Solar revival sparking next-gen tech revolution, says IHS
The analysts anticipate advanced PV technologies to find their way into the mainstream this year as solar capital expenditure bounces back.
Chile to add two new solar PV plants totaling 240 MW
First Solar secures approval for 162 MW project, while Irish developer Mainstream Renewable Power inks 88 MW deal.
NextEra Energy wins approval for 750 MW Californian solar park
Approval for the 4,400-acre McCoy Solar Energy Project in Riverside County has finally been granted by county supervisors.
Mexico moves up to third in IHS Emerging Market Report
Boosted by the 300 MW of PV capacity under construction, IHS ranks the Central American nation third behind South Africa and Turkey.
SolarWorld AG assumes control of Bosch production plant
The German solar company today takes ownership of the cell and module factory, increasing the company’s cell production capacity to 700 MW.
Taiwanese solar companies enjoy strong start to 2014
Green Energy Technology, Motech and Neo Solar Power Corp. all post buoyant performance figures for February.
Greece brings new retroactive measures; cuts FIT by 30%
After a prolonged delay, the Greek government published anticipated new retroactive measures last Friday. On average, the new measures slash FITs of operating PV plants by 30%.
Positivity reigns at Power & Electricity World Africa 2014 show
The time is ripe for more solar in South Africa this was the message sent out on the first day of the show.
ABB reaps benefits of Power-One purchase
The Swiss power systems giant is already seeing a return on its purchase of Power-One in July. ABB claims to be the world’s second largest solar inverter manufacturer.
Chaori default yet to hit Chinese rivals
There was no sign of the rout from Chinese shares predicted by some commentators after Chaori Solar’s default was confirmed on Friday. Any hangover from the weekend should be noticeable when the U.S. exchanges open this afternoon.
