One of Australias largest PV companies goes under
Queensland-based Ingenero appears on the path to bankruptcy, after being placed in administration late last week. Official documents show that the move has occurred after it was unable to pay a U.S. creditor.
SolarReserve signs power contract for 20 MW solar PV plant in El Salvador
El Salvador has awarded a power purchase agreement (PPA) to SolarReserve for the output of a 20 MW project, as part of a competitive solicitation under which 94 MW of PV projects were awarded. These projects are part of a solar boom in the region.
Comtec Solar to double Malaysian production capacity
The Chinese wafer producers will expand capacity at their Sarawak plant from 300 to 600 MW as the company finalizes two supply deals with U.S. companies.
GCL-Poly expects $103m first half 2014 profit
Chinese polysilicon suppliers issue positive profit alert after analysis of preliminary management accounts for first six months of 2014.
SolarWorld increases first half revenue by modest 13%
SolarWorld AG’s preliminary business results for the first half of 2014 also reveal solid growth in module sales but below-par sales of complete systems.
SunPower can access another $44.5 million for solar leases
U.S. vertically integrated manufacturer SunPower has closed an agreement to finance $44.5 million of its solar leases. Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) is providing the capital.
New platform for home appliances to interact
The Thread Group has launched an open platform that permits appliances to ‘talk’ and be controlled by a mobile device. Home heating and lighting systems will be a big part of the internet of things.
Solar Frontier to construct 13 MW project in historic Hiraizumi
Japanese thin film producer and system integrator Solar Frontier has signed an agreement to construct a 13 MW power plant in Japan’s Tohoku region. The site will be adjacent to a UNESCO world heritage site.
Saft wins Hawaiian battery supply deal
French battery maker Saft has secured a ‘multi million dollar’ battery supply deal in Hawaii. The energy storage system will be used as part of the 12 MW solar park being built at Anahola.
Yingli named a "best supplier" by Fuji Electric
Chinese solar giant Yingli has been named as one of Fuji Electric’s “best suppliers” at a recent supplier conference. Fuji says that Yingli’s modules have helped the firm increase sales from its Solar Energy Generation System business unit.
