ZNSHINE unveils new power optimizing technology, announces expansion plans
Chinese vertically integrated module manufacturer ZNSHINE SOLAR announces expansion of its global network and introduces newly developed power optimizing technologý at pre-Forum Solarpraxis press conference.
Forum Solarpraxis off to positive start
Increasing global opportunities and the advantages of falling PV prices took center stage at the 14th Forum Solarpraxis, which welcomed some 600 industry representatives to the two-day event.
Solar Frontier tests solar greenhouse in Fukushima
The Greenhouse PV Demonstration Project is part of a residential solar promotion campaign driven by Japan’s METI.
IHS predict double-digit growth for solar in 2014
The analysts’ latest Solar PV Demand Tracker forecasts solar PV installations to reach 40-42 GW in 2014, but warns of “major risks identified.”
Special Report Africa: Tanzania, Mozambique
Tobias Cossen, project manager, Renewable Energy Project Development Program for Sub-Saharan Africa, at the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), discusses the state of solar in Tanzania and Mozambique.
Solexant rebrands as Siva Power, transitions to new manufacturing platform
The Californian solar company’s new identity will focus on CIGS technology and a platform developed to deliver profitable, GW-level production capabilities.
Qatar to install utility-scale reservoir rooftop solar panels
The announcement, made at this week’s Solar Qatar Summit, will help propel the country towards its stated aim of 200 MW of solar installed by 2020.
SMA tapped for 100 MW Canadian project
SMA, which recently introduced plant-wide operation and maintenance services in North America, will handle O&M and supply inverters for the utility-scale facility in Ontario.
Trina Solar Q3 results reveal first profit for nine quarters
The Chinese solar company follows in the footsteps of Jinko Solar and Canadian Solar in returning to profit towards the end of 2013.
Special Report Africa: Ghana
Ulrike Brückner of the German law firm Rödl & Partner discusses the state of Ghana’s burgeoning solar market, including investment opportunities and government efforts to attract foreign investment.
