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?
SolarWorld lodges an appeal against court judgment in Hemlock dispute
A revision request has now been received by the appropriate court in Michigan. SolarWorld has meanwhile filled further protective letters against Hemlock to various courts in Germany, as a precaution to prevent possible enforcement of any penalty in Germany. SolarWorld CEO Frank Asbeck is confident that the U.S. silicon manufacturer will not receive recognition of any judgements in German courts.
Xian Longi Silicon increases H1 profit as it announces new Malaysian fab
The Chinese moncrystalline silicon firm enjoys huge increase in profit and revenue for the first half of the year, reveals plans for large Malaysian manufacturing facility producing silicon ingots, wafers, cells and modules.
Hareon is investing in a new PV research institute
Chinese PV firm Hareon Solar Technology has announced that it will make a 10 million yuan investment in a new PV research institute, which will help to support its solar business.
