Wacker sees first-quarter net profit soar
A one-off windfall from a restructured solar sector deal resulted in stratospheric profits for the polysilicon giant.
China imposes punitive duties on EU polysilicon
Anti-dumping duties of 42% will apply to German, Italian and Spanish companies, including Schmid, Joint Solar Silicon, MEMC Electronic Materials and Siliken Spain.
Statkraft, SunEdison sign 88 MW PPA deal in UK
With the construction of eight new solar power plants, SunEdison has established a major foothold in the growing U.K. solar market with a total of 117 MW already in operation.
Costa Rica defines PV feed-in tariff
After passing new regulations on self-consumption last month, Costa Rican authorities have now defined the rate at which PV users can sell excess electricity. The rates will also apply for independent power plants of up to 20 MW.
Right wing sets sights on US solar
The New York Times says the Koch Brothers and fossil fuel interests are joining forces with state utilities to combat net metering and renewables targets, adding that a state-by-state campaign is being rolled out.
Hanwha Q Cells modules in 15 MW UK project
The German solar manufacturer supplied more than 58,000 modules to the Ellough project. The Suffolk project was developed by Lark Energy in March.
Panama approves 29 MW of PV projects
Enel, which built the country’s first PV plant, has already signed a grid agreement for a new 9 MW project. The Italian group is eager to develop Panama’s solar sector.
Solar Universe lauds HERO program
The property assessed clean energy financing option being adopted across Southern California could see 90 MW of new solar added this year. Renovate America says the program could drive 400 MW of installations by the end of 2016.
Researchers develop 'unleaded' solar cell
Employing tin instead of lead, the new cell may well lead to an environmentally friendly breakthrough in photovoltaics.
German center to work with Saudi university
The Stuttgart-based ZSW will work with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The five-year collaboration will drive research into the performance of thin film cells under desert conditions.
