China extends probe into EU polysilicon imports by six months
The country’s Commerce Ministry cited the “comparative specificity and complexity” of the case as reason for the extension, which will run until May 1.
China Solar director bailed
The non-executive director arrested on suspicion of involvement in the false reporting of registered capital was released on bail on Saturday. The China Solar board has still not been able to contact any of its three directors arrested by the Chinese authorities.
PassivSystems partner with Freetricity on Eur 55 million UK PV campaign
Freetricity has chosen PassivSystems to monitor a free solar PV roll-out campaign due to be launched across the U.K., a scheme that is expected to add 30 MW of rooftop solar to the nations portfolio.
Enel lands four successful REIPPP solar bids
Italian company Enel Green Power says its bids added up to 65% of the PV projects awarded to renewables bidders in South Africa’s REIPPP. The company’s Green Power subsidiary also saw two onshore wind bids approved.
Honda to dissolve Honda Soltec operations in early 2014
The Japanese motor giants will discontinue their wholly-owned PV subsidiary in Spring next year due to falling revenues in that part of their business.
Conergy wins 22 MW order in the Philippines
The German solar giants will install their solar panels for local investor San Carlos Solar Energy Inc. in what is their first foray into this emerging Southeast Asia market.
Hanergy, Saferay establish global headquarters in Singapore
Singapore continues to shine: the arrival of the two leading global PV players further solidifies the island nation’s standing as the Asian Pacific solar hub.
Yingli, Jinko poised to hit third-quarter shipment records
The Chinese PV industry rebound continues as Yingli approaches 3 GW annualized shipments and Jinko decreases blended costs to $0.50 per watt. In a new report, NPD Solarbuzz says the recovery has taken a major step forward.
Demansys buys Singapore's demand response pioneer CPvT
Demand response represents a new growth opportunity by actively managing the consumption of energy consumers. With CPvT in Singapore, Connecticut-based Demansys found an ideal partner with which to expand in Asia.
Yingli rejects SiC Processing allegations
The troubled German company says Yingli owes it more than $30 million in liabilities, adding that the Chinese group’s outstanding debt was a major factor behind its insolvency. Yingli denies the claims.
