Applied Materials' EES revenues suggest very modest recovery in PV equipment industry
A year-over-year doubling in revenues in the company’s PV equipment division still leaves EES far below volumes in 2010 and 2011. The division returned to profitability in the previous quarter.
Amtech receives order for IonSolar implant system, announces Q3 FY results
The U.S.-based solar equipment manufacturer will ship its IonSolar Implant system to an unnamed Chinese solar company within six months.
AEG Power Solutions narrows second-quarter loss
The sale of skytron and its Indian subsidiary is expected to improve the Netherlands-based power electronics systems provider’s operations as it focuses on its core businesses.
Abengoa boosts net profit as operations expand in North America
The Spanish group continued its global diversification in the first half of 2014, achieving 39% of its revenue from North America and 25% from South America.
Enphase Energy, Vivint Solar sign three-year supply deal
The companies have extended their existing inverter supply agreement aimed at the U.S. residential solar rooftop segment.
JinkoSolar to build 500 MW PV project in Zhejiang, China
The ambitious $813 million, five-year project in the city of Lishui will include both distributed and ground-mounted installations. The company aims to build up to 100 MW of capacity a year.
Wirsol Solar UK renamed Conergy West Sussex
Originally part of the now defunct German group Wirsol, the British unit was acquired by Conergy in January. Robert Goss will now head both Conergy subsidiaries in the U.K.
Canadian Solar reports very strong Q2 results on record shipments
The Canadian-Chinese module maker and developer grew its revenues and margins during the second quarter, with record PV module shipments of 646 MW. Canadian Solar also has a strong project pipeline going forward.
Brits in thrall to solar as PV tops power desirability chart
U.K.’s Department of Energy and Climate Change public opinion tracker finds support for solar stands at 82% while backing for fracking wanes.
Brazilian local content rules could spur domestic industry
In an effort to shore up local PV manufacturing, Brazil’s development bank has set local content requirements for solar projects which it will finance in Brazil’s first national solar-only auction.
