SMA managing board shrinks to just four members
German inverter specialist downsizes as part of company’s ongoing transformation, new chairman of supervisory board appointed.
Duke Energy acquires large stake in REC Solar
The US utility has snapped up a majority share of REC Solar’s commercial business, confirms it will invest $225 million in commercial projects.
Gintech explores merger and relocation opportunities in light of US tariffs
The Taiwanese solar cell manufacturer may merge its operation or seek to relocate as the company aims to stay competitive in face of stinging US tariffs.
Mammoth Desert Sunlight solar farm begins commercial operation
The 550 MW project, which uses First Solar’s thin-film modules, was inaugurated yesterday during gathering of 150 federal, state and local officials.
IHS: Quarterly module revenues reach $5.9 billion
Global PV module revenues from leading suppliers reached a three-year high in Q4 2014, according to data published by market analysts IHS today. Total shipments reached US$5.9 billion, the highest since Q3 2011.
Indonesian government continuing $55m renewable program
Archipelago nation to reopen bids for $55 million of renewable energy projects including 86 small solar arrays.
UK investors await CfD auction results
First bids for the controversial new renewables subsidy scheme received. Successful applicants to be identified on Feb 20.
US: solar could disrupt shale revolution, study finds
Report by energy research company Wood Mackenzie points to solar as the one technology with the capacity to transform energy markets in same way shale did.
Swinerton lands contract for 104 MW Red Hills solar plant in Utah
The U.S. renewable energy developer will begin work on the installation towards the end of this year having been awarded the contract by Scatec Solar.
Inside ABB: PRO-33 global rollout a symbol of Power-One integration
This month, ABB will roll out its PRO-33 string inverter globally, in what it says is an important indication of Power-One’s successful integration into the global company.
