Sharp back in black, posts 69% boost in solar cell sales
Growing demand from Japan’s booming residential market as well as the mega-solar sector proved lucrative for the electronics giant, which achieved profitability after a hefty loss a year earlier.
China Merchants-GCL merger complete
Downstream developer China Merchants will take a 67.99% shareholding in the new company as poly maker GCL attempts to diversify its business.
First Solar establishes mounting system fab in Australia
The U.S. solar giant has called on the expertise of Australian metalworkers IXL Group in an example of the role the solar industry can play in areas hit by the decline of automotive manufacturing.
Kyocera mulls move into power supply sector
The Japanese electrical giant is considering registering as a power supplier in its domestic market. The Japanese energy market is due to be liberalized in 2016.
Victory for Obama's Clean Air Act
The US Supreme Court backed the EPA’s authority to regulate coal-fired power plants emitting smog over states to the east of them. The ruling will strengthen the EPA ahead of further carbon emission legislation expected next month.
JA Solar exits downturn just in time
The Chinese cellmaker’s asset-to-debt balance is finely balanced. But CEO predicts Chinese state-owned infrastructure projects will ease the Shanghai company into the second half of the year.
Republican governor blocks net metering tax proposal
Oklahoma governor Mary Fallin said senate bill 1456 does not mandate any charges on net metering. The governor has called for all forms of energy generation to be encouraged in the state.
'Sale' of aleo solar to be completed next week
The distressed former Bosch subsidiary expects to complete its sale in a week’s time. The company is paying a $14 million sweetener to its new owners.
Ukraine shows need to rebalance EU energy mix
The EPIA says PV can play an important role in reducing the EU’s reliance on Russian gas imports. But a Bloomberg analyst says any short-term gaps in gas supply could be plugged by new supply routes.
SunEdison's net losses balloon $330 million
Despite lauding its cost-saving measures and reining in operating losses, the U.S. wafer maker and developer reported a huge net loss in Q1. CEO Ahmad Chatila insists the company’s project pipeline equates to a bright outlook.
