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SolarWorld to lay off 500 temporary workers in Germany

The German solar manufacturer will begin shedding workers employed on temporary contracts in the fourth quarter in response to fierce price pressure in the global solar markets. Permanent employees will not be initially affected.

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UK will ratify Paris climate change deal this year, says PM

Prime Minister Theresa May tells UN that the U.K. will play its part in the international effort against climate change by ratifying the terms of the Paris Agreement before the end of the year.

Israel lines up 500 MW solar PV tender

The country’s Finance Ministry is said to be planning a tender for a 500 MW solar power facility in the southern Negev Desert.

Canadian Solar secures $100m credit from EDC

Chinese solar developer signs financing agreement with Export Development Canada for sum of $100 million to enable the firm to expand its global project development activities.

Solar losing out as Indian DISCOMs flout purchasing rules, reports Mercom Capital

Financial struggles of some of India’s distributed electricity companies tempting many to ignore country’s ‘must run’ rules on purchasing solar power in favor of cheaper power on the exchanges, says Mercom Capital.

Heliatek raises EUR 80m for OPV expansion

The German developer of organic PV materials has raised a sizable amount of funding to finance its manufacturing expansion and worldwide market development.

Interview: The story of Phelan Energy Group's Abu Dhabi solar bid

Following three world record low solar bids received for the Sweihan solar project in Abu Dhabi, pv magazine caught up with Massi Vernaleone, leader of the Phelan Tenaga Consortium, to find out more about the record-breaking tender.

Community solar is (finally) moving forward in Minnesota

Mortenson Construction’s groundbreaking on the first in 11 MW of projects is part of a boom in community solar construction in the state, despite big delays in Xcel Energy’s interconnection process.

8point3 Energy Partners delivers strong & steady Q3 results

Sunpower and First Solar’s joint yieldco beat guidance this quarter, while announcing a significant acquisition and $250 million in additional credit.

Apple puts secret 50 MW solar project online in Arizona

Apple had keep the Bonnybrooke plant a secret until yesterday. The project holds a contract to sell power to Salt River Project.

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