government reminded of strong public support for clean energy as FIT cuts get go-ahead
The Renewable Energy Association says government’s decision to slash solar FIT by as much as 87% is at odds with public opinion; London Mayor Boris Johnson calls for a halt to the planned cuts.
Installation begins on 3 MW floating solar array in U.K.
Water company United Utilities has begun the installation of the 3 MW, GBP 3.5 million floating solar plant on a reservoir near Manchester. Once complete it will be one of the worlds largest solar system of its type.
Shunfeng unveils flagship integrated clean energy project
Shunfeng International Clean Energy (SFCE) has completed one of its flagship integrated clean energy projects in Shanghai, at the Hong Qiao International School. Bringing together its “medley” of solar PV, heat pump and LED technologies, SFCE will provide 66% of the school’s energy needs, under a 25-year energy management contract.
