GTAT agrees $336 million polysilicon supply deal in Malaysia
The U.S.-based diversified technology company will provide equipment and technology for a 25,000 MTA production facility in Sarawak.
Chile to add two new solar PV plants totaling 240 MW
First Solar secures approval for 162 MW project, while Irish developer Mainstream Renewable Power inks 88 MW deal.
NextEra Energy wins approval for 750 MW Californian solar park
Approval for the 4,400-acre McCoy Solar Energy Project in Riverside County has finally been granted by county supervisors.
UK town may scrap solar farm planning permission
Swindon Borough Council is poised to relax planning rules for solar farms provided a site suggestion is put forward by residents.
Mexico moves up to third in IHS Emerging Market Report
Boosted by the 300 MW of PV capacity under construction, IHS ranks the Central American nation third behind South Africa and Turkey.
SolarWorld AG assumes control of Bosch production plant
The German solar company today takes ownership of the cell and module factory, increasing the company’s cell production capacity to 700 MW.
South Africa set for more local PV manufacturing
The Power & Electricity World show in Johannesburg closed its doors this afternoon with a positive outlook for the South African solar market.
California sets solar power generation record
Solar power provided to the state electricity grid reached 4,093 MW on Saturday, surpassing all previous records.
Laos lays groundwork for 50 MW solar plant
The southeast Asian nation will conduct a feasibility study on the potential benefits and challenges of adding a 50 MW solar plant to its energy mix.
Taiwanese solar companies enjoy strong start to 2014
Green Energy Technology, Motech and Neo Solar Power Corp. all post buoyant performance figures for February.
