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Conergy to add 41 MW of solar capacity in Philippines

The Hamburg-based company will build the new plants on the Philippine island of Negros for San Carlos Solar Energy, Inc. (SaCaSol), a joint venture between European-based investment and advisory firm ThomasLloyd and Bronzeoak Philippines. The installations are scheduled for completion and grid connection in June 2015.

Hanwha SolarOne achieves record third-quarter shipments while redudcing net loss

Hanwha SolarOne on Friday reported record third-quarter shipments and an increase in revenue despite lower overall prices. While the Shanghai-based PV manufacturer remained in the red, it nevertheless managed to cut its loss by 49% year on year.

Yingli to supply 300 MW Neoen PV plant in France

Yingli Solar will provide 120 MW of solar panels for the 300 MW project in South West France. The plant will provide electricity at around $130 per megawatt hour — well below the $145 per MWh the U.K government will pay for electricity from the new Hinkley Point C nuclear plant in England.

Chinese-owned Elkem to buy REC Solar

Bluestar Elkem, a division of the state-owned China National Chemical Corporation, has made an offer to buy the Norwegian PV module manufacturer for $640 million in a move that could secure a European beachhead for a major Chinese player.

Swiss PV grows but FIT cuts push market towards self-consumption

The Alpine country’s unusual solar PV remuneration system obliges households and other small power producers to trade energy on the market while allowing bigger investors piece of mind through the FIT scheme. The usual practice in Europe and elsewhere is the other way round.

Analysis: Bluestar Elkem's REC Solar Group play

Monday’s news that China’s Bluestar Elkem looks set to purchase Norway’s REC Solar ASA came as somewhat of a surprise to the PV industry, but the moves makes sense. Analysts say that it allows REC Solar ASA the capital to grow and the China National Chemical Corporation, through Bluestar, a chance to investigate PV.

Amtech lands order for PV manufacturing equipment

PV manufacturing equipment, including PECVD, will be supplied to Mission Solar Energy. News was released shortly after a mixed trading update from Amtech.

Minister delights Indian expo with 100 GW eight-year aim

Jaw-dropping figure, mentioned 24 hours before Intersolar India opened, divided opinion between those who see it as a pipe dream and Narendra Modi’s enthusiastic solar supporters.

Fraunhofer ISE pursues titania rearside coating

Using a technique it has labeled ‘Snow Globe Coating,’ Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE is pursuing a titania rearside cell coating technology. Fraunhofer says it provides a reflective back coating to cells, boosting efficiency.

Policy uncertainty paralyzes large-scale Down Under

While rooftop solar is powering ahead, large-scale projects are at a standstill in Australia. Less than 200 MW of large-scale renewable projects were approved this year.

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