California cities re-introducing clean energy incentive
San Francisco is set to re-start the Property Assessed Clean Energy program to assist homeowners finance solar installations. Despite opposition by the federal government, the scheme is gaining steam.
No new anti-subsidy action on Chinese solar products
As expected, the EU has effectively announced the summer trade deal will be used as a panacea for its subsidy and dumping investigations. EU manufacturers are sure to be disappointed by the announcement.
Trade mission paves way for Saudi Arabia's solar market
A recent solar trade mission to Saudi Arabia saw a clutch of international companies explore first-hand opportunities to develop solar power in the country.
Mascotte reveals details of disastrous acquisition
Mascotte’s prediction of an impending half-year loss last week must have been an easy call. The company has written off Sun Materials’ Yi-Lan plant at a cost of HK$845 million.
Bulgarian PV industry blasts government's 20% tax plan
The Bulgarian government is set to introduced a new 20% tax on renewable energy. The country’s PV sector warns the move will scare off investors and reverse the country’s progress.
Cheng takes big stake in Shunfeng Photovoltaic
Property magnate Cheng Kin-ming will fund Shunfeng Photovoltaic’s acquisition of Wuxi Suntech in return for convertible bonds that could give him a 68% holding in the enlarged company.
GCL-Poly reacts to Beijing ETS
The Chinese capital introduced an emissions trading scheme on Thursday and plans are afoot for the world’s second biggest scheme, in Guangdong province. GCL-Poly has yet to assess the impact on its operations.
VW builds car industry's largest solar installation in Spain
VW-owned SEAT has completed the installation of 53,000 solar panels on a rooftop array at its Martorell factory in Spain.
juwi to build 86 MW PV plant in South Africa
The installation will become the biggest single solar project in the company’s history, and will be located in South Africas Northern Cape Province.
Asia PV materials market boosted by rapid shift in production dynamics, finds Frost & Sullivan
Regional appetite for solar power and growing awareness of environmental issues has prompted Asian governments to support the materials industry, which is now worth $1.94 billion, the analysts report.
