Trina Solar supplies 82 MW anti-PID modules to Chinese solar project
The Chinese solar company’s anti-potential induced degradation modules will be fitted at a new solar PV plant in Jiangsu Province, China.
JinkoSolar second-quarter net profit soars, sales up 38%
In its fifth consecutive quarter of profitability, the company expanded its downstream operations and managed to maintain a leading position in China while expanding operations in emerging markets and the U.S.
Factory delays spurring higher cell efficiencies, finds NPD Solarbuzz
Solar PV manufacturers are stepping up R&D efforts to achieve greater efficiencies, with industry standard modules set to reach 275 W within a year, research finds.
Daqo increases profitability, revenues as plans to double polysilicon capacity move forward
The Chinese polysilicon and wafer maker has reported very strong second quarter results on higher polysilicon selling prices and lower production costs. Daqo also raised US$54.6 million during the quarter to support a doubling of its production capacity.
California's utility-scale solar generation hits new peak of 4.8 GW
Peak solar generation had come near 4.8 GW on at least three other occasions during the summer prior to the August 15th, record. This peak generation comes as solar PV is meeting less demand overall in late summer.
Centrotherm posts strong first-half revenue, forecasts difficult second half
Revenue hits $104 million in the first half of 2014, largely driven by centrotherm’s polysilicon factory in Qatar. Board anticipates tough market environment for second half.
Brazil awaits decision of Amazon campaigner
Marina Silva, the running mate of Brazilian socialist presidential candidate Eduardo Campos, killed in a plane crash on Wednesday, has yet to announce whether she will replace the former governor of Pernambuco in the race. The former Green party presidential candidate has until August 23 to decide.
China to close polysilicon import loophole from September
As the U.S.-China trade war trundles on, China’s Ministry of Commerce has said that it will seek to close a loophole that permits duty-free polysilicon from the U.S., EU and South Korea.
Europe finances 100 MW CSP project in South Africa
The EIB has provided a $100 million loan to public utility Eskom. The CSP plant is located near Upington, in the Northern Cape.
Second solar crowd-funding platform launches
South Carolina-based Palmetto Group launches online investment platform that enables individuals and companies to invest in solar power projects across the U.S.
