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PV projects buoy Shikun & Binui's Q2 results

Construction of photovoltaic projects boosted the Israeli group’s revenue in the second quarter. The renewable energy division was one of Shikun & Binui’s strongest growing corporate segments.

Solar street light campaign kicks off for Cambodia

A Singapore company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the installation of solar street lights along the roads in three Cambodian villages.

Solon taps industry vets

The Arizona subsidiary of Berlin-based Solon has beefed up its management with former SunPower and PsomasFMG directors to oversee project finance and procurement and acquisitions.

'Fabless' manufacturing to prolong equipment downturn

Tier one photovoltaic manufacturers are expected to access underutilized capacity to meet demand through 2014, further depressing the solar photovoltaic equipment market, NPD Solarbuzz reports.

First Solar to sell 50 MW Ontario power plants

First Solar will sell its 50 MW solar project portfolio in Canada to an investment group led by GE Energy Financial Services, marking the first project deal between the firms since announcing their financial partnership.

Komax Solar to be sold

The Komax Group will pull out of the PV equipment business and thus sell its solar arm, Komax Solar. The decision is said to be a strategic move and the group has begun searching for viable buyers.

SunPower to offer solar loans Down Under

U.S.-based manufacturer SunPower is set to offer solar loans to households in Australia. The lender Community First Credit Union will provide the loans.

'Smart' solar market to grow to $15 billion by 2018

The rapid growth of intelligent power systems for solar systems has been predicted in a new study from MarketsandMarkets. The report forecasts that the industry segment will grow from $6.51 billion in 2013 to over $15 billion in 2018.

Catalina project completed

The 110 MW AC (143 MWp) Catalina solar power plant has been completed, in Kern County, Southern California. Bechtel was the EPC on the project.

Switzerland plans radical solar subsidy cuts

The Swiss Solar Energy Professional Association (Swissolar) calls the government’s plans for PV “catastrophic”. Feed-in tariffs, payment duration and the separate category for integrated PV systems are on the chopping block. Still there might be some positive outcomes.

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