China imposes anti subsidy duties on US polysilicon
After July’s hefty anti dumping duties, the Chinese government has now announced its intent to top that with anti subsidy duties against U.S.-made polysilicon. Reuters is reporting, however, only two manufacturers will be affected and the duty will be set at a relatively kind 6.5 per cent.
Hanergy Solar reveals details of PRC state support
Hanergy Solar is banking on custom from its majority shareholder Hanergy Group, as well as support from the Chinese government.
JinkoSolar connects 100 MW of PV projects
Solar manufacturer JinkoSolar has reached its first milestone for downstream projects and wants to have 500 MW connected in China by the end of next year.
California approves shared renewable energy program
Approval of the largest program for shared renewable power in the U.S. passes in California, enabling schools, rental tenants and owners of homes in the shade to invest in solar energy projects.
Foreign-made cells and modules flood Japanese market
Japanese solar cell and module manufacturers are looking inwards at the expense of exporting worldwide but domestic-made product levels are dwarfed by a flood of foreign-made imports.
China to invest in Maltese module assembly
Chinese state-owned Shanghai Electric Power has signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for a 200 million investment in Malta’s state-owned energy company. The move would be the first step to Chinese module manufacture in the EU.
Aleo Solar AG to close all US operations
German solar module manufacturer Aleo Solar AG dissolves its Denver, U.S. operations with immediate effect, citing a failure to meet recent sales targets.
Irish fund invests 350k in solar technology start-up
The Irish company that has developed a dry process solution for manufacturing solar cells has secured a 350,000 investment from a venture capital fund. Nines Photovoltaics says its production technology can further reduce manufacturing costs.
U.S. solar industry expands 15% in second quarter, but growth leveling off
Although U.S. solar projects increased by 832 MW in the second quarter of 2013, there has been a tangible slowdown in growth, according to new figures released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Direct Energy, SolarCity launch $124 million solar fund
U.S. energy giant Direct Energy and Calfornia-based SolarCity are teaming up to provide solar electricity directly to businesses.
