US solar market in the spotlight
Greentech Media’s solar conference in San Diego, California, examines the latest financial, technological and political devleopments in the fast-growing U.S. market.
AFASE dissolves, merges with SETI
The organization that spearheaded opposition to the EU’s anti-dumping case against Chinese PV manufacturers is joining the SETI Alliance following resolution of the trade dispute.
Concentrated PV solar set to boom
After years of slow progress, concentrated PV solar is gaining momentum and installations will grow at double-digit percentages annually through 2020, according to a new IHS report.
China Wind Power loaned $80.6 million to develop 70 MW solar projects
The state-owned China Development Bank has loaned the renewable energy company funds to finance the development of two PV projects in China.
S.A.G. Solarstrom's credit rating suspended
The German developer has had its BB+ credit rating suspended. The move comes after Friday’s loss of a major project development contract.
Leading academics gather to explore UK's solar future potential
The three-year, $1.5 million research project brings together scientists from Loughborough University, Imperial College London and Aerial mapping company Bluesky to assess the U.K.’s PV potential.
EDF enters Indian solar market
French electricity utility EDF’s renewables arm has signed a JV with Indian solar company Acme. The Acme Solar JV is aiming to develop an initial portfolio of 200 MW in the country.
Canadian Solar lands 8.7 MW module order
The Chinese manufacturer says the 8.7 MW project in Durango is just the first phase of an eventual 200 MW ‘mega-project’. The Durango project is expected to open in the first quarter of 2014.
Heraeus ramps up Singapore paste production
A newswire story reporting the development quotes an Heraeus VP talking of Singapore’s ‘lean management’ benefits. The report claims Heraeus’ Hanau unit will focus on technical service and operations.
Trina Solar welcomes EU move
Chinese module maker Trina welcomes the EU anti dumping and anti subsidy decision. Trina is one of the signatories to the deal thrashed out by Karel de Gucht.
