Surges in stock purchases of SolarEdge during quarter
Recent SEC filings show that a number of investment firms have been taking large chunks of the Israeli power optimizer specialist, not least NN Investment Partner Holding who made a $4.5 million stock purchase, in the face of a good fiscal year financially for SolarEdge.
Hanwha Q Cells' Q2 profit soars to $151 million
An 88.8% year-on-year increase in revenues underpins a strong quarter for the Korean solar company, with positive figures across the board.
Yingli increases Q2 shipments, but low module ASP drags down gross margin
Chinese Tier-1 solar firm ships 662 MW of modules in Q2 but overexposure to lower-cost domestic Chinese market delivers gross margin contraction. Q3 guidance lowered to reflect straitened conditions.
Trina Solar back to sequential growth with revenue and sales increases
The Chinese PV manufacturing powerhouse posted another set of impressive quarterly results, which saw significant sequential and year/year growth in revenues and sales, during a quarter in which the company broke a number of cell efficiency records and started ramping up production from its Thailand facilities.
Canadian/Recurrent puts online 100 MW-AC solar project in California
Canadian Solar predicts that Recurrent will complete more than 1 GW of PV projects in the United States this year.
Brazil: Huawei will sign a MOU with Steelcons at Intersolar South America
The agreement would mean that the Chinese company would fit its SolarFusion system to the 90 MW of solar projects that were awarded to Steelcons during the November 2015 tender.
U.S. Energy Department hires Charlie Gay to lead the SunShot Initiative
Gay brings with him over 40 years of experience, including heading NREL in the 90’s and serving on SunPowers board of advisors.
Voltalia acquires Martifer Solar
The French renewable energy developer finalized the deal at the end of last week, which will see Martifer Solar integrated into its business and will help the company continue to diversify its energy mix.
Engie finalizes deal with Solairedirect for up to 400 MW of PV in Chile
The two companies have agreed to collaborate on the development of 400 MW of PV projects in northern and central Chile.
Rio 2016: a step in the green direction?
The Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games has ended, but its message in favor of sustainable and green growth will hopefully remain for longer. However, just how much energy did Rio 2016 consume and what role did renewable power play?
