Activ Solar rejects Crimean government claims
The Austrian solar company tells pv magazine that it has no assets in Crimea nor any related debts to Russian banks, describing reports that it owes $300 million to Russian banks as “incorrect.”
Russia set to join IRENA
While the Russian government has yet to notify the Agency, IRENA tells pv magazine it encourages all U.N. member states to join the organization.
Wuxi Suntech to invest $2.5 billion in Japanese expansion
The revitalized Chinese group is looking to build large-scale solar plants in Japan and sell power to electric companies through the feed-in program.
Conergy acquires 18 MW in UK solar projects
The solar company has purchased two new PV projects, a 13.5 MW installation in South Wales and a 4.45 MW array in Cornwall, England.
SunEdison to supply solar power to Chilean copper mine
TerraForm Power plans to buy the 69.5 MW Javiera solar facility when completed next year. The plant will supply Los Pelambres copper mine in the Coquimbo Region through the Central Interconnected System.
Mercom Capital lowers 2014 guidance for India to 900 MW
Delays caused by anti-dumping discussions prompt Mercom to revise downward slightly its forecast for Indian solar PV in 2014.
Trina Solar acquires 90% stake in Yunnan Metallurgical New Energy
The Chinese solar company has signed a share purchase agreement for a 90% stake in the company, and will work on a 300 MW PV project in China’s southern Yunnan province.
TBEA Sunoasis reveals plus-1 GW Chinese PV plans
The Chinese PV manufacturer and integrator has signed a development framework deal with Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia authorities to develop more than 1 GW of PV projects.
European Council ups 2030 renewables target to 30%
The new target, an increase on the previous 27% goal, is welcomed by the solar industry, but draws criticism for failing to introduce binding commitments.
India rejects anti-dumping: Industry reaction
Despite disappointing some manufacturers, the decision by the Indian government not to introduce AD tariffs could prove positive for many local players.
