Enel lands four successful REIPPP solar bids
Italian company Enel Green Power says its bids added up to 65% of the PV projects awarded to renewables bidders in South Africa’s REIPPP. The company’s Green Power subsidiary also saw two onshore wind bids approved.
Honda to dissolve Honda Soltec operations in early 2014
The Japanese motor giants will discontinue their wholly-owned PV subsidiary in Spring next year due to falling revenues in that part of their business.
US solar industry enjoys second-best quarter
The second quarter of 2013 saw the U.S. install 832 MW of solar capacity a 15% increase on Q1 and only beaten by Q4 2012, when 1,311 MW were installed.
Saudi Arabia's solar plans could be realized with PV price falls
The oil-rich Kingdom’s ambitious solar projects will benefit enormously from falling PV module prices — providing the nation plays its cards right, says IHS.
French government pledges EUR 18.5 million for solar research institute
The cutting-edge establishment — Institut Photovoltaique d’Ile-de-France (IPVF) — will be part-funded by the country’s state-backed French National Research Agency (ANR) to promote solar R&D.
Conergy wins 22 MW order in the Philippines
The German solar giants will install their solar panels for local investor San Carlos Solar Energy Inc. in what is their first foray into this emerging Southeast Asia market.
Hanergy, Saferay establish global headquarters in Singapore
Singapore continues to shine: the arrival of the two leading global PV players further solidifies the island nation’s standing as the Asian Pacific solar hub.
Suntech to challenge Chapter 7 filing for involuntary bankruptcy
The troubled solar company has until November 6 to respond to the petition filed against it calling for involuntary bankruptcy.
Yingli, Jinko poised to hit third-quarter shipment records
The Chinese PV industry rebound continues as Yingli approaches 3 GW annualized shipments and Jinko decreases blended costs to $0.50 per watt. In a new report, NPD Solarbuzz says the recovery has taken a major step forward.
Demansys buys Singapore's demand response pioneer CPvT
Demand response represents a new growth opportunity by actively managing the consumption of energy consumers. With CPvT in Singapore, Connecticut-based Demansys found an ideal partner with which to expand in Asia.
