Stanford report asks: what might the solar future look like?
Stanford University and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment gathered together 20 top solar executives this summer for a one-day workshop to discuss how the solar industry might play out in the future. The results made for some interesting reading.
Yingli Solar announces 1 MW of accumulative solar shipments to Jordan
As Jordan aims for 600 MW of installed solar capacity by 2020, Yingli Solar are well positioned to improve on their 20% market share in the country.
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.
Shunfeng to purchase troubled Suntech's solar panel factories
The deal enables the former solar heavyweight to stay in business, with Shunfeng paying an agreed 30% of Suntech’s $1.75 billion debt to Chinese creditors.
Wafer production costs to fall below $0.20/Watt
NPD Solarbuzz says rising demand and falling wafer and poly production costs are good news all round. Tier 1 suppliers are continuing to drive down production costs.
Arizona votes on monthly fee for solar installations
Regulators on Thursday voted 3-2 in favour of a $0.70 kW surcharge on all new solar customers from January 1, 2014, adding approximately $5 per month to their bills.
Arizona energy regulators weigh fate of state's solar power subsidy
The state’s utility regulators are discussing a proposal from Arizona Public Service to amend net metering rates for solar customers, stating the current scheme puts non-solar providers at a disadvantage.
Canadian Solar posts positive third quarter results across the board
The solar manufacturer shipped 478 MW in Q3, generating $490.9 million in net revenue: an increase of 41.1% on Q2.
Revised IHS forecast predicts greater global spending on solar
As market conditions begin to improve, the analysts have raised their forecast for PV capital spending, predicting a 42% increase in 2014.
SolarWorld closes in on deal for Bosch solar plant
The German solar giants have expressed an interest in acquiring Bosch’s solar panel plant in Arnstadt, Germany. An official announcement is expected this week.
