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.
IBC Solar completes 11 MW solar project in India
The large-scale array is the German solar company’s fifth such development in the country. Installation located in Indian state of Rajasthan.
SunEdison to build seven solar parks on Long Island, New York
Renewable energy developer signs agreements with five municipal entities for the plants, which will add a combined total of 14 MW of PV to Long Island.
SolarCity and BofA create $200m tax equity fund for smaller investors
Newly created funding pot aimed at regional banks and other smaller corporations interested in offering solar finance packages to residential customers.
