Hanwha Q Cells registers 70% Q1 profit increase
Positive first financial results since strategic merger of company, with revenue rising 54% to $333.5 million. One-time restructuring charge of $22.1 million dilutes profit margin.
EPIA rebrands as SolarPower Europe
Full member backing for name change from European Photovoltaic Industry Association to SolarPower Europe to reflect expanding “scope of organization”.
Kyocera and partners to build 92 MW Japan solar plant
Investment in large-scale PV project to total $284 million, site identified in southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima.
US: DoE announces $32m extra solar funding
Money to be steered towards training of U.S. solar support workers, driving down cost of solar and increasing access to solar data.
Amazon launches solar power store in India
Online marketplace dedicated to enabling India customers to purchase a range of solar PV-related products, including solar panels and lights.
Solar fastest-growing U.S. power source since shale boom
Figures from the EIA reveal that solar will grow by more than 30% over the next year, posting growth patterns not seen in U.S. since the shale boom.
Fronius launches large-scale string inverter
Austrian inverter specialist introduces its first string inverter developed specifically for the project market, available in 25.0 and 27.0 kVA power categories.
Edinburgh unveils ambitious community solar plans
Council of the Scottish capital outlines aim to create the U.K.’s largest community-owned urban renewable energy project, aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 855 tonnes a year.
Australia: solar subsidy report draws industry's ire
Report by Australian think-tank the Grattan Institute attacking the country’s “expensive” solar subsidies dismissed as blinkered by pro-solar advocates.
Hevel Solar plans $450m PV expansion in Russia
Venture between Renova and OAO Rusnano to develop Russia’s solar footprint being driven by oil billionaire Viktor Vekselberg.
