Troubled Sharp sells Recurrent Energy to Canadian Solar
$265 million sale to Canadian Solar follows tough few years for the Japanese manufacturing giant.
SolarWorld posts better-than-expected 2014 revenues
The German-headquartered solar group grew its solar shipments by 55% in 2014, exceeding its earlier forecast by around 15% and driving revenues by 26%.
Indosolar signs $200m wafer supply contract with Osung LST
Indian solar company will purchase Osung’s wafers until 2018. Terms of first fiscal year contract amount to 48 million wafers.
U.S. Department of Energy re-affirms commitment to solar with $59m endowment
Money is to fund innovation and deployment of renewable technology.
Solar-Fabrik files for self administration insolvency
The German module manufacturer seeks restructuring process following poor sales at the end of 2014 and reduced outlook for first half of 2015.
NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric propose merger
The two companies seek approval from Commission; promise continued local support.
Jordan’s solar tender bears fruit
Interest in the MENA country’s burgeoning solar PV sector attracts Japanese finance as modest plans unveiled.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company receives permission to offer customers solar electricity choice
Scheme allows customers to spend more in order to receive renewables-sourced electricity.
Solarcentury and Magnetar Solar to bring 111 MW of UK PV online before April
Magnetar Solar agrees to purchase 71 MW Solarcentury pipeline, with the latter also building an additional 40 MW of PV projects for Magnetar Solar.
Younicos forms new business units to capitalize on growing storage market
The Berlin-based energy storage company announces creation of three new business divisions and experienced senior management team as it eyes global opportunities within the sector.
