Belectric extends credit line
Germany’s Belectric has managed to increase its credit facility by 30%, which will allow it to better respond to new growth markets.
Orix, Kyudenko, JFE partner on renewable energy projects in Japan
Kyuko Lease Inc., a subsidiary of Japanese financial service provider Orix, has partnered with Kyudenko Corporation and JFE Engineering Corporation to develop approximately 50 MW of green power plants across Japan.
SolarWorld possibly saved by Qatar-based subsidiary
Qatar Solar Technologies looks set to rescue SolarWorld with a 35 million investment, making it a 30% shareholder in the financially troubled German company.
Kyocera to develop 30 MW solar projects across Japan
Kyocera has signed a major contract to supply and construct 30 MW of solar installations throughout Japan.
Almost 9 GW of projects submitted for licensing in Turkey
The first licensing round for PV projects larger than 1 MW in Turkey has been exceeded by almost 15 times. Nearly 500 applications with a total 8.9 GW were handed in between June 10 and 14.
Siemens to close down its solar division
Siemens will shut down its solar division after failing to find a buyer for the unit, which has been on the block since October.
China Sunergy ships from new Turkey facility
Only days after officially opening its new Turkish plant, China Sunergy (CSUN) has announced that it has commenced shipments. The production facility will have a capacity of 300 MW in modules and 100 MW of photovoltaic cells, when fully ramped.
Centrotherm loses order from Algeria
Only two weeks after termination of its insolvency proceedings Centrotherm has lost a large order from Algeria. Thus a project worth millions has escaped the manufacturer of photovoltaic systems and equipment.
Conergy completes 4.5 MW solar park in France
Conergy, the German-based solar solution and service provider, announces today that it has realized a solar park for the investor UEM, the local grid operator and energy provider. The total installed capacity of the project is 4.5 MW, covering an area of 9.5 hectares.
Yingli to develop 3 GW of PV plants in China
Chinese solar manufacturer Yingli has announced a deal to develop photovoltaic power plants in Yunnan province of Southern China, with a combined capacity of 3 GW.
