Philippines set to unveil 22 MW solar facility
The Philippines is about to unveil its first major solar facility that feeds into the power grid.
Greece amends retroactive FIT cuts; leaves solar PV sector divided
MPs to vote on amended PV bill over the weekend as Greek solar agencies squabble over industry’s future.
SMA suffers 36% sales drop in 2013
Despite retaining its position as the world’s leading inverter company with 5.4 GW sold, SMA suffered a sales horror-show last year in the wake of European PV contraction.
RENA begins self-administration insolvency
The German chemicals specialist has begun insolvency proceedings after failing to settle the debts of its subsidiary, SH+E.
Komax sells off part of its solar business
The Swiss technology company yesterday announced that its Chinese partner Yingkou Jinchen will acquire 51% of its solar stake.
NRG acquires Roof Diagnostics Solar
NRG Energy has bought Roof Diagnostics Solar (RDS) for an undisclosed amount.
NEC snaps up grid-scale battery business
The Japanese company has purchased A123 Energy Solutions from China’s Wanxiang Group for a reported $100 million.
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.
