Solar Bankers interested in Bosch's German PV facility
Solar Bankers could take over Boschs photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Germany. A progress report on the negotiations concerning Boschs solar shares is expected this May. By the end of the year, the Stuttgart-based company wants to completely exit the crystalline photovoltaic business.
LDK sells 25 million shares to Fulai in second agreement
In a second share purchase agreement, LDK Solar has announced it will sell 25 million newly issued ordinary shares to Fulai Investments Limited for US$25.7 million.
Spain: PV sector did not increase 2012 tariff deficit
The PV sector did not cause Spain’s power tariff deficit to increase to its record level in 2012, according to the countrys National Energy Commission (CNE).
Russia unveils draft renewable energy law
Russias Energy Ministry submitted a draft renewable energy law to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev for approval on 15 April. It is aimed at supporting the deployment of renewable energy sources including solar, wind and hydroelectric power plants across the country.
Yingli signs $165 million loan agreement with CDB
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has signed two loan agreements with the China development Bank (CDB) worth US$165 million.
Continued low booking levels for equipment manufacturers [Updated]
SEMI has released the “4Q12 Worldwide Photovoltaic Equipment Market Statistics Report” with global PV equipment billings and bookings data. The report shows that billings and bookings remain low. Asia dominated sales with China taking the lead.
Database of US solar performance launched
The U.S. Energy Department has launched an anonymous open source database of the long-term performance of solar projects across the country.
Westinghouse Solar to debut in Australia
The pending merger between U.S. rooftop solar designer and manufacturer Westinghouse Solar and Australian renewable energy company CBD Energy will see Westinghouse products sold in the Australian market.
SolarWorld expects losses of more than 0.5 billion
SolarWorld AG has said it expects a loss of more than half a billion euros. The German company has also reported the loss of around half its share capital.
New solar policies in India expected to increase demand; help improve margins
According to Bridge to India, close to 1.5 GW of PV projects are currently under development in India. It forecasts that over 1 GW of new capacity will be installed this year. Meanwhile, 2014 is expected to see new installations exceeding 2 GW. Jasmeet Khurana provides a project update and looks at the different state policies.
