REC boosts revenue, cuts loss in third quarter
REC’s silicon business saw an increase in polysilicon sales volume of 56% in the July-September quarter despite China’s introduction of preliminary anti-dumping duties.
Dubai switches on its first solar plant, with promise of more to come
The 13 MW PV plant is the first of its kind in the UAE, as the Emirate pledges to reach 1 GW of solar capacity by 2030.
SolarCity and Hawaiian Electric Company to develop 15 MW PV project
Hawaiian Electric estimates the project, SolarCity’s second PV plant in the state, will reduce the overall cost of generating electricity on Oahu by $64 million while displacing approximately 1.8 million gallons of oil per year.
Massachusetts to build 3.9 MW solar farm on former landfill site
The switch from dirty source to clean energy seen as a signal of growing acceptance of renewable power in the U.S. state.
Multicrystalline silicon modules to dominate PV industry in 2014
Solar PV module production is set to reach the 50 GW landmark in 2014. The advanced p-type multi segment will see the strongest technology share gains next year, according to NPD Solarbuzz.
REC CEO Ole Enger to step down
Following the sale of REC Solar, the REC Silicon arm of the company has announced it will move all operations to the State of Washington, U.S., with current CEO Ole Enger stepping down in December.
SPI: 'Times for solar have never been better'
Optimism and happy faces dominated the discussions and forecasts on the third day of the Solar Power International (SPI) confab in Chicago. After a difficult downturn, the industry is taking off to new heights.
US Energy Department awards $60 million for solar research and development
The Department’s latest SunShot Initiative investments aim to “help lower the cost of solar electricity, advance seamless grid integration and support a growing U.S. solar workforce.”
SunShot Initiative funds efficiency, cost reduction programs
The U.S. Department of Energy’s support for solar research and development largely focuses on data collection, cost reduction, boosting efficiency and grid integration.
Hanwha SolarOne surpasses 4 GW of global PV module shipments
The South Korean reached the milestone as it expands its global operations. In the past year, Japan and South Africa have become two of its biggest markets.
