A big step for LED flashers in cell production
Hanwha Q Cells adopts LED flasher from Wavelabs as a fully fledged replacement for the xenon flasher during cell testing and production.
Samoa sets sights on largest solar array in the Pacific
The tiny South Pacific country announces plans to build a 2.2 MW solar plant, with financial assistance from the Asia Development Bank and neighboring New Zealand.
Aleo Solar's poor 2013 financial report signals final death knell
Poor but unsurprising financial results published today reveal a 55% contraction in annual revenue, which fell to just EUR 124.9 million ($172.6 million).
Avancis sells off solar business to Chinese group CNBM
The manufacturer from China will restart production later this year of the troubled company’s products. Acquisition is seen as part of plan of expansion.
Google and SunPower pitch in for $250 million solar lease project
The tech giant pledges $100 million to SunPower’s solar lease program, further augmenting its involvement in residential rooftop solar across the U.S.
Sunways AG receives purchase offer for its inverter business
Insolvent and bedeviled by debt, administrators warn the Konstanz-based subsidiary of LDK Solar that the offer is not sufficient to satisfy shareholder demands.
SunEdison raises funds to build facilities in Ontario, Canada
The Canadian firm is to build 33 MW of facilities in the province as part of an ongoing relationship with Deutsche Bank.
SolarWorld backs US 'solarize' campaign
Communities within North Carolina and Utah work together to erect solar panels while one university launches first campus-sponsored scheme.
SunEdison completes 20 MW PV plant in California
The solar facility is located in Kern County and was commissioned by local utility Southern Company via its subsidiary Southern Power, and Turner Renewable Energy.
Yingli announces partnership with unnamed French module maker
The Chinese company says it expects some 50% of the projects selected in the recent rounds of public tenders to use locally made modules powered by cells supplied by Yingli.
