Phoenix Solar wins PV rooftop contract in Singapore, sees slight Q1 decline
Phoenix Solar has been awarded a 1.96 MWp rooftop PV project in Singapore by the country’s Land Transport Authority (LTA). The successful tender was priced at US$2.7 million. Meanwhile, the company has recorded a slight decline in its Q1 financials.
New UK energy minister brings hope to solar sector, say trade bodies
Appointment of Amber Rudd as energy minister during cabinet reshuffle welcomed by both Solar Trade Association and Renewable Energy Association.
Solar-Fabrik identifies PV module fault
A month after issuing a product warning for some of its PV modules, Solar-Fabrik has identified the cause. A faulty weld connection in the junction box is to blame.
Perovskite flaws revealed, points to major efficiency upside
New research has revealed microscopic flaws in perovskite crystals used in PV applications. The discovery indicates that there is a very large potential for conversion efficiency gains, if these faults can be removed.
China dispatch: Momentum building behind yieldcos
Several China PV companies are currently developing plans to spin off PV power plant projects into subsidiaries that can then be taken to IPO. These firms include CSI, JinkoSolar, the power station unit of Chint group and several other domestic new energy companies.
Chinese developer's $50m warchest
United PV Group will raise funds from a convertible bond issue. Hong Kong-based developer will expand its 682 MW project portfolio.
Clean energy from 'most polluted place in Israel'
Former chemical waste sink has been capped and covered with solar panels. The 37.5 MW Ne’ot Hovav project was Israel’s first large-scale, grid-connected solar project.
Australia: On the cusp of RET compromise. Of sorts
The Australian government looks likely to acquiesce to a compromise on a reduced RET with opposition parties. However, ongoing reviews look likely, destabilizing the large scale renewable sector.
Off-Grid Digest
The pv magazine digest of the world’s off-grid news, put together by specialist editor Peter Carvill.
Daqo records falling polysilicon costs
Chinese polysilicon and wafer producer Daqo New Energy has announced record-low polysilicon production costs in its Q1 2015 results. Daqo reports US$12.8/kg total and $10.53/kg cash production costs for the quarter. Net margins remains tight, with the company booking $1.2 million in income attributable to shareholders.
