The pv magazine weekly news digest
Clinton trumps rivals, SolarCity and PERC are on the up and China is installing more solar than you can shake a stick at, but our dirty smalls could bring an end to life on earth as we know it.
SolarCity enjoys record Q2 as losses narrow and installations rise
The U.S. solar company hit 189 MW of installations in the second quarter, despite posting losses of $22.4 million, or just 23 cents per share, over that period.
Martifer Solar to lead on 57 MW Jordan PV project
Portugal-based solar company to construct four solar PV projects located near to the Jordanian cities of Ma’an and Mafraq, projects have already secured PPAs under Jordans renewable energy plan.
Meyer Burger: Decisive moves at Colorado Springs plant
Meyer Burger will continue to optimize the cost structure and production capacity at its Technology Product Center (TPC) Diamond Material Tech, Inc. facility in Colorado Springs. This spells workforce reduction.
Hanwha Q Cells modules chosen for 52.5 MW Fukushima solar plant
Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation opts for Hanwha Q Cells to supply proposed 52.5 MW solar PV plant located in the Isobe district of Soma City, Fukushima prefecture.
Meyer Burger confident to meet PERC demand
Meyer Burger concurs that there is indeed strong demand for PERC technology currently. The company is confident, however, that it can meet all delivery requirements from January 2016 onwards without delay.
SunPower and ConEdison Solutions team on New York solar leasing program
U.S. utility joins forces with leading solar provider SunPower to offer homeowners in New York State opportunity to lease rooftop solar PV systems, program to be launched in August.
Abengoa sells and SolarCity securitizes
Spanish Abengoa has reached an agreement with Abengoa Yield to sell a fourth asset package. Meanwhile, SolarCity has announced its securitization proposal.
Kaco and Ideal Power join forces
Kaco and Ideal Power have come to an agreement where Kaco will now be able to resell Ideal Powers products under the Kaco label. Kaco will also be able to design their own products using Ideal Powers patented technology.
PERC demand spirals upwards
Signs of a PERC solar cell equipment shortage are mounting. Reports are emerging that Chinese and Taiwanese cell makers are waiting many months on key PERC equipment. Motech confirms its PERC move and bottlenecks.
