Voltalia acquires Martifer Solar
The French renewable energy developer finalized the deal at the end of last week, which will see Martifer Solar integrated into its business and will help the company continue to diversify its energy mix.
Engie finalizes deal with Solairedirect for up to 400 MW of PV in Chile
The two companies have agreed to collaborate on the development of 400 MW of PV projects in northern and central Chile.
Rio 2016: a step in the green direction?
The Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games has ended, but its message in favor of sustainable and green growth will hopefully remain for longer. However, just how much energy did Rio 2016 consume and what role did renewable power play?
SolarWorld lodges an appeal against court judgment in Hemlock dispute
A revision request has now been received by the appropriate court in Michigan. SolarWorld has meanwhile filled further protective letters against Hemlock to various courts in Germany, as a precaution to prevent possible enforcement of any penalty in Germany. SolarWorld CEO Frank Asbeck is confident that the U.S. silicon manufacturer will not receive recognition of any judgements in German courts.
Xian Longi Silicon increases H1 profit as it announces new Malaysian fab
The Chinese moncrystalline silicon firm enjoys huge increase in profit and revenue for the first half of the year, reveals plans for large Malaysian manufacturing facility producing silicon ingots, wafers, cells and modules.
Hareon is investing in a new PV research institute
Chinese PV firm Hareon Solar Technology has announced that it will make a 10 million yuan investment in a new PV research institute, which will help to support its solar business.
Singulus plays the waiting game as large orders booked too late for H1 financials
The late placement of a EUR 110 million tooling order muddies the water for the German production equipment supplier’s second half forecast. Sales down year-over-year, but order intake looks healthy.
Solar wins strong backing from UK's business chiefs, poll shows
Opinion poll among the traditionally conservative Institute of Directors finds barely 9% support for Hinkley nuclear plant, with solar power earning the backing of more than three-quarters of members.
Fronius opens new R&D center in U.S. with eye on Tesla partnership support
The Austrian inverter specialist opens sales, product management and R&D center in San Francisco to better serve U.S. markets and commitments. Partnership with Tesla expected to be strengthened.
EBRD plans $26m solar loan for Kazakhstan
The European funding bank is considering releasing the funds to ACME Cleantech Solutions Pvt Ltd, an Indian developer eyeing a 29 MW solar farm in the country.
