Power-One rebranded as ABB
The move is part of the power and technology group’s full integration of the U.S. inverter manufacturer ahead of this year’s major trade fairs.
Heraeus achieves 21.2% record efficiency with metallization pastes
It is the highest efficiency ever achieved on an industrial screen-printed PERC silicon solar cell, according to the German company.
TÜV Rheinland partners with TRaC Global on new desert climate tests
With an eye on the burgeoning PV market in the MENA region, the testing and certification organizations are bolstering test offerings for PV systems in desert conditions with simulated sandstorms.
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.
