UK investors reportedly eye Indonesian solar
The body responsible for driving overseas investment in Indonesia says UK companies are ready to plough $4bn into solar and offshore tidal projects but facts are thin on the ground.
Hanwha unveils solar-powered island plan
The Korean group announces project that will see the small islet of Jukdo turned into a 100% solar-powered community, replacing the four diesel generators that currently provide power.
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Crippling debts and absentee chairmen hogged the headlines coming out of China this week but amid the madness, there was good news out of the US and the Middle East.
Israeli solar company looks to Africa, US for opportunities
Energix CEO tells pv magazine he has ruled out operating in China, India or the UK and is looking to North America and Africa to expand his renewables business.
IRENA: Solar biggest renewable employer globally
Solar PV is the largest employer within the renewables sector, with some 2.5 million finding work in the sector. These are the findings from the International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA).
Sungrow increases Q1 revenue by almost 65% Y-O-Y
Chinese inverter specialist reveals strong growth in international markets, shipping 230 MW overseas, posts overall Q1 revenue of $117.7 million.
TMEIC inverter orders rise 48% in 2014
The Japanese inverter company achieved orders of almost 3 GW last year, with a further 2.5 GW in shipments as its overseas fabs hit full-scale operation.
US: SEIA backs ITC extension proposal
Legislation put forward by Rep. Mike Thompson to extend the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) by five years earns support of the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Fronius presses play on US manufacturing
The U.S. subsidiary of the Austrian inverter supplier has begun production at a $1.5 million manufacturing and testing facility in the state of Indiana.
