Dow Corning snaps up Mitsubishi's Hemlock polysilicon stake
The manufacturer of silicon-based products will buy the stake, which comprises two solar polysilicon ventures, for $240 million.
Critics blast German coalition plans to limit RE expansion
Germany’s new coalition government plans to cap the country’s renewable energy target. Renewable energy and environmental groups are condemning the decision, arguing it would turn the country’s energy transition on its head.
REC supplies Singapore's largest PV installation
The global provider of solar energy solutions will supply its solar panels for two utility-scale rooftop projects in the country, one of which could become Singapore’s single largest installation.
SunEdison to build 10 MW facility on former New York landfill
Freshkills Park, located on New York City’s Staten Island, has been chosen as the location for the facility, which will become the largest solar energy project in New York.
Fraunhofer ISE joins US SunShot Initiative
The Germany-based research institute becomes one of only three non-American research partners on the SunShot program, which aims to lower the electricity generation costs of solar energy in the U.S.
US adds 530 MW of new solar capacity in October
Solar energy projects provided all of the United States’ new energy capacity in October. The First Solar-built 139 MW Campo Verde in California was the biggest solar farm to go online.
JA Solar posts narrows loss, increases revenue by 7.2% in Q3
The Shanghai-based group said shipments exceeded forecasts due to an improved macro environment and increased business across key territories, particularly in the United States, where shipments tripled sequentially.
EU imposes maximum 42.1% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese solar glass exporters
The provisional duties vary between 17.1% and 42.1% depending on each Chinese company’s cooperation with the investigation. The tariffs are due to take effect tomorrow, Nov. 28.
PV Parity Project calls for greater support for PV self-consumption
The PV Parity Project, which aims to increase PV penetration in the EU, is ending its campaign with an argument for stronger support for self-consumers to ensure greater competitiveness.
SolarWorld buys Bosch solar division
In taking over the majority of Bosch Solar Energy, Germany’s SolarWorld secures a high-performance cell production plant that boosts its overall production capacity to more than 1 GW. SolarWorld will keep some 800 Bosch employees.
