Manufacturing

The Chinese group is aiming to develop 400 MW to 500 MW of downstream PV projects in 2014 and expects to realize its module shipment target of 3.6 GW to 3.8 GW in 2014.

Mid-scale solar farms, above 5 MW and below approximately 30 MW, are the group most at risk from DECC’s recent proposals. After March 2015, this size category would be unable to access ROCs.

Although condemning the alleged hacking as a “criminal act,” SolarWorld’s chief exec also describes it as “a big honor and a nod to our excellent technology.”

End-market demand could approach 50 GW this year if the leading suppliers achieve forecasted growth rates. Yingli is expected to top annual PV supplier shipment rankings for the third year in a row.

The Swiss company’s Indian subsidiary is forming a joint venture to produce a solar power management systems for its growing business in Asia and Africa.

The group will partner with American Helios Constructors to complete the project, which is part of the largest army base in the country.

German drivers appear to prefer the roar of combustible engines than the quiet humming of electric cars despite the country’s leading position as a major producer of e-vehicles.

Proceedings have started to de-list the company’s stock from its main Frankfurt exchange. The company also announced its chairman of the management board has resigned.

The telco group’s PV-powered Street Charge offers free device charging at more than 20 parks and outdoor locations through September.

China has set ambitious goals for the further deployment of PV, but lags behind in installed distributed power. Only 188 MW of distributed PV were installed in first quarter 2014.