First Solar restates commitment to Japan
Arizona-based manufacturer First Solar says it is committed to the Japanese market. The Tokyo government sparked fears over its FIT regime after announcing a big reduction in its GHG reduction targets last week.
Ambitious solar project hopes to get airborne
UK start-up New Wave Energy is developing the UAV technology to enable the construction of aerial renewables projects. The ambitious company wants to raise an initial $500,000 through crowd funding.
Board nominees for new REC Silicon business
Jens Ulltveit-Moe has been niminated as chairman of the new REC Silicon business, which will officially start operations on December 1. The nominations will be voted on at an extraordinary general meeting next Friday.
Forum attendees oppose self-consumption levy
Charge would strangle the growing self consumption market, say attendees at the 14th Forum Solarpraxis. Policy support is needed to drive solar and storage costs must come down say solar representatives.
Solar Frontier tests solar greenhouse in Fukushima
The Greenhouse PV Demonstration Project is part of a residential solar promotion campaign driven by Japan’s METI.
IHS predict double-digit growth for solar in 2014
The analysts’ latest Solar PV Demand Tracker forecasts solar PV installations to reach 40-42 GW in 2014, but warns of “major risks identified.”
Trina Solar Q3 results reveal first profit for nine quarters
The Chinese solar company follows in the footsteps of Jinko Solar and Canadian Solar in returning to profit towards the end of 2013.
Suntech to appeal NYSE decision
The NYSE watchdog is delisting Suntech shares due to uncertainty over its its ability to complete a necessary SEC filing and its restructuring process.
First Solar to invest $100 million in Japan PV development
The investment was announced on the same day the company also revealed details of an agreement with JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation to distribute its high efficiency PV modules in Japan.
Mascotte expects to post half-year loss
As the Taiwanese polysilicon manufacturer attempts to raise funds and renegotiate a looming bonds deadline, it has announced another expected loss. The extent of the losses should be revealed at the end of November.
