ReneSola modules power 11.7 MW Italy PV plant
The solar company’s high-efficiency modules have been chosen for Italy’s Ferrara Aranova PV project.
SolarWorld AG revenues fall 25% in 2013
Module shipments were down as business in Germany suffered, but increases in U.S., Japan and South Africa lift gloom.
Canadian Solar receives C$48 million financing
Manufacturers Life Insurance Company provides funding for solar company’s Val Caron PV project in Ontario.
22 MW Philippines solar park spurring local PV market
Construction work at the largest solar park in the Philippines is making good progress, with a nationwide ripple effect expected.
Anticipation building for inaugural AfricaPVSEC show
The exhibition will be the first PVSEC event on African soil, reflecting the industry’s growing presence on the continent.
SEIA calls for investment tax credit rethink
The U.S. solar industry fears plans to end the ITC could decimate the industry. Rhone Resch has called upon president Obama to rethink his solar tax credit plans.
US posts record year for solar in 2013
GTM Research and the SEIA predict a further 6 GW of installations in 2014. But GlobalData sounds warning note over importance of support mechanisms as Obama prepares to withdraw ITC.
Canadian Solar back into profit
Positive figures reveal refocus onto downstream business slipped back for Chinese solar company. But Canadian Solar releases a positive outlook for 2014, including for its ‘total solutions’ business.
Arbor Green brings solar to affordable housing
Low-income families can save up to 80% of monthly utility costs at the community developed by the Affirmed Housing Group and the City of Carson. Rooftop PV will offset almost the energy created in the new homes.
Ghana finalizes plans for 155 MW solar park
Local company will team with U.K. consortium to develop the PV plant, with work due to commence in September.
