Solar-Fabrik AG takes over Centrosolar fab in Germany
As part of an asset deal, the Freiburg-based solar company will take over 143 employees, the current inventory and the right to manufacture all of Centrosolar’s original module types.
Nations discuss lifting tariffs on environmental goods
Trade representatives of 14 governments, including Costa Rica, the U.S., the EU, Australia, Japan and China are working to make environmental goods cheaper and more accessible to people around the globe.
Trina signs biggest supply deal so far this year
The Chinese group will provide 200 MW of modules for Zonergy’s downstream projects in several provinces in China. The two companies may build a long-term partnership.
Apple to expand solar development in North Carolina
The electronics giant is set to build its third solar farm in the U.S. state after winning approval for its plan to erect a 17.5 MW plant.
Intersolar North America: the new Gold Rush
San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee seemed to know the crowd he addressed on the opening night of the seventh Intersolar North America trade show in San Francisco. After all, it is an archetype that goes back more than 150 years in San Francisco.
Suntech gears up for US return
The Chinese integrated solar company will be in attendance at the Intersolar North America exhibition as it prepares to re-enter the U.S. market.
Fraunhofer ISE launches online energy database
The institute’s online energy charts make German Energy Transformation transparent. The site displays the power produced in Germany from all conventional and renewable sources as well as import and export data.
Solar expectations rise for Brazil as auctions announced
IHS has raised Brazil’s attractiveness score in its Emerging PV Markets Attractiveness Ranking given the positive news for PV in the country, elevating it from eighth to sixth place.
Astrum Solar, Hudson Clean Energy strike $100 million residential PV partnership
Private equity firm Hudson Clean Energy has agreed to fund residential solar provider Astrum Solar’s expansion plans throughout the U.S.
Sonnenbatterie expands distribution in Europe
The German smart storage company has opened up its latest distribution outlet in Slovakia — its fifth foreign market — as demand for energy storage systems in Europe continues to rise.
