Two Centrosolar Group AG subsidiaries leave protective shield, file for preliminary insolvency
The latest financing concept for the stricken PV supplier sees Centrosolar AG and Centrosolar Sonnenstromfabrik GmbH lose creditor protection as the group attempts to stay afloat.
EU-China talks dwell on subsidies
The latest round of high level trade talks between the EU and China touched upon the tricky subject of subsidies and state-owned enterprises. Trade commissioner Karel de Gucht was involved in the fourth HED talks, in Brussels.
In the US, solar stocks take a turn for the better
A decline in wind projects, easing of international trade tensions and a number of acquisitions and partnerships that continue to enhance the popularity of solar have all factored in a boost for solar company shares.
Chinese government offers PV manufacturers a helping hand
Solar product makers in China continue to reap the benefits of a government eager to prop up a troubled industry. Beijing is now offering tax rebates to manufacturers in an effort to assist the struggling sector.
Lawmakers back SEIA efforts to end US-China solar standoff
The proposal by the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) aimed at ending the solar trade row appears to be gaining momentum and winning the support of key lawmakers. SolarWorld executive remain skeptical, however.
Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron to form new chip-making conglomerate
The acquisition of Tokyo Electron by California-based Applied Materials follows increased consolidation in the semiconductor equipment manufacturing sector.
SEIA unveils roadmap to U.S.-China dispute settlement
The U.S. solar industry trade organization has been working behind the scenes with U.S. and Chinese government officials to draw up a plan to resolve the ongoing trade dispute and benefit both U.S. and Chinese manufacturers.
Italian court orders additional siezures of Suntech solar farms
As part of an ongoing investigation by Italian authorities into the operation of Suntech-owned Global Solar Fund, the court also ordered the confiscation of feed-in-tariffs received by GFE investees companies.
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.
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.
