Yingli forms $160 million downstream PV development fund
Cooperation agreement signed with Shanghai’s Sailing Capital to jointly form a CNY 1 billion Renewable Energy Fund for the pursuance of downstream solar projects in China.
LG Electronics expands production capacity
The electronics giant is revamping production for a new PV module design and expanding capacity. LG Electronics’ total capacity is expected to reach 600 MW by the end of 2015.
Aleo Solar to be sold, dissolved and renamed
The troubled German solar company announced today the results of yesterday’s extraordinary AGM meeting, revealing it will trade as AS Abwicklung und Solar-Service AG from April 30.
Google buys solar-powered drone company
The tech giant snaps up New Mexico-based Titan Aerospace, a startup that is developing unmanned, solar-powered jets designed to fly nonstop for years at a time.
Maine lawmakers override governor's veto of solar bill
The bill would set up a $1 million program aimed at creating more than 1,250 new solar and hot water projects across the state.
IBC Solar lands in Japan, expands activities in India
The German PV company has established an ambitious beachhead in Japan with a number of large-scale projects while realizing another major PV installation in India.
Yingli signs deal for 300 MW of PV plants in China
The Chinese PV group says it is accelerating the development of its downstream business globally in order to further improve profitability and optimize the company’s financial structure.
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.
