Solarex: Turkish solar sector sees increased activity
The Solarex confab in Istanbul came to a close on Saturday with an optimistic outlook for the Turkish PV market. Numerous companies reported increased activity and qualified interest.
Australian community imagines inclusive solar project
Members of the public in the New South Wales town of Tathra have been invited to purchase solar panels on a 50 kW array, which will be arranged to spell out the word “Imagine.”
Chinese manufacturers predict Q1 to be tougher than expected
Trina Solar and Yingli have both revised their predictions for Q1 2014. The newer figures show heavier decreases than forecast.
Global roll-out of renewable energy can avert climate catastrophe, says IPCC report
UN analysis finds total shift away from fossil fuels will have minimal impact on economic growth while averting feared 2C temperature increase by 2050.
Desertec loses major German partners
The future of the ambitious, multi-billion dollar-project to generate renewable energy in the MENA region in order to supply Europe appears to be in doubt following the exit of major German partners.
EU likely to continue Chinese solar glass duties
The European Union has reportedly approved provisional duties, introduced in November last year, ranging from 17.1% to 42.1% on Chinese imports of solar glass for the next five years.
Chinese module prices in US may increase 20%
Further duties on modules assembled in China and on Taiwanese solar components would increase U.S. pricing as firms pass added costs onto customers or outsource production to higher-cost regions, according to GTM Research.
REC Silicon posts results, predicts a year of improvement
While still posting losses, the Norwegian company appears to have reversed its declines. Despite a challenging market, the company warily predicts that things will get better.
CSUN, PV-Systems sign 15 MW deal in Turkey
The Chinese company is expanding its activities in Turkey, which it sees as a “major hub for the booming Turkish, developing Middle East and established European markets.”
Asian countries gain ground on top inverter supplier list
The decline of Western countries’ prominence has been further illustrated with IHS’s new report. Having conquered their domestic markets, inverter suppliers from China and Japan are positioned to expand internationally.
