CSUN 2014 financials show 33% shipment increase
Positive impact of Turkish factory reflected in higher shipments and increased revenue, which reached $341 million for the year.
CNPV plans $270 million solar factory in South Korea
Chinese company CNPV Solar Power SA is reportedly looking to invest $270 million in a solar cell and module production plant in South Korea.
8point3 Energy to raise $420 million in IPO, details $525 million loan
The yieldco vehicle of First Solar and SunPower is expected to raise around US$420 million in its upcoming IPO, which is set to value the company at up to $1.49 billion. It has also secured $525 million in credit facilities.
Intersolar Europe: India can take manufacturing center stage, says Vikram Solar CEO
Indian solar manufacturing industry coming of age says CEO, and no longer looks to China for guidance. First Solar outlines O&M ambition.
Intersolar: Global PV growth to top 50 GW in 2015, report says
According to the PV Market Alliance, 50 GW of solar PV will be installed globally this year. China, Japan and the U.S. will drive growth, while markets in Europe are expected to stabilize.
US: Sonnenbatterie opens R&D facility
In more positive news for the company, Sonnenbatterie GmbH has opened an R&D facility in Georgia. Research will focus on next generation smart energy storage devices.
Amazon building 80 MW solar farm in Virginia, U.S.
The e-commerce giant to invest approximately $150 million in development as it looks to increase its renewable footprint following criticism from Greenpeace.
Solar PV could reach 12% of total EU electricity production by 2030
In a new report, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants predict solar PV could account for 12% of Europes total electricity production by 2030. It further looks at the challenges and opportunities decentralization is presenting utilities, including regulation.
Storage grows five-fold as Intersolar Europe opens
Evolution of show reflects changing landscape of Germany’s and Europe’s solar industry, with storage technology brought to the fore.
Siemens and SMA team up to take on large, independent PV installations
Technology giants, Siemens and SMA Solar Technology have announced that they are to work together to make products for large and decentralized PV power plants.
