SNEC: "Solar Leaders Dialogue" dominated by EU-China trade dispute
Asian, American and European solar energy representatives met at the “Solar Leaders Dialogue”, within the framework of SNEC 2013 tradeshow and conference in Shanghai, to discuss the industry’s current challenges, trends and prospects. The panel was dominated by the EU Commission’s plans to impose provisional AD duties on Chinese imports.
SMA to focus on energy management
The photovoltaic inverter manufacturer is currently searching for new business models. The firm’s chief executive, Pierre Pascal Urbon, aims to reposition SMA as an energy management company.
SolarCity posts US$31 million loss in Q1
SolarCity announced today a loss of US$31 million in Q1 2013, as it increased its year-to-year customer base by 106%.
Trina Solar revises Q1 results down
When solar manufacturers update their financials at the moment it is rarely to bring good news and Trina Solar was no exception as it updated its Q1 performance today.
[UPDATE] Conergy's Q1 loss narrows as shipments grow
The German photovoltaic company improved its net loss sequentially and increased shipments, despite sustained overcapacity and price declines.
SNEC: Intense competition evident in Chinese market
The 2013 SNEC trade show has opened today with talk of escalating photovoltaic trade wars ever present and the intense price competition in the Chinese module market evident. Attendance figures are not available, however first impressions is that traffic is slower than in previous years.
SNEC: "Shanghai Declaration" calls for cooperation and negotiation
As global photovoltaic industry leaders assembled for the SNEC 2013 tradeshow and conference in Shanghai today, a declaration has been issued calling for a negotiation and conciliation approach to various solar trade disputes currently gripping the industry.
US company marketing cheap panels to China
In an ironic twist to the usual direction of the global solar module market, U.S. photovoltaic panel manufacturer Solaria has broken into the Chinese market with the help of a low-cost product.
PPAs signed for 417 MW in South Africa
South Africa’s public utility Eskom has signed power purchase agreements (PPA) for nine photovoltaic projects worth 417.1 MW, under the countrys renewable energy expansion program. Meanwhile, the government has expressed concern about the grid’s capacity to absorb additional electricity from renewable energies systems.
US manufacturer expands module production
In further positive news for solar manufacturing, U.S. photovoltaic company Suniva has announced it will be expanding its module production capability.
