IHS predict solar supply chain revenue to rise by 24% in second half of 2014
Analysis from IHS Technology forecasts a solid upturn for the global solar PV supply chain sector after a weak first six months of the year.
Yingli to supply 12 MW of modules to Malaysian projects
The Chinese PV giant is partnering with Malaysian solar company Gading Kencana on a utility-scale solar farm as well as residential installations across Malaysia.
Hanwha Q Cells focused on EU and Japan
German module manufacturer Hanwha Q Cells is targeting the high-value PV markets of Japan and within the EU while maintaining its manufacturing operations in Germany as an innovation center. The supplier announced today a 30 MW supply deal with project developer Martifer Solar.
Yingli Green lowers Q1 losses by more than half
Yingli Green Energy has reported losses of $55 million in the first quarter of 2014 after ending 2013 with a final quarter net loss of $128 million.
SunEdison acquires 50% stake in Silver Ridge Power
California’s SunEdison will partner with Riverstone Holdings LLC on the ownership of Silver Ridge Power, which operates a number of large-scale PV plants in the U.S.
DuPont completes largest PV installation to date
The 4.5 MW DuPont Cernay solar park is the company’s largest PV installation on DuPont land to date and the largest ground-mounted solar park in Alsace, France.
Wavelabs acquires Fraunhofer CSP as customer
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute has purchased Wavelabs’ SINUS-220 solar simulator to bolster its PV testing and optimization research.
Sunways: prospects positive, says insolvency administrator
Business is set to continue at the German solar group’s main facilities following the acquisition of its core assets by Shunfeng Group and the newly established Bluecell GmbH.
Greenpeace taps solar power to screen World Cup match in Croatia
The screening will take place at a local school in a village severely damaged by recent floods in the Balkan region. Croatia’s renewable energy targets include 52 MW of installed PV by 2020.
SolarCity's Silevo acquisition triggers solar stock surge
Following the news that SolarCity had purchased solar panel maker Silevo, solar panel stocks around the world enjoyed a notable surge.
