juwi Shizen Energy commences 25 MW PV plant in Japan
The Hirono Plant to be built in collaboration between juwi group and Japan’s Shizen Energy, with project investment provided by Spains Gestamp Group and Deutsche Bank.
Penang government defends JinkoSolar factory approval
The government of the Malaysian state of Penang has defended its decision to approve the new JinkoSolar manufacturing plant in the region. The 500 MW cell and 450 MW module plant, inaugurated last week, has drawn fire over potential pollution concerns.
Singer Akon launches solar academy in Mali
The Senegalese-American popstar will open a solar training institution in the summer aimed at equipping African engineers and entrepreneurs with skills in the solar industry.
ReneSola Q1 financials reveal $18.5 million net loss
Chinese solar company continues transition toward downstream activity as Q1 net revenue shrinks by 15.9% year-over-year.
Update: Solar flight forced into unscheduled stopover in Japan
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, which set off from Nanjing over the weekend to embark on the longest leg of the round the world attempt, may be forced to turn back if conditions worsens.
Hanwha Q Cells to build 1.5 GW solar cell plant in South Korea
The Korean solar cell manufacturer has announced plans to construct the nation’s first large-scale cell fab at a cost of $315.54 million. Facility will be located in Jincheon.
Schmid strikes 400 MW equipment deal with JA Solar
The German PV equipment supplier confirms the sale of several of its texturing and edge isolation tools, as well as automation equipment, to Chinese solar company.
Etrion connects first phase of Japan's 9.3 MW Mito Solar project
The 2.7 MW Mito site is the first to be connected by Etrion, with the 9.3 MW project in Ibaraki Prefecture scheduled for final completion in August 2015.
REC Solar sees European market shrink 35.6% in Q1
The U.S. now represents REC Solar’s primary market, accounting for 39% of all modules sold in first three months of the year. Module sales globally shrink by 16% quarter-over-quarter.
SPI to acquire Germany's Energiebau
The China-based solar developer will acquire certain assets of the German wholesaler, which filed for insolvency at the end of last year before being purchased by Innotech.
