Italy helps Egypt develop solar power
As part of the two countries’ cooperation on environmental protection and sustainable development, Italy is providing aid for the development of solar facilities in El Fayoum.
German conference to showcase latest in energy storage, electromobility
The 14th UECT international conference in Ulm will also highlight the boom in electric vehicles. A new report shows the number of electric cars has risen to 400,00 worldwide.
German equipment manufacturers expect sales increase of more than 25%
Germany’s PV equipment and plant manufacturers are cautiously optimistic and expecting a 25 percent increase in revenue this year despite lacking a plan to ensure their competitiveness in the medium term.
Capital Stage AG hit 53.6% profit in 2013
Positive financial year underlined by expansion into French market and revenue increase of Eur 57 million ($78.5 million).
Solar Frontier to build airport-sited mega-station in Nagasaki, Japan
Japanese companies Solar Frontier and Chopro are banding together to build a 29 MW facility adjoining the airport in Nagasaki.
Canadian Solar wins financing for Ontario plant
Canadian Solar has won financing of CAD $50.5 million for its solar power plant in North Dundas in the Canadian province of Ontario.
LDK Solar delisted from New York Stock Exchange
Having warned last week that the Chinese solar company’s status was under review, the NYSE yesterday determined that LDK was no longer suitable for listing.
GCL-Poly signs credit deal with China Development Bank
Chinese polysilicon and wafer supplier GCL-Poly has signed a credit facility agreement with the China Development Bank in order to further develop its domestic solar farm business.
Microinverter, DC optimizer market surpasses 2 GW capacity
Figures from GTM Research suggest the market is evolving from niche sector to successful, growing segment of the solar industry.
Centrotherm revenues grow 70% in second half of 2013
Strong start to 2014 follows encouraging 2013 in which the company significantly reduced its consolidated net loss from the previous year.
