Meyer Burger picks up diamond wire saw order from SunEdison
Swiss solar technology provider Meyer Burger will supply its DW288 diamond wire saws for PV wafer production to SunEdison. The deal is in the upper single-digit Swiss Franc range (1 Swiss Franc = US$1).
India shows its PV prowess as solar plane lands in Ahmadabad
Solar Impulse pilots call on India to continue clean energy pledge as National Solar Mission issues bidding guidelines for 3 GW of solar.
Insolvent SolarMax finds possible buyer
Swiss PV association Swissolar has reported that a company from a German-speaking country is planning an asset deal for the core businesses of insolvent Sputnik Engineering AG, also known a Solarmax. Swiss insolvency authorities have declined to confirm the report until a contract is finalized.
GT Advanced Technologies raises US$100 million in financing
U.S. based solar equipment supplier GT Advanced Technologies looks to have raised $100 million in financing. The deal was revealed in revised bankruptcy documents filed in local courts.
From the Mag: A selection of stories from the March issue
pv magazine explores the growing trend of solar manufacturing in the U.S., examines what the U.K.’s electricity market reform means for solar, and assesses the impact of leasing-to-own models.
Lighting Africa expands into Nigeria
World Bank and IFC-backed program expands to increase energy access for millions in the African nation.
Canadian Solar to work with EC over potential MIP breaches
Chinese PV manufacturer Canadian Solar has indicated that it will work with the European Commission to demonstrate that it has acted in accordance with the minimum import price (MIP) for modules sent to the EU. Canadian management have added that any change of MIP status for the firm will not significantly impact its 2015 guidance.
JA Solar shipped 2.4 GW of modules in 2014
Financial guidance reveals industry-leading 105% year-on-year increase in module shipments, driving net revenues to $1.8 billion for the year.
ReneSola to exit European minimum price
Chinese module manufacturer ReneSola has indicated that it will exit from the European Union’s minimum import price (MIP) agreement. The reason for ReneSola’s move is the European Commission ruling that Chinese companies cannot sell OEM modules under the MIP framework.
Enphase completes largest installation in Australia, expands operations in Asia-Pacific
In addition to South Australia’s biggest microinverter installation, the company has signed an exclusive supply deal with EnergyAustralia that provides access to 10% of the country’s population while also expanding its engineering facility in New Zealand.
