JinkoSolar offering 3.5 million American Depositary Shares
The Chinese solar group is looking to attract investment Stateside, which it may use to expand manufacturing capacity and solar project development. At the company’s current share price, the offering could bring in more than $200 million.
Hold off on new PV recycling contracts until February
The manager of a German PV recycling firm has advised manufacturers, importers and distributors not to sign any new disposal contracts before modules are in included in the EU’s electrical waste directive in February.
Pakistan scrambles for generation
Pakistan’s first large scale solar project is just part of a race to plug electricity generation shortfalls in the country. The 6.6 GW coal-fired plant at Gadani dominates the race for electricity.
South Carolina plans largest solar farm
A 3 MW project in Colleton County will be used as a test bed for incorporating solar into the grid. The scheme has been backed by the state’s largest utility, transmission company and consumer-owned electricity co-operatives.
The good times are back for solar
IHS analysis of first half module shipments show a strong rebound in global demand. But analysts warn the boom seen so far this year will slow in the current quarter.
World Energy Congress highlights dramatic change
The upcoming World Energy Congress in Daegu, South Korea, will be characterized by unprecedented developments that have redefined the global energy sector, says Christoph Frei, secretary general of the World Energy Council.
Three solar farms for West Virginia
Solar projects in Alderson, Fayetteville and Crawley are expected to total up to 40 MW of generation capacity. Solar Thin Films has signed a $124 million-$160 million deal to build the projects.
China imposes anti subsidy duties on US polysilicon
After July’s hefty anti dumping duties, the Chinese government has now announced its intent to top that with anti subsidy duties against U.S.-made polysilicon. Reuters is reporting, however, only two manufacturers will be affected and the duty will be set at a relatively kind 6.5 per cent.
REI: India expecting 2.8 GW of new PV in 2014
The Indian PV market is currently struggling through difficulties but the future outlook remains positive. This was the conclusion at the closing of the 7th Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) in Greater Noida. The three-day fair that ended Saturday saw a slight increase in visitor and exhibitor numbers compared to last year.
Czech Republic ends FIT program, extends solar tax
The upper house of the Czech Parliament on Friday passed a bill that ends feed-in tariffs (FITs) for all renewable energies and extends a tax imposed on solar PV plants. The Czech PV industry body is set to take legal action.
