Asian consortium acquires Bosch's aleo solar
The deal, which effectively has Bosch paying the buyer to take over its financially wracked solar unit, could be a major opportunity for Taiwan’s Sunrise Global Solar Energy.
Upsolar boards global renewable energy fund
The Chinese PV manufacturer will contribute an initial $20 million to the fund, which aims to raise up to $300 million to finance 200 MW of alternative energy projects worldwide.
Solar stocks still on hot streak
The solar sector is soaring Stateside, boosted by strong support from the White House, innovative financing schemes and fawning analysts.
Further FIT cuts as UK government faces legal action
Despite being sued by 17 solar companies for cutting the FIT rate prematurely, the U.K. government has announced further degressions.
South African firm starts CIGS production
PTiP opens R&D production line for thin film CIGS modules near Stellenbosch. German company Singulus supplied four process steps in the production line.
GCL issues profit warning
Ambitious GCL has warned shareholders it expects another loss for 2013. Plans for 1 GW of project development are a sign of the company’s hopes 2014 will bring salvation.
JFE breaks ground on 26.2 MW solar plant in Fukushima
The plant will be located at a former golf club in the Japanese prefecture, with completion scheduled for March 2015.
Suntech signs agreement over noteholder lawsuit
U.S. noteholders have secured a pledge to have their obligations treated on an equal footing with non-U.S. creditors. Suntech can now continue with Cayman Islands liquidation proceedings.
Yingli joint venture tops 100 MW of solar projects in China
The Chinese solar giant says its close cooperation with state-owned enterprises ensures long-term development of its downstream business across China.
Advanced Energy buys AEG control module business
The U.S.-based power conversion firm will contract AEG Power Solutions GmbH to manufacture modules at its factory in Germany.
