Plans for 120 MW plant in the UAE
The 40 MW project planned by Utico could triple in size if it can be connected to the UAE grid, says developer. The project will also power a desalination plant in the emirate of Ras al Khaimah.
UK solar industry embraces community energy strategy
Today’s announcement by the DECC to back community-focused energy has been welcomed by the Solar Trade Association (STA).
Philippines increasingly embracing renewable energy
Thomas Lloyd Cleantech Congress: Southeast Asian countries like the Philippines are driving investment in green energy by reducing imported fossil fuel dependency and increasingly adopting renewable sources.
Chinese module suppliers increase global market share
Falling production costs are driving Chinese module giants to bigger solar market shares. Yingli and Trina now have 15% of the world module market, says NPD Solarbuzz.
Liquidated Suntech appoints new CFO
Deyong He will replace Weiping Zhou, who resigned as interim CEO, CFO and president of the rump Suntech company for ‘personal reasons.’ What is left of Suntech will hold a creditors’ meeting on Grand Cayman on February 12.
LDK holds off creditors for another 21 days
Noteholders will hold off until February 13 over the 10% notes. The holders have been waiting for an interest payment associated with the 2014 notes since August 28.
Martifier Solar USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The U.S. subsidiary of Portugal’s Martifer Solar has sought creditor protection on the basis that it has sufficient assets to meet third-party obligations.
Triple whammy for U.S.-listed Chinese firms
News of a ban on the big four accountants auditing U.S.-listed Chinese solar companies is more grim news for manufacturers. The development came on the day the SEC confirmed its latest AD and CVD probes.
Solar Frontier connects Asia's largest airport PV plant
Lift-off for the 11.6 MW PV plant at Japan’s Kansai International Airport was confirmed today by Solar Frontier.
Sharp continues retreat from overseas solar
The Japanese electronic giant will close its U.S. panel production a month after manufacturing halts in Wales. The move is in line with the parent company’s strategy of focusing on domestic and Asian markets.
