Swiss giant ABB expands inverter production in South Africa
ABB is expanding operations in South Africas booming photovoltaic market with plans for a new inverter production line with a capacity of 500 MW a year.
China Sunergy opens PV module factory in Turkey
China Sunergy Co. (CSUN) has opened a photovoltaic module manufacturing plant in the Trade Free Zone of Tuzla, in the outskirts of Istanbul, Turkey.
Downstream activity heats up "south of the border"
Photovoltaic project developers Gehrlicher Solar and Martifer Solar have both signaled their continued expansion into Latin America today, with increased activity in Mexico. Gehrlicher has announced that it is opening an office in Mexico City, to develop projects in Mexico, and Martifer has announced at 30 MW project in the country also.
[UPDATE] SEIA calls for multilateral efforts to solve dispute with China
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is calling for multilateral trade negotiations between the U.S., the European Union and China in an effort to stave off an all-out trade war.
SolarWorld to hold extraordinary shareholders' meeting
Germany-based SolarWorld AG will hold an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on July 11. Losses totaling half of the capital stock have been incurred, according to a recent company statement.
Japan to offer loans for rooftop PV generation
In its efforts to boost solar power in the country, the Japanese government is set to offer low-interest loans to companies that install rooftop solar power systems.
Minnesota bill aims for 450 MW of solar by 2020
The U.S. state of Minnesota has passed a bill that could significantly expand the region’s solar sector and lead to more than 450 MW of solar power by the end of the decade.
SunPower plans to sell US$300 million of convertible debentures
The California photovoltaic manufacturer has plans to sell debenture bonds worth $300 million.
Yingli revises module shipment outlook for Q1
Chinese PV module manufacturer Yingli Green Energy is expecting PV module shipments in the first quarter to be better than earlier estimates.
Brazil receives request for 392.4 MW of PV
Thirteen requests for regulatory authorization to develop and operate photovoltaic plants worth a total of 392.4 MW have been received last week, according to Brazil’s national electricity regulator.
