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.
NextEnergy targets 180 million PV investment on London Stock Exchange
The solar farm management group hopes to raise £150 million (180 million) to invest in UK solar projects by floating NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd on the London Stock Exchange.
Sungrow sets inverter requirements in China
The Hefei-based inverter maker played a key role in setting the latest Chinese inverter standards. The new requirements will apply from August onwards.
China, US pledge to remove green goods tariffs
A promise to remove trade barriers on solar goods by politicians at Davos is a world away from the latest solar trade war between the power blocs which erupted overnight.
WFES: A new realism for solar in MENA
Reports from the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi suggest that MENA’s PV potential is vast, provided legal, political and technical maturity continues apace.
France, Germany forging PV alliance
French President Francois Hollande supports plans to build a giant PV module plant with an initial annual production capacity of 1 GW and which could expand up to 5 GW.
Canadian Solar teams with Silvercreek on 10 MW solar plant
The utility scale project is Silvercreek’s first, and will be located in Elgin County, Ontario.
TÜV SÜD to offer new certifications for smart PV modules
The certification body has leveraged two existing certifications to create a standard assessment program for both DC and AC smart PV modules.
juwi acquires Australia's Qi Power
In taking over the young company, juwi can offer solar and wind technologies in remote areas in Australia as well as EPC services for utility-scale projects.
