Utah rejects net metering fee
Decision hailed as a victory for solar in the state as the so-called sun tax is rejected by the Utah Public Service Commission.
Crimean government threatens to nationalize Activ Solar's assets in Crimea
Leaders in the former Ukranian region of Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in March, are looking to nationalize projects owned by Activ Solar due to outstanding debt to Russian banks.
Avancis acquired by China's CNBM
German thin film manufacturer Avancis has announced that its acquisition by Chinese building materials and glass supplier CNBM has gone ahead. It says that preparations to restart its production in Torgau, Germany, will begin immediately.
Etrion, Hitachi to build 34 MW of utility-scale PV projects in Japan
Etrion is one of the first foreign independent power producers to secure Japanese domestic financing for utility-scale solar plants. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank provided is funding the projects.
ReneSola to develop 13 MW solar farm project in UK
The Chinese PV company expects the solar farm in Dorset, England, to be fully operational and connected to the national energy grid by end of this year.
New UK funding scheme will hit solar hard, says industry
DECC’s first round of spending in the Allocation Framework for Contracts for Difference is unlikely to benefit the solar sector, argues the STA and REA.
juwi enters Philippine market with utility-scale plant
The German company will provide complete EPC services for the 6.25 MW solar farm, which is replacing old diesel generators. The project is one of a number of projects in the company’s pipeline.
China to top 100 GW PV capacity by 2018, says NPD Solarbuzz analyst
By 2018, the world will boast at least nine countries with more than 5 GW PV capacity installed, led by China with more than 100 GW.
Shunfeng to buy SAG Solarstrom, announces name change
The Chinese solar group, which is to rebrand as Shunfeng International Clean Energy, will acquire the German company for $85 million.
Xiaofeng Peng resigns from LDK Solar
Former chairman, founder and director hands in resignation ahead of commencement of restructuring proceedings for the troubled Chinese solar company.
