India's PROINSO signs deal with China's JinkoSolar
The India- and China- based companies have signed a deal for an undisclosed amount that will see the Chinese company have its products distributed around India.
Bester Generación connects 26 MW of power in the UK
The projects are among the 254 MW that the Spanish company plans to implement in 2014 as part of the $360 million Quercus Renewable Energy Fund II, which is financing 21 PV projects across England.
China Sunergy boosts revenue, narrows loss in 2013
The Nanjing-based company shipped a total of 235.8 MW in the fourth quarter, beating forecasts. CEO Stephen Cai attributes the company’s improved performance on its operational flexibility, cost control efforts and entry into new markets.
Shunfeng shareholders approve Wuxi Suntech acquisition
Jiangsu Shunfeng will pay $483 million for Wuxi Suntech, which operates two production plants with annual production capacities of 1.6 GW for solar cells and 2.4 GW for solar modules.
US, India fail to reach agreement
The two countries are on the verge of a WTO dispute over Indian domestic content requirements. The US will reportedly make a decision once details of the next batch of the National Solar Mission are released.
Sunways prepares for suspension of trading on Xetra
Correction: The German solar manufacturer will remain listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange but its shares will no longer be traded by the electronic trading system Xetra.
Germany's DB Schenker, TUV Rheinland implement new logistics systems for modules
German industry giants DB Schenker and TUV Rheinland have joined forces to offer a new logistics for the transportation of modules. The system comes into existence after a year of extensive testing between China and Germany.
Capital Stage posts 54% boost, forecasts sunny future
The Hamburg-based renewable energy group has expanded its investor base and moved into France, where it has made its biggest ever investment in four solar farms with a combined output of 40 MW.
Outlook for solar industry good despite current troubles, according to analysts
The solar industry is liable to have a great future despite currently being cowed by a faltering world economy and competition from Asia, according to a new report by management consultants McKinsey.
Ukraine turmoil leaves outlook 'cloudy'
The repercussions to the solar PV industry from Russia’s annexation of Crimea will be felt from 21 March, according to an industry source speaking to pv magazine. This revelation comes as analysts IHS call the country’s PV outlook ‘cloudy’ due to the recent political turmoil.
