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.
Yingli issues statement refuting liquidation reports
Chinese solar giant states that it is “optimistic” and “confident” about its ability to continue servicing the global market, following recent reports to the contrary. Company announces keenly awaited conference call.
Amtech receives 800 MW order for solar diffusion system
Company’s Tempress Systems subsidiary has received order for its next-gen solar diffusion systems from a leading Chinese solar cell and module manufacturer.
First Solar announces JV for large-scale solar development in Philippines
The U.S. thin film company signs joint venture with OrionGroup for the realization of commercial and industrial self generation solar projects in the Philippines.
Stationary storage costs to remain high, despite predictions of $172/kWh Li-ion battery costs
Lux Research predicts that costs for “best-in-class” players’ lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs will fall to US$172/kWh by 2025. These prices will primarily benefit the electric vehicle (EV) industry, however, with the stationary storage market continuing to see significantly higher prices.
InnoSun, Delta Electronics partner on major PV project in Namibia
The French PV developer is using TSMC CIGS thin-film modules and Delta string inverters for the project, one of the first largest PV projects in the African country. Delta and InnSun plan to continue their collaboration on more larges-scale projects in Africa.
Panasonic aims for 1GW global PV module production
Panasonic Corporation is adding new capacity to two of its existing HIT PV module production lines in Japan under a US$79.3 million capital investment. It aims to increase global capacity to over one GW by 2016.
EIA forecasts falling electric capacity additions in coming decades
With earlier planned capacity additions sufficient to meet most growth in electricity demand, annual capacity additions from 2025 to 2040 will fall more than 50% compared to 2000 to 2013 levels.
