Two solar projects to add 52 MW to Japan grid
Japan PV to be boosted by a 37 MW installation from Itochu Corp. and a 15 MW solar plant Takara Leben that will use Solar Frontier’s CIS thin-film modules.
JA Solar ships 100 MW of modules to Pakistan solar park
Modules to be installed on a 500-acre PV installation located in the country’s Bahawalpur region. Array will form part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Global DG market to double by 2023, says Navigant Research
The growth of distributed generation technologies is propelling DG energy to new heights, and could see the sector reach 165 GW by 2023.
Schmid receives order for three Multi Busbar Connector lines
German PV tool supplier Schmid Group has announced the supply of three Multi Busbar Connector lines to a well-known Asian premium manufacturer. The systems can allow manufacturers to assemble modules with between 8 to 15 thin busbars, instead of three wider ones.
Portugal’s net-metering law raises faint hopes
Approval of law could propel solar sector into the fast lane, where PV is still playing catch-up to a soaring wind industry.
Hanwha SolarOne to merge with Hanwha Q CELLS
Hanwha SolarOne will pay $1.2bn to acquire Germany’s Hanwha Q CELLS stock as ongoing disputes between China and the U.S. and EU force a strategic rethink.
Canada announces anti-dumping measures against Chinese solar modules
Message from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announces initiation of investigation against alleged dumping of PV modules and laminates originating from China.
Yingli, Huawei sign MoU for Thai solar projects
The Chinese giants have teamed up with Solventia Solar Energy and Kasikornbank to sign a memorandum of understanding that will provide turnkey solar power solutions throughout Thailand.
Utility acquires Element Power US
Capital Power will pay $114 million for US subsidiary’s renewables portfolio. Element Power US has 15 MW North Carolina PV project among its four North American solar schemes.
Advanced energy drives California job creation
Solar employs almost 73,000 workers among the 431,800 working in advanced energy in the state. Rise in AE job numbers far outstrips general state and national employment rises.
