China Solar misses six-month figures update
Former solar giant China Solar has been forced to delay its six-month figures as an investigation into two of its Chinese subsidiaries continues. Three directors were arrested over the alleged false reporting on registered capital for the units.
Trina Solar announces joint venture with Yabang Group
The Chinese PV giants have invested $45 million in Yabang Group’s subsidiary, Changzhou NESL Solartech Co., and hope to reach 500 MW production capacity within 12 months.
Deals 'imminent' for Conergy units
Chinese module manufacturer Astroenergy will acquire Conergy’s Frankfurt module business. The identity of the buyer for the Rangsdorf-based Mounting Systems business has not been revealed.
Hanergy targets Greece
The Chinese thin film powerhouse, owner of U.S. firms MiaSole and Global Solar Energy, Engensa in the U.K. and Germany’s Solibro, plans to invest $2 billion to develop 1 GW of RE projects in Greece.
US: NREL data book reveals 83% PV capacity increase in 2012
The recently released Renewable Energy Data Book details how the industry grew in 2012, revealing a particularly strong showing for solar.
Citizen-led coalition calling for 3 GW of solar power by 2030 in US state of Colorado
The coalition of more than 11,000 citizens and 280 businesses is calling on Colorado state officials to ramp up rooftop solar installations, with a target of 1 million solar roofs by 2030.
Critics blast German coalition plans to limit RE expansion
Germany’s new coalition government plans to cap the country’s renewable energy target. Renewable energy and environmental groups are condemning the decision, arguing it would turn the country’s energy transition on its head.
REC supplies Singapore's largest PV installation
The global provider of solar energy solutions will supply its solar panels for two utility-scale rooftop projects in the country, one of which could become Singapore’s single largest installation.
SunEdison to build 10 MW facility on former New York landfill
Freshkills Park, located on New York City’s Staten Island, has been chosen as the location for the facility, which will become the largest solar energy project in New York.
US adds 530 MW of new solar capacity in October
Solar energy projects provided all of the United States’ new energy capacity in October. The First Solar-built 139 MW Campo Verde in California was the biggest solar farm to go online.
