IHS finds Chinese module suppliers dominate market
New data from IHS reveals that Chinese modules suppliers Trina, Yingli, Canadian and Jinko dominate the top of module supplier rankings for 2014, with Hanwha Q Cells the only non-Chinese firm in the top five. The top 10 suppliers have slightly increased market share by 1% from 2013.
GE to invest in 42 MW Japanese solar farm
Industrial giant agrees to back the solar plant in Futtsu City, Japan, as the conglomerate builds on its commitment to invest in $1bn in renewable energy projects annually.
China could hit 20 GW of new solar this year, says Deutsche Bank
Analysts believe the country has the potential to exceed 20 GW of solar installations this year following a better-than-expected first quarter and improved policy outlook.
NEXTracker agrees 105 MW supply deal with groSolar
Tracking specialist signs three-year deal to deliver its single axis trackers to groSolar’s distributed generation solar projects across the U.S.
sPower secures $168m debt finance for 144 MW US solar projects
The sustainable energy producer announces placement of $168.5 million in loans, approved by three investment banks, to back leverage investment for 25 solar assets.
Obama-backed report calling for US grid upgrade receives solar industry approval
The Solar Energy Industries Association agrees with the findings of the first-ever Quadrennial Energy Review, which suggests U.S. electric grid requires significant change to accommodate new energy landscape.
Advanced Energy chosen by Swinerton for 325 MW solar projects
Inverter supplier to begin installing its 1000NX inverter across Swinerton Renewable Energy projects throughout North America later this year.
SolarCity rolls out $1bn commercial solar rooftop fund
Expansion of SolarCity’s commercial ambitions aided by investment from Credit Suisse that will finance the installation of 300 MW of commercial solar rooftops.
pv magazine launches SNEC 50 Technology Highlights Special
Special download gives the lowdown on our hand-selected next generation technologies that will take solar PV manufacturing to the next level.
Solarcentury launches new BIPV solar roof system
The Sunstation is the result of 10 years of BIPV experience and input from a plethora of installers, engineers and architects, says Solarcentury.
