Manufacturing

Peak solar generation had come near 4.8 GW on at least three other occasions during the summer prior to the August 15th, record. This peak generation comes as solar PV is meeting less demand overall in late summer.

Revenue hits $104 million in the first half of 2014, largely driven by centrotherm’s polysilicon factory in Qatar. Board anticipates tough market environment for second half.

As the U.S.-China trade war trundles on, China’s Ministry of Commerce has said that it will seek to close a loophole that permits duty-free polysilicon from the U.S., EU and South Korea.

South Carolina-based Palmetto Group launches online investment platform that enables individuals and companies to invest in solar power projects across the U.S.

The German solar company shipped 357 MW of solar wafers, modules, cells and kits in the first six months of 2014, but revenue of $305 million fell short of target.

PV equipment supplier Singulus Technologies has reported weak first-half results, with “delays in order intake in the solar division,” one of the causes for depressed revenues. Singulus reported sales of $17.9 million for Q2, down from $35.4 million year-on-year.

Greek module supplier Recom has announced plans to begin manufacturing modules in Italy, as of September this year. The strategy allows the company to circumvent widening anti dumping duties.

A quick look back at the biggest solar news stories that have grabbed our attention over these past seven days.

The CEO of the Indian module manufacturer, and cell importer, told pv magazine Narendra Modi will find an alternative to duties. Gyanesh Chaudhary predicts long-awaited capital subsidies will be paid and called for preferential financing for the solar sector.

Interview: pv magazine speaks with Mounting Systems Managing Director Stefan Spork about the company’s new ownership structure and its continuing internationalization strategy.