Indian solar 2015: A breakthrough year?
The first few weeks of 2015 have seen India’s solar industry grab the headlines, but can the momentum be sustained throughout the year and beyond?
Photon Laboratory files for insolvency
A German district court has opened insolvency proceedings for Photon Laboratory GmbH. A creditor filed a claim against the PV testing lab as early as June.
Gap in the lith-ion market in China
Foreign manufacturers could move in as domestic manufacturers struggle to meet rising demand driven by EVs. Samsung, LG and Foxconn are already making significant investments.
UP acquires stake in 50 MW project developer
ZNShine sells off majority stake in project in Xinjiang in return for EPC contract for next phase of 50 MW scheme.
Bidders land 200 MW solar deal
Winning tender announced for second phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The Dubai scheme will have a 1 GW capacity by 2030.
Solarcentury launches African venture
SolarAid’s parent company has teamed up with East African Solar to form Solarcentury in East Africa, a venture to design and build installations in the area.
WFES: First Solar launches free online power plant assessment tool
U.S. thin film manufacturer and project developer First Solar has launched its free Energy Capacity Assessment Tool, which allows potential power plant developers or investors to plot out a PV power plant online to assess its feasibility. First Solars online tool calculates the potential electricity output and revenue of a power plant, using data pertaining to local irradiation and conditions, along with the companys CdTe modules and power plant design parameters.
Italian PV generates 7.5% of country's electricity in 2014
Terna, Italy’s electricity transmission grid operator, this week released the country’s preliminary electricity data for 2014. According to the Terna figures, Italy’s PV systems generated a record 23.299 GWh from January to December 2014, covering 7.53 percent of the country’s electricity needs.
US: SolarCity launches program for East Coast new homes
Solar lease and loan provider SolarCity has launched a program to roll out solar arrays on new-builds along the US East Coast. The solar firm has partnered with more than 10 local builders across seven states, to offer its financed solar products.
REC shareholders greenlight sale to Elkem Group
The sale of Oslo-based REC Solar to Bluestar Elkem is set to go ahead, after shareholders approved the move in an extraordinary general meeting of the company last night. The sale will be completed in March.
