Finance

German inverter manufacturer blames poor market and heavy price pressure for losses, guidance for 2015 forecast to be far brighter.

The company attributed its loss to increased expenses resulting from its expansion in the solar sector.

In a new report, the Egypt Solar Industry Association looks at the current state of the country’s ambitious solar development plans, including an overview of government policy, the country’s feed-in tariff program and perspectives from a number of stakeholders.

The Israeli power optimizer specialist has today gone public on the NASDAQ, announces pricing of its initial public offering.

The Chinese thin-film solar group remains in the spotlight: The Financial Times has analyzed the company’s share trading over the past two years and made a startling discovery. Experts say an unusual stock-buying pattern may indicate market manipulation.

The move comes as Chinese PV group seeks to diversify sales — in 2013 and 2012, its parent company was its sole source of revenue.

Utility ComEd will introduce microgrids, EV chargers, community solar and voltage optimization but new billing policy could prove controversial.

Sir Richard Branson drops hint he may be about to set up as a rival to Tesla and other EV developers. Entrepreneur made remarks at Formula E race in Miami.

Photovoltaics set to enjoy an annual growth rate of 14.6 per cent to 2019. Report uses 2012 as its baseline.

Italian developer has started work on three of the four solar projects awarded it under a 2013 tender. Work is proceeding despite the struggles of utility Eskom to accommodate new projects in its grid.