Intersolar North America kicks off on a rousing note
The North American chapter of the Intersolar trade show opened its doors on Tuesday with a stirring speech by California Governor Jerry Brown, a major solar supporter who said that there was still a great deal to do to boost photovoltaic capacity in the state.
Intersolar North America: new products from a smaller show
The first day of the Intersolar North America trade show wrapped up on Tuesday at the Moscone Center in the city of San Francisco. While the number of exhibitors is down considerably on previous years, they nevertheless unveiled a broad range of new products and technologies.
Intersolar North America: awards honor social and student housing
The Intersolar North America Awards, which took place on Tuesday, the first day of the three-day trade show, recognized landmark photovoltaic projects and production technologies.
Sunny days ahead for module suppliers
Global solar module pricing stabilized in the first quarter of 2013 and some suppliers may even return to profitability this year, according to market research group IHS.
Unnamed investor acquires Nanosolar's German factory
An unnamed Swiss investor has acquired Nanosolar, Inc.’s panel factory in Germany. Nanosolar GmbH will focus on the production of cSi-based utility panels and PV products aimed at the residential market.
JinkoSolar, Soventix partner in South Africa
China’s JinkoSolar has teamed up with German group Soventix on one of the largest roof-mounted PV plants in South Africa.
Gehrlicher Solar sunk by termination of $110 million bank loan
German photovoltaic group Gehrlicher Solar AG said on Tuesday that its decision to file for insolvency on Friday was prompted by the termination of a $109.5 million loan by a banking consortium. The company added that its subsidiaries Gehrlicher Solar America and Gehrlicher Solar Management remain unaffected by the move.
Dii refutes Desertec claims
Dii comms chief claims Desertec Foundation’s complaint about poor communications is ironic. Spokesman claims his organization read of the foundation’s decision to part company with the consortium via Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Also predicts forthcoming project announcements in Algeria.
Canadian Solar and Strata add 18 MW in North Carolina
Canadian Solar and Strata have finished four projects totaling 24.4 MW that are part of a 15-project, 85 MW portfolio in the state. The latest installations will use more than 60,000 Canadian Solar panels.
Leclanché secures financing for turnaround plan
Lithium-ion storage solutions manufacturer Leclanché has managed to secure more than $17.62 million in financing after a long and difficult fund raising effort. The company also announced its revenues for the first half of 2013.
