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.
Setback for Canadian Solar in legal wrangle
Canadian Solar’s apparent victory in its legal dispute with LDK Solar has been overturned by the court that awarded it. The dispute relates to wafer supply contracts which LDK says Canadian Solar broke.
China Solar misses six-month figures update
Former solar giant China Solar has been forced to delay its six-month figures as an investigation into two of its Chinese subsidiaries continues. Three directors were arrested over the alleged false reporting on registered capital for the units.
Trina Solar announces joint venture with Yabang Group
The Chinese PV giants have invested $45 million in Yabang Group’s subsidiary, Changzhou NESL Solartech Co., and hope to reach 500 MW production capacity within 12 months.
Deals 'imminent' for Conergy units
Chinese module manufacturer Astroenergy will acquire Conergy’s Frankfurt module business. The identity of the buyer for the Rangsdorf-based Mounting Systems business has not been revealed.
Jun Yang to invest in Lightway, 680 MW of planned PV projects
The Hong Kong-based solar power investment company plans to develop 400 MW PV power generation projects in China over the next three years.
Hanergy targets Greece
The Chinese thin film powerhouse, owner of U.S. firms MiaSole and Global Solar Energy, Engensa in the U.K. and Germany’s Solibro, plans to invest $2 billion to develop 1 GW of RE projects in Greece.
US: NREL data book reveals 83% PV capacity increase in 2012
The recently released Renewable Energy Data Book details how the industry grew in 2012, revealing a particularly strong showing for solar.
Dyesol: Coolest company in Australia
Dyesol has been named the ‘Coolest Company in Australia,’ beating 100 finalists to the top spot as well as winning the Innovation Award at the Australian Anthill Cool Company Awards, the second largest business awards in Australia that attracts over 900 nominations and applications each year.
Citizen-led coalition calling for 3 GW of solar power by 2030 in US state of Colorado
The coalition of more than 11,000 citizens and 280 businesses is calling on Colorado state officials to ramp up rooftop solar installations, with a target of 1 million solar roofs by 2030.
