IRENA conference highlights PV solutions for island tourism
Hot topics at the event included the pressing need for adequate energy storage on islands as well as the compelling case for photovoltaics.
Photon Holding files for insolvency
The publishing company based in Aachen, Germany, whose assets include industry magazines Photon International and the German Photon Das Solarstrom-Magazin, is insolvent.
Intersolar Europe: Borosil calls for Indian anti-dumping duties on solar glass
The Indian solar glass industry requires the same protection from dumped materials as modules and cells, says Gujarat Borosil vice chairman.
EU ProSun accuses Chinese PV manufacturers of 'massive violation of EU trade deal'
The European solar lobby group calls the minimum price agreement between the EU and China “unworkable” and in need of “review” after submitting some 1,500 suspected trade violations to the European Commission.
Chile inaugurates Latin America's largest PV plant
SunEdison developed, built and interconnected the 100 MW Amanecer Solar CAP under an energy purchase agreement with CAP Group. The installation is located in Chile’s Atacama Desert.
Intersolar Europe: Suntech plotting European expansion
Amid persistent rumors of Suntech’s latest acquisitions, company CEO Eric Luo announces plans to further embrace the European market.
JinkoSolar expresses disappointment at proposed US duties on Chinese panels
The Chinese PV manufacturer says the Commerce Department decision “will have a negative impact on the solar industry and will ultimately end up hurting U.S. customers and U.S. solar jobs the most.”
Intersolar: First Solar targets European O&M business
U.S. thin film giant First Solar is targeting operations and maintenance (O&M) business in Europe as it seeks to re-energize its European operations.
Intersolar Europe: Solar Frontier looks to post-FIT markets
The Intersolar Europe trade show continues on Thursday in Munich with some exhibitors reporting reduced traffic on last year. However, a significant level of optimism remains.
Martifer Solar unveils 100 MW of PV in development in UK
The new projects are expected to be fully-developed and completed by early 2015 and are slated for sale to third party investors.
