Jinko acquires Topoint production lines
Jinko Solar will expand its production capacity with the addition of the bankrupt Topoint group’s production lines. Jinko will start operations, under lease, on Monday.
Polysilicon stabilization will be short-lived
Researcher says the new poilysilicon production capacity expected this year will see a return to oversupply conditions. Polysilicon will fall back to $16/kg by the end of the year, according to new report.
Hanwha SolarOne signs 50 MW US deal
The global module supplier has reached a memorandum of understanding with OneRoof Energy of the U.S. to supply 50 MW of modules for its rooftop projects.
China WindPower to receive $942 million PV development loan
The China Development Bank will loan the country’s largest renewable energy company the funds to develop 800 MW of solar projects.
Turkey eyeing one-third renewable energy target for 2023
The country’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority predicts solar PV capacity to reach 3 GW by 2023.
US solar stocks rising at dawn of 2014
Industry analysts expect the positive momentum seen in the solar sector throughout 2013 to continue in the new year. The U.S. Congress’ tax reform could have long-term implications for U.S. investors and industry players, however.
Is solar in Spain losing its shine?
Provisional 2013 Spanish figures show that while renewables continue to dominate, further growth for the solar sector is in doubt.
UK energy minister to call for 4 million more solar panels
Greg Barker is expected to announce ambitious plans to dramatically increase the U.K.’s solar capacity in the new year.
JinkoSolar connects 80 MW PV project to China grid
The four solar farms bring the Chinese solar company’s annual grid connection capacity to 213 MW for 2013.
Shunfeng settles balance for Wuxi Suntech
Following last month’s acquisition of Wuxi Suntech, Chinese solar module provider Shunfeng has settled the final $412 million balance.
