No US solar shortage this year, says IHS
Although antidumping fines on Chinese module suppliers will almost certainly create U.S. panel price hikes, the prospect of a shortage is unlikely, say the analysts.
FLS Energy to build multiple solar facilities around North Carolina
The company is seeking to get $200 million in funding as it seeks to take advantage of the generous tax system proffered by the state.
China figures not a surprise, says IHS analyst
The predicted Q1 falls from Yingli and Trina Solar are to be expected, says IHS, as solar companies continue to fall on the market.
Catholic church looks at relation of energy to justice and peace
Church bodies increasingly look towards renewable energy to understand the world and promote environmental justice.
Differentiating thin film
Some industry representatives have raised more than a big question mark as to what the future holds for the production of thin film modules. A quick spot check shows, however, that things are developing and progressing swiftly and that both products and corporate strategies differ strongly.
SolarWorld signs supply agreement with US solar company PetersenDean
PetersenDean, one of the United States’ largest privately held roofing and solar companies, will install SolarWorld solar panels as part of its Solar4America campaign.
Green economy could add $45 billion to Kenya GDP, says UN
Greater food security, a cleaner environment and higher productivity of natural resources among the benefits of switch to greener economy, says report.
Tenaska switches to PV for 150 MW California project
Originally planned as a largely CPV-based solar farm, the Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center West project will now use PV technolgy. Soitec Solar, which was set to provide its CPV technology for the project, said the decision will not hurt its North American business.
JinkoSolar connects 39 MW to China grid
The Chinese solar company has completed two PV projects in the province of Jiangsu, China.
Yingli forms $160 million downstream PV development fund
Cooperation agreement signed with Shanghai’s Sailing Capital to jointly form a CNY 1 billion Renewable Energy Fund for the pursuance of downstream solar projects in China.
