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SunEdison plans to spinoff semiconductor operations

U.S. photovoltaic developer SunEdison announced today that its board of directors has unanimously decided to spin off its semiconductor operations, forming a new company SunEdison Semiconductor Inc. A minority stake in the business will be offered in an IPO.

Energy auction in Brazil rescheduled to November

Brazilian government has rescheduled to November 18 the renewable energy auction A-3, in which solar energy will participate for the first time. The previous date was October 25.

Spain's T-Solar signs $67.6 million loan deal for 20 MW California solar park

The U.S.-Mexican North American Development Bank has so far financed eight utility-scale projects in California, Arizona and Texas. Its latest endeavor, a 20 MW park with T-Solar, will serve residents in California and Mexico.

US industry sees EU-China settlement in mixed light

Industry representatives in the U.S. are divided over the recent EU-China trade dispute settlement and remain unsatisfied with anti-dumping measures against Chinese imports. The PV sector nevertheless continues to grow.

Record quarterly shipment numbers for Trina Solar

Chinese module manufacturer Trina Solar reported a 64.6% increase in second-quarter module shipments compared to the first quarter while nearly halving its net loss.

M+W Americas acquires Gehrlicher Solar America

The acquisition of Gehrlicher Solar America creates a “one-stop shop” for clients seeking project design, procurement, installation and operation, says M+W Americas CEO Rick Whitney.

First Solar, Sharp defend turf against China's global PV domination

While First Solar remains the leading PV module supplier in the U.S. and India and Sharp in Japan, Chinese rivals, benefitting from the wave of insolvencies in the West, have dominated the rest of the globe over the past year.

PV demand in China and Japan to reach 9 GW in second half of 2013

A PV demand increase of 100% is expected from China and Japan in the second half of 2013. Japan remains the most active PV market this year with 150% growth, according to NPD Solarbuzz.

Toshiba breaks solar ground in Virgin Islands

Toshiba is overseeing construction of a 4 MW solar plant on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix following a 20-year PPA signed last year with the local Water and Power Authority.

Germany: SolarWorld drills further for lithium

The German state of Saxony has approved a request by SolarWorld to conduct six further test drillings into the lithium deposits in Zinnwald, a mountainous area near the Czech border.

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