First Solar lands in Japan
With construction underway on its first thin film plant and a new distribution deal for its TetraSun crystalline silicon modules, First Solar is set to expand operations in Japan despite the country’s long aversion to cadmium.
LDK Solar posts third-quarter loss of $127 million
In a move that will improve its domestic business operations, LDK Solar has secured an onshore credit facility of up to $256 million. The company’s offshore operations remain unable to meet short-term liabilities, however.
Brazil launches first solar auction with price ceiling of $109
The state of Pernambuco has set a price ceiling of $109 per megawatt hour for Brazils first auction aimed exclusively at solar energy projects scheduled to take place on December 20.
Duke Energy to build three solar projects in North Carolina
Duke Energy Renewables is partnering with SunEnergy1 on three large-scale solar farms in North Carolina that will use 140,000 ReneSola PV modules.
Residential PV systems cut summer peak demand by more than 50%
A new study by the Pecan Street Research Institute has found that west-facing solar systems in the U.S. state of Texas reduce peak demand from the grid by up to 65% while south-facing arrays result in a 54% drop.
US company Astonfield to install pilot PV project in Oman
The solar installation will be implemented with the assistance of local firm Multitech, and should begin commercial operation in mid-2014.
US to become third-largest PV market in 2014
A PV pipeline in excess of 43 GW represents 7% growth in a year, propelling the U.S. to third-place in 2014 installation projections, behind China and Japan, reports NPD Solarbuzz.
Australia's solar industry calls for renewed support in view of RE target success
In a new report, Australia’s Renewable Energy Certificates Agents Association finds that the country’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme is acheiving its intended purspose and calls for it to remain unchanged.
Solarcentury to build 10.2 MW solar park in Somerset, UK
The British solar company has been selected to engineer, procure and construct (EPC) the plant, which is owned by Belltown Power company.
UK: Conergy to build 40 MW of PV plants, further 50 MW in pipeline
Conergy teams up with U.K. partner Camborne Energy to sell 40 MW of solar farms to investors, while also securing full EPC rights for 90 MW project pipeline.
