juwi Shizen Energy commences 25 MW PV plant in Japan
The Hirono Plant to be built in collaboration between juwi group and Japan’s Shizen Energy, with project investment provided by Spains Gestamp Group and Deutsche Bank.
Penang government defends JinkoSolar factory approval
The government of the Malaysian state of Penang has defended its decision to approve the new JinkoSolar manufacturing plant in the region. The 500 MW cell and 450 MW module plant, inaugurated last week, has drawn fire over potential pollution concerns.
Singer Akon launches solar academy in Mali
The Senegalese-American popstar will open a solar training institution in the summer aimed at equipping African engineers and entrepreneurs with skills in the solar industry.
Hanergy delays release of info, SGM date
China’s Hanergy Thin Film Power has delayed the release of company information including details as to its Master Suppy Agreement and a notice as to the date of a special/extraordinary general meeting (SGM). Hanergy TF had previously committed to releasing the information by June 1.
ReneSola Q1 financials reveal $18.5 million net loss
Chinese solar company continues transition toward downstream activity as Q1 net revenue shrinks by 15.9% year-over-year.
Update: Solar flight forced into unscheduled stopover in Japan
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft, which set off from Nanjing over the weekend to embark on the longest leg of the round the world attempt, may be forced to turn back if conditions worsens.
Hanwha Q Cells to build 1.5 GW solar cell plant in South Korea
The Korean solar cell manufacturer has announced plans to construct the nation’s first large-scale cell fab at a cost of $315.54 million. Facility will be located in Jincheon.
Schmid strikes 400 MW equipment deal with JA Solar
The German PV equipment supplier confirms the sale of several of its texturing and edge isolation tools, as well as automation equipment, to Chinese solar company.
Etrion connects first phase of Japan's 9.3 MW Mito Solar project
The 2.7 MW Mito site is the first to be connected by Etrion, with the 9.3 MW project in Ibaraki Prefecture scheduled for final completion in August 2015.
Installation rate hits inflection point in New Zealand
Solar installation rates in New Zealand have grown by more than 220% in 2015, over the previous 18 months. New figures from the Electricity Networks Association show that while there were 1,630 PV arrays in New Zealand as of October 2013, that number has now climbed to 5,367.
