Wacker, OCI benefiting from China's polysilicon duties
The German and Korean polysilicon manufacturers are enjoying strong business turnover in the wake of China’s anti-dumping duties, says Bernreuter Research.
Tokyo Electron exits thin-film PV panel business
The company, which is in the midst of merging with U.S. semiconductor giant Applied Materials, is terminating its PV equipment business in March.
UPI secures PPA deal for 100 MW in Honduras
The Florida-based independent power provider is planning to build two 50 MW PV plants in Honduras after completing its first two power purchase agreements in the country.
New solar PV capital expenditure set to rise in 2015
Equipment spending is expected to increase next year, with new gigawatt solar factories providing up to $10 billion of revenues to PV equipment suppliers in 2017, according to NPD Solarbuzz.
Canadian Solar tops non-domestic brand in Japan
The global solar power company has shipped 508 MW of PV modules to Japan, claiming a 7% share of the market and becoming the largest foreign solar brand.
US solar jobs up 20% in 2013
Solar employment grew 10 times faster than the national average employment growth rate of 1.9% last year, according to a report by The Solar Foundation.
Taiwan increases solar PV targets
Implementing the new solar energy goals will cost an estimated $33 billion, much of which will go to Taiwanese manufacturers. About 90% of PV systems installed in Taiwan use local products.
Chinese modules with Taiwanese cells still Chinese
The European Commission says a clarification of rules of origin tightens import regulations for Chinese modules, preventing manufacturers from selling goods from third countries.
Online solar marketplace receives VC investment
Milk the Sun, a leading open online marketplace for trading PV systems, has attracted funding from Gründerfonds Münsterland and Howaldt Energies.
SK Solar, Creotecc install first phase of 6 MW project in Mexico
The project marks the latest project in the country’s burgeoning solar market and a major foothold in the emerging market for inverter maker Advanced Energy.
