NPD Solarbuzz: leading module suppliers continue to move downstream
The trend of module producers continuing to move into PV project development is continuing. The latest data from NPD Solarbuzz confirms this, with the analysts reporting that 17 of the top 20 solar module suppliers currently having dedicated project business units.
Germany: New guidelines for PV pilot tender
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continues to work on the regulatory framework to implement the pilot tender for ground-mounted photovoltaic systems. pv magazine has obtained a copy of the key points currently being discussed by government officials.
Aussie farmer sends message to G20 attendees
An Australian farmer has sent a pro-solar message to the attendees of the G20 Leaders’ summit, by carving “Go Solar” into his fields. The farmer has made the move after the Brisbane Airport rejected a billboard calling for leaders to put climate change on the meetings agenda.
SMA: Net loss grows in first nine months amidst declining orders
The leading inverter manufacturer attributed declining sales to project delays in key foreign markets and a sharp drop in European demand due to lower subsidies.
Canadian Solar wins 114 MW of solar power projects in Brazil
The Canadian PV developer is parnering with local company Solatio on three projects in the state of Minas Gerais.
Scatec Solar sales skyrocket in third quarter
The Norwegian company nearly doubled its installed production capacity to 220 MW following the grid connection of three solar power plants in South Africa and Rwanda, which drove revenue and profit growth.
First Solar to expand manufacturing capacities, but no yieldco
In its third-quarter results, First Solar announced that it will expand manufacturing capacities in Malaysia and Ohio. The company also revealed that it will not be pursuing a yieldco vehicle at this time.
Hanwha SolarOne to develop 100 MW of distributed generation projects in Shandong, China
The China-based PV manufacturer is set to develop PV projects in Yantai, a major port city in Shandong province. The municipal government will help secure rootop space, aid in obtaining financing and tax preferences and secure grid connection.
Imergy taps Foxsemicon to manufacture modular flow batteries
The California-based energy storage group says it will benefit from Foxsemicon’s vertical integration, strong process control and economies of scale. It will also reduce Imergy’s manufacturing costs.
German solar alliance examines Brazilian plans for 680 MW PV manufacturing plant
Germany’s Solar Cluster and its member organizations are looking to see whether the ambitious project is technically and financially feasible. Brazil’s burgeoning PV sector is poised to attract German solar companies eager to expand international operations.
