SunPower reports strong Q3 despite lower revenues, net loss
SunPower reported a strong quarter in its residential and commercial businesses as well as progress in projects destined for its yieldco.
Marubeni completes 29 MW Japanese PV project
Marubeni Corporation has completed a 29.8 MW solar PV project in Japans Hokkaido Prefecture. A ceremony was held today to mark the occasion.
Windlab, Eurus to build $102m solar and wind farm in Australia
The plant will be Australia’s first large-scale hybrid solar and wind park, comprising 64,000 solar panels and six wind turbines in stage one; developers targeting 1.2 GW of renewable power for stage two.
Poland can reach 38% clean energy penetration by 2030, finds IRENA
Report by the International Renewable Energy Agency, with input from the Polish Ministry of Economy, suggests the country can dramatically increase its use of renewables over the next 15 years.
Solar Frontier sells 15 MW US solar project
Solar Frontier has sold a 15 MW solar PV project in California for an undisclosed sum. Commercial operation is slated for November.
Off-grid solar market worth $300 million annually
The off-grid solar market now represents US$300 million annually, with more than 13 million products having been sold to date, according to a new report. The sub-Saharan market is said to be reporting the strongest growth, followed by South Asia.
Trina announces management restructure
Trina Solar has announced changes to its regional senior management structure in Europe and Africa, in order to boost growth.
ReneSola CFO resigns
Daniel Lee, CFO of China-based ReneSola Ltd has announced his resignation. The reason for his decision has not been communicated. The company’s VP of Financial Control will serve as interim CFO, following his departure.
Australia: Adelaide airport array characteristic of C&I growth
A 1.17 MW rooftop array at the Adelaide airport in Australias south is evidence of the growth being seen in the commercial rooftop sector. While the sector may not have increased in size as dramatically as was expected by some, solar industry participants are reporting a big uptick in activity in the sector.
SunLink completes 37 MW tracker delivery to Honduras
Honduras project is one part of SunLink’s growth in the Americas region, where the company’s total installs have now surpassed 1 GW of components for the solar PV sectors of the region.
