Hanergy changes name, adds Thin Film Power
The new branding reflects the company’s global focus on thin-film technology. The company recently acquired U.S. firm Alta Devices.
TÜV SÜD to offer storage system certification
The German testing group has unveiled its new Renewable Energy Storage Systems certification program, which it says will aid manufacturers as well as sellers and end-customers.
Shunfeng secures $3.25 billion credit line from China Minsheng
The Chinese PV giant has landed its another major loan facility following a separate $323 million agreement in July with China Merchants Bank.
Off-grid solar system brings energy transition to Alabama steel company
Apel Stel Corporation’s new 340 kW PV system, boasting more than 1,000 Suntech solar panels, meets 98% of the company’s energy needs.
Australian solar industry could decline by 40% to 50%
The Australian Solar Council has warned that demand for PV in the country could fall by around 40% to 50%, if the Renewable Energy Target is scrapped. The Australian Financial Review newspaper revealed today that the government has requested modeling to investigate removing the RET altogether.
Phoenix Solar's half-year revenue drops, operating loss narrows
The German solar group attributes its dramatic revenue drop on external factors, including delayed orders in the United States.
Community solar program to power Adams County, Colorado
The county will become the first in the U.S. to power its government buildings via the Community Solar Gardens program developed by SunShare.
Trina Solar supplies 82 MW anti-PID modules to Chinese solar project
The Chinese solar company’s anti-potential induced degradation modules will be fitted at a new solar PV plant in Jiangsu Province, China.
JinkoSolar second-quarter net profit soars, sales up 38%
In its fifth consecutive quarter of profitability, the company expanded its downstream operations and managed to maintain a leading position in China while expanding operations in emerging markets and the U.S.
Factory delays spurring higher cell efficiencies, finds NPD Solarbuzz
Solar PV manufacturers are stepping up R&D efforts to achieve greater efficiencies, with industry standard modules set to reach 275 W within a year, research finds.
