Developer planning 49 MW scheme on Anglesey
SBC wants to develop a $93m scheme on the Welsh island and is launching a four-week public consultation. UK developers have been emboldened by the recent High Court defeat for the government’s attempt to block solar farms.
EU debates energy security strategy
The European Parliament debated a strategy which calls for more renewable generation alongside more fossil fuels and nuclear. Ukraine conflict is bringing energy security sharply into focus.
Solar trade war: US imposes preliminary anti-dumping tariffs of 26-165% on solar PV from China, Taiwan
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary anti-dumping tariffs of 26-165% on imports of crystalline silicon solar PV cells and modules from China and Taiwan.
U.S. Department of Commerce imposes preliminary anti-dumping tariffs of 26-165%
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary anti-dumping tariffs of 26-165% on imports of crystalline silicon solar PV cells and modules from China and Taiwan.
Report: solar revenues set to double by 2020
New analysis predicts that total solar industry revenues are set to reach $137.02 billion by 2020, doubling 2013 revenues of $59.84. Greenhouse gas reduction, energy self-sufficiency and security are drivers of the industry’s growth, the report finds.
Enel to take full control of 3Sun factory
The move follows Sharp’s withdrawal last week from a purchase agreemenet with the joint venture as well as its exit from Enel Green Power & Sharp Solar Energy (ESSE).
Organic polymer tandem cell reaches record 11.5% efficiency
UCLA researchers have improved upon the performance ratio of a polymer organic cell, employing a triple-junction approach to create a new efficiency record.
REC Solar achieves $16.2 million second-quarter profit
While Europe remains the company’s No. 1 market, it sees great potential in the U.S., where it recently signed a major supply deal with leading solar provider SolarCity.
SolarWorld merges German operations
The German group is bundling its operations in the state of Saxony to create a centralized production chain in Freiberg, which is celebrating 20 years of solar production next month.
SunEdison acquires 156 MW-DC solar project in Colorado for yieldco
SunEdison has acquired the 156 MW-DC Comanche Solar project from Community Energy, which TerraForm Power will have the option to purchase upon completion. This announcement follows on TerraForm closing on its US$533 million IPO.
