Eu Prosun calls for PV MIP investigation to be extended following solar companies' breach
Canadian Solar, ET Solar and ReneSola are no longer exempt from punitive trade duties, having breached the terms under the minimum price agreement framework, which had negated their tariff exemptions. EU Prosun has said they are “just the tip of the iceberg” and that the investigation must be “immediately” extended.
Yingli pays off some debt, releases Q1 earnings
Yingli Green Energy has today released its eagerly anticipated Q1 2015 earnings. With a net loss of US$58.6 million, the company is not exactly in the black. The results are, nevertheless, far from apocalyptic. It has also managed to pay off $193.5 million in medium terms notes and is confident it can settle another, similar, debt this October.
US: 440 MW of PV approved under Western Solar Plan
Three solar PV projects worth 400 MW have been approved by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under its Western Solar Plan. Up to 1,900 construction jobs are expected to be created.
SunPower files lawsuit against SunEdison, former employees for poaching trade secrets
In a U.S. federal lawsuit filed yesterday, June 3, SunPower Corp. has accused SunEdison Inc. of poaching over 20 employees and trade secrets between 2011 and 2014, in order to gain a competitive edge.
Vivint Solar unveils $150 million plans for commercial, industrial solar sector
As part of its expansion plans, Vivint Solar has announced it will enter the commercial and industrial solar sectors via a US$150 million investment fund. It has also partnered with a number of EPC companies.
Daimler enters energy storage market with Mercedes-Benz branded batteries
Daimler AG has announced its entry into the stationary energy storage market. With its Mercedes-Benz branded lithium-ion batteries, it will target both industrial customers and residential applications.
NEXTracker finalizes 82 MW tracker commission for SunEdison in Honduras
The California-based tracker specialist has installed its single axis trackers at the Pacifico and Choluteca solar plants in Honduras, marking the company’s first foray into Central America.
JinkoSolar strikes 80 MW DG module supply deal in China
Chinese PV manufacturer to supply China Southern Power Grid Synthesis Energy with modules to be deployed in distributed rooftop PV projects in Chinas Guangdong and Hainan provinces.
Ambitious interconnection plans could transform Europe
Europe recently approves studies for energy infrastructure plans that could transform its energy market and boost renewable investments. Electricity interconnection plans specifically between U.K. and France, and Greece, Cyprus and Israel stand out.
Yingli Solar JV connects 50 MW solar plant in China
Joint venture with Shuozhou Coal Power Co. sees 50 MW of solar PV capacity installed in Shanxi province using Yingli Solar panels.
