US lowers anti-dumping tariffs on Taiwanese solar cells, modules
Citing a ministerial error, the U.S. Department of Commerce has cut in half duty levels for solar products made in Taiwan by Motech, and has reduced tariff levels for most other Taiwanese solar PV makers as well.
SunPower introduces pilot solar lease program Down Under
The company’s pilot program in Melbourne is modeled after its successful residential leasing program in the United States. SunPower systems are available in other regions of Australia through cash and loan programs.
Chaori Solar administrators to draft restructuring plan
Administrators of first Chinese company to default on a domestic corporate bond have drawn up plans to shape the reorganization of the company and its assets.
Shunfeng secures $3.25 billion credit line from China Minsheng
The Chinese PV giant has landed its another major loan facility following a separate $323 million agreement in July with China Merchants Bank.
Phoenix Solar's half-year revenue drops, operating loss narrows
The German solar group attributes its dramatic revenue drop on external factors, including delayed orders in the United States.
JinkoSolar second-quarter net profit soars, sales up 38%
In its fifth consecutive quarter of profitability, the company expanded its downstream operations and managed to maintain a leading position in China while expanding operations in emerging markets and the U.S.
Centrotherm posts strong first-half revenue, forecasts difficult second half
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.
Brazil awaits decision of Amazon campaigner
Marina Silva, the running mate of Brazilian socialist presidential candidate Eduardo Campos, killed in a plane crash on Wednesday, has yet to announce whether she will replace the former governor of Pernambuco in the race. The former Green party presidential candidate has until August 23 to decide.
Europe finances 100 MW CSP project in South Africa
The EIB has provided a $100 million loan to public utility Eskom. The CSP plant is located near Upington, in the Northern Cape.
SolarWorld enjoys 53% increase in first-half shipments, revenue below expectations
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.
