MVV Energie acquires 50.1% of Germany's Juwi
The regional German utility says the Juwi acquisition will result in a partnership to expand renewable energy. The deal remains conditional on the successful implementation of Juwi’s restructuring.
German renewable energy levy to fall for first time
For the first time since its introduction, the German renewable energy levy will not increase year over year but instead decline, albeit by only 0.07 eurocents to 6.17 eurocents per kilowatt hour.
Panel installation begins on Washington DC universities' 52 MW solar project
SunEnergy1 has begun installing JinkoSolar panels at the Duke Energy Renewables solar project in North Carolina, which will feed solar power to three Washington, D.C., universities.
CSUN announces resignation of CFO Yongfei Chen
China Sunergy chief financial officer resigns for personal reasons. Company appoints Shilian Guo as acting CFO.
SunEdison secures financing for beachhead in China
The leading U.S. solar group has signed a joint venture deal with China’s JIC Capital, which says the country’s PV industry requires international know-how to improve.
Munich RE, Ping An insure Suntech performance warranties
The Chinese module manufacturer is offering fortified insurance protection for customer warranties through the Chinese-based insurance company and leading risk carrier Munich RE.
Jinko Power signs agreement for 200 MW solar plant in China
The subsidiary of JinkoSolar has been given the green light by the government of Shicheng County in Jiangxi Province to develop the $261 million project.
Solar Energy UK examines adequacy of British grid
Solar Energy UK continued on its third day with the mood at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre upbeat — not surprising given that the U.K. is on track to become Europe’s first and the world’s fourth largest market by the end of the year.
Nine out of 10 Australian households consider switch to solar
Financial considerations are driving solar installations in Australia, according to a new survey by Ernst & Young, which found that 70% of people who had already installed PV systems did so for financial reasons.
Canadian Solar signs 146.4 MW module deal in Honduras
The Ontario-based module manufacturer continues to expand its operations in Latin America with two projects in the Central American nation of Honduras.
