Module reliability more important than cost, say solar customers
Survey by IHS reveals 99% of respondents believe reliability to be the most important module feature, beating out high quality and low price.
EU to cut minimum China module price to 0.53/W
pv magazine understands that the new minimum price set by the EU is set to fall from 0.56/W to 0.53/W by April 1.
Israel’s Parliament installs rooftop PV, applies net-metering innovation
The Parliament building has announced a tender for a 400 kW rooftop installation that will make it the greenest government HQ in the world.
100 GW annual PV deployment by 2018, says NPD Solarbuzz
The global PV industry will add 100 GW of capacity a year by 2018 say the analysts, with c-Si technology set to dominate the landscape.
Solar spending could reach $3.8bn in 2014, says IHS
The analysts expect global expenditure on solar PV to increase by 45% on last year, with Latin America leading the way on manufacturing growth.
ReneSola posts annual increases in revenue, net loss
The company achieved a performance record in the fourth quarter of 2013, however, including a net profit and a 58% increase in module shipments.
Trina Solar wins $20m arbitration verdict
The Chinese solar giant yesterday adjusted its latest earnings figures upwards after winning a positive verdict in a module supply deal arbitration. Trina successfully claimed $20.4 million in missed payments arising from the deal.
Sunways heads back into insolvency
The German solar manufacturer has announced it has filed for insolvency, just seven months after exiting previous proceedings. Chinese parent company LDK Solar is under fresh scrutiny after recent Chinese solar defaults.
Shunfeng announces acquisition details
Chinese manufacturer Shunfeng has finally revealed details of its protracted takeover of Wuxi Suntech. The deal will be put to a shareholder vote on April 7.
Greek investors rail at latest retroactive proposals
Draft government proposals for a fresh round of retroactive FIT cuts have caused further dismay for renewables investors. The terms of the proposed ‘New Deal’ for renewable energy producers would reduce both backdated and future payments.
