Polysilicon price could rise in March slightly
There are indications falling polysilicon production is starting to address the long-standing global oversupply and helping the price of the solar material stabilize, according to consultants IHS i-Suppli.
Another $12m for SunShot initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Incubator program has announced a further US$12 million of funding to develop solar hardware, and reduce the soft costs associated with installation and permitting.
Minister of Environment Peter Altmaier bolsters German module manufacturers
The German Minister of Environment Peter Altmaier attended the World Future Energy Summit this year.
Trina Solar dismisses rumors of $14bn debt
Chinese solar module giant Trina Solar has dismissed an analyst’s prediction that a $14bn off-the-books debt mountain will force it into insolvency within six months.
Gold Poly pays $270m for rooftop company
Chinese cell manufacturer Gold Poly New Energy Holdings Ltd has acquired solar power plant developer China Merchants New Energy Holdings Ltd.
Largest solar array in northeast Wisconsin is installed
The largest rooftop solar array in northeastern Wisconsin, in the U.S., has been installed in Green Bay by furniture and movable wall company KI.
UK solar centre of excellence launched
UK trade body the Solar Trade Association (STA) has been closely involved with the development of a national solar centre of excellence by consultants BRE, which was launched this week.
Andhra Pradesh aiming for 1 GW of solar projects
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has invited applications from photovoltaic developers keen to enter the bidding process which it is hoped will see 1 GW of solar capacity installed.
China Sunergy begins manufacturing in Turkey
Chinese solar module and cell manufacturer China Sunergy is set to start production in Turkey this month with a 150 MW module production line at its new plant in Istanbul’s Trade Free Zone, developed with domestic manufacturer Seul Energy Investment Corp.
Trina Solar supplies 61 MW of modules to Brandenburg scheme
Chinese manufacturer Trina Solar is supplying 61 MW worth of modules for the Green Tower solar project in Brandenburg, Germany.
