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.
OXIS Energy collaborating with Proinso on new solar storage system
The U.K. company will collaborate with global PV specialists Proinso to develop a storage prototype they say is lightweight, affordable and environmentally friendly.
Airports in Malaysia, India embrace solar
SunEdison has erected a 19 MW array at Kuala Lumpur International while Canadian Solar is supplying 2.1 MW of modules for Delhi International.
South Africa world's most attractive emerging country for solar
South Africa has topped IHS’ emerging PV market attractiveness rankings in the areas of in potential market size, project profitability and pipeline maturity, ahead of Thailand and Turkey.
SEIA praises Obama's solar support in SOTU address
The solar industry was singled out for special presidential praise in the address, with U.S. President Barack Obama drawing positive words from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
