More than 1 GW of solar PV expected to come online in Latin America in 2014
GTM Research’s new report shows a boom in utility-scale solar PV project starts in Latin America, and Chile remains the region’s largest market.
GT to begin offering Merlin metallization technology in 2015
GT Advanced Technologies has revealed further details of its Merlin metallization and interconnection technology at the Intersolar North America trade show, including a timeframe to offer the solution to customers in early 2015.
Mosaic launches solar loan, O&M service
Solar crowdfunder Mosaic has launched a solar loan coupled with operations and maintenance (O&M) for residential PV arrays. The new product is being offered in partnership with microinverter manufacturer Enphase Energy.
First Solar, Solaire, Princeton Power pick up Intersolar awards
California “is and will remain the leader in renewables, trying to make a sustainable world,” said Michael R. Peevey, president of the California Public Utilities Commission, as he accepted the Intersolar Award for helping to usher in the era of California solar.
juwi builds agricultural solar park in Southern France
The 25 MW ecological flagship project — the biggest solar park juwi has ever constructed in France — supports local wine growers, bee-keeper and sheep farmers.
Solar-Fabrik AG takes over Centrosolar fab in Germany
As part of an asset deal, the Freiburg-based solar company will take over 143 employees, the current inventory and the right to manufacture all of Centrosolar’s original module types.
Nations discuss lifting tariffs on environmental goods
Trade representatives of 14 governments, including Costa Rica, the U.S., the EU, Australia, Japan and China are working to make environmental goods cheaper and more accessible to people around the globe.
Trina signs biggest supply deal so far this year
The Chinese group will provide 200 MW of modules for Zonergy’s downstream projects in several provinces in China. The two companies may build a long-term partnership.
Apple to expand solar development in North Carolina
The electronics giant is set to build its third solar farm in the U.S. state after winning approval for its plan to erect a 17.5 MW plant.
imec lifts the hood on its record-setting PERT solar PV cell
imec has produced a record-setting 21.5% efficient solar PV cell using a PERT cell design, and spoke with PV Magazine about this technology.
