Manz’s Ebit swings to profit thanks to sale of CIGS technology company
Turnover for the first half of this year was slightly down from the previous year. Large order intakes from China, however, will lead to a substantial improvement of the company’s result for full fiscal year.
Saudi Arabia issues net metering scheme for small-scale solar
The Middle Eastern country has so far mainly supported large-scale projects. The new rules, which will apply to projects not exceeding 1 MW, will come into force in mid-2018.
South Australia to get first solar-methane plant
Seeking to hedge against instability in electricity supply and utility price hikes, South Australia is relentlessly increasing its renewable electricity generation capacity, tapping into its abundant sustainable energy potential. This time, the state is set to host a combined solar and methane power plant, believed to be an Australian first.
Profits rise again for Hanwha Q Cells in second quarter
With revenue and gross profit up on Q1, the South Korean vertically integrated solar company continues strengthening its financial position, reducing its debt-to-equity ratio by 80%.
EDF to acquire 80% stake in Brazilian solar farm
Canadian solar has announced the sale of an 80% in a 92.5 MW project located in Brazil. The stake is to be acquired by EDF Energies Nouvelles, representing the third deal in a row between the two energy giants.
Brazilian state of São Paolo facilitates environmental licensing for solar
The new rules will apply to large-scale projects as well as to residential and commercial PV.
JinkoSolar supplies modules to 35.46 MW solar project in Mexico
The Chinese vertically integrated solar company signed a supply deal with Gransolar to ship its high efficiency modules to Chihuahua State. The PV plant was commissioned in April.
Centrotherm achieves slightly better results
The German PV equipment supplier reports a stronger order intake for the first half of this year. Turnover, however, was lower than last year.
Heraeus launches appeal against Taiwanese IP court decision
German silver paste manufacturer Heraeus announced that it has appealed the decision of Taiwanese regional intellectual property (IP) court, following its July 7th decision that Giga Solar does not infringe on its patent.
SMA’s results impacted by price fall
The German inverter manufacturer reports that shipments remained stable in the first half of this year, while revenues were down compared to a year earlier. The company, however, has raised its outlook for 2017.
