US: California reaches 10 GW cumulative solar capacity
Leading the U.S. solar charge, California has reached a total solar PV capacity of 10.6 GW. In Q1 2015, the U.S. state installed 718 MW, representing an investment of US$1.7 billion.
SoLayTec to deliver InPassion tooling to two Chinese manufacturers
Hollands SoLayTec will ship four of its InPassion PECVD tooling to two Chinese Tier 1 manufacturers. One tool is for a new customers R&D line, while three will go to an existing customer for volume production.
JA Solar forms committee to consider takeover bid
JA Solar has formed a special committee, comprised of two company directors, to mull over the US$489 million takeover bid by its chief executive officer and chairman. The move to go private may signal the companys intention to go public in China.
India to install 31 GW of solar by 2019, will fall short of targets
Bridge to India estimates that India will have a cumulative solar PV capacity of 31 GW by 2019, up from around 4.5 GW today. While representing impressive growth, it will fall short of the governments newly increased targets.
SunEdison acquires 2 wind companies, raises $403 million for yieldco
In three separate statements, SunEdison has announced the acquisition of two wind companies, in Central America and India, with a cumulative wind portfolio of around 2 GW; and the raising of US$403 million in private placements for its yieldco vehicle, TerraForm Global.
Construction underway on 110 MW Texan PV plant
OCI Solar Power LLC has begun construction on a 110 MW solar PV plant in Texas, the U.S. Work is expected to conclude by the end of next year.
Energy storage investment opportunities, business models must be identified
The investment opportunities and business models in the energy storage industry need to be identified, writes Ernst & Young. In the energy industry in general, more focus needs to be placed on the customer, with utilities adapting their traditional supply and demand models. Energy security in the Mediterranean is also a top priority.
Hanergy cancels own 900 MW equipment order
Hanergy Thin Film has cancelled the 900 MW a-Si equipment order it booked with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fujan Apollo.
Yingli grid connects 50 MW PV plant in China
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has grid connected a 50 MW solar PV plant in Hebei Province, China.
US: 16 GW of 32 GW utility-scale solar pipeline to be completed by ITC deadline
Last week, it was announced 32 GW of utility-scale solar PV projects were currently under development in the U.S. ahead of the Federal energy investment tax credit (ITC) deadline. Analysts believe just 16 GW will be completed by the end of 2016.
