SolarWorld's finalized Q2 financials confirm encouraging growth
The German PV manufacturer recorded significant growth in the company’s sales and revenues compared to the same period last year, while also getting its EBIT back into profit, although it had to revise down its preliminary results.
Sungrow to supply 150 MW of inverters to solar projects in India
The Chinese inverter manufacturer has signed a contract with Indian Independent Power Producer Mytrah Energy to supply inverters for approximately 150 MW of the company’s projects in India, further expanding its market share in global solar markets.
Foxconn finalizes Sharp acquisition
The Taiwanese contract electronics manufacturer — also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry has wrapped up its 388.8 billion yen ($3.8 billion?) purchase of a 66% stake in the troubled Japanese group.
SunLink pursuing Indian commitment with solar development joint venture
U.S. solar energy solutions provider SunLink has partnered with Indian engineering company Ganges Internationale to help facilitate solar deployment in India, as part of an agreement to develop 1.4 GW of solar in India over the next five years.
Trina Solar and Cirque du Soleil enter into partnership
It is the first ‘official solar partnership’ that the world’s largest theatrical producer has ever entering in, and conveniently it is with the world’s largest PV manufacturer, which will see the two global powerhouses promote each other’s brands and offer a selection of benefits to one another.
Brazil: Senate approves adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement
The next step is to put the legislative decree that contains the country’s adherence to the agreement into effect by official proclamation. To reduce the countrys emissions, Brazil will take measures to increase reforestation, but also to promote renewable energies.
NRG Yield to issue $350 million in bonds
The yieldco says that proceeds will be used to repay current borrowings, and may use the remainder to fund acquisitions and investments.
Sierra Club highlights 100% renewable communities
The environmental groups latest report looks at 10 communities in the United States that are moving to 100% renewable energy.
UK: Solar will be cheaper than nuclear by time Hinkley plant is built, government admits
Unpublished report by U.K. government calculates cost of large-scale solar to be around GBP 50-75/MWh by 2025, less than nuclear at GBP 85-125/MWh.
centrotherm posts H1 revenue of EUR 61.9 million, reveals strong order book
The German PV and polysilicon equipment supplier increases sales in its PV and semiconductor sector to EUR 42 million over the first half of the year, reveals new orders of EUR 85.4 million.
