Hanwha SolarOne partners with HuiTianRan in China
Korean-Chinese PV manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne has inked a strategic deal with Shanghai HuiTianRan Investment Holding Group to develop downstream opportunities in China, including 700 MW of PV power plant projects.
Barroso calls for end to binding EU renewables target
In what may lead to a confrontation between Germany and the EU, the European Commission president is seeking to end binding green energy targets — something Germany demands.
Grid-connected storage market set to explode
The grid-connected energy storage market will increase from 340 MW in 2013 to more than 6 GW in 2017, according to IHS. The U.S. is set to lead the sector.
Enel secures $300 million for investment in Latin America
In Chile, Enel Green Power has begun construction on its first solar park in the country, the 36 MW Diego de Almagro facility.
Conergy launches $100 million solar fund for US market
The solar energy company’s new financing program is aimed at the construction of large-scale projects totaling 50 MW and is seen as a model for other growth markets.
Yingli teams up with XSOL in Japan
A new distribution deal beween Yingli and XSOL is expected to help the Chinese solar giant’s sales goals for Japan.
US surpasses 5 GW of utility-scale solar capacity
U.S. solar capacity more than doubled in 2013 thanks to the addition of substantial new capacity around the country in mid-size projects between 4 and 92 MW.
WFES 2014 to highlight smart metering
The upcoming World Future Energy Summit will examine the policies and technologies needed to reduce energy consumption, with smart metering among this year’s main showcases.
SolarWorld unveils record-setting test module
TÜV Rheinland has confirmed a world record of 306 W for a 60-cell format module produced as part of a second-generation Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) technology research project.
Large-scale PV projects drive dramatic global PV growth
China, the U.S. and Japan accounted for some 60% of all large-scale PV projects in 2013, up from less than 10% in 2010.
