Abu Dhabi power chiefs to propose 500 MW solar rooftop scheme
Aiming for 7% renewable energy generation by 2020, the Emirate’s electricity regulator will submit its solar plans to the Executive Council in early 2014.
Canadian Solar posts positive third quarter results across the board
The solar manufacturer shipped 478 MW in Q3, generating $490.9 million in net revenue: an increase of 41.1% on Q2.
New hopes for Russian RES developers emerge at REF-2013 meeting in Moscow
The 2nd International Sustainable Energy Forum (REF-2013), one of the major events in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart grid in Russia and the CIS, is taking place in Moscow Nov. 12-13.
Suntech transfers Japanese unit shares to Wuxi Suntech
Following creditor approval of Shungfeng’s $493 million takeover of Wuxi Suntech, parent group Suntech Power is sprucing up the insolvent unit with additional assets from Japan and Singapore.
German government launches 16 million organic PV R&D project
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) will sponsor the Merck-led project into achieving further breakthroughs in the development of organic photovoltaics (OPV).
Solar Energy Foundation aiding relief workers in Philippines
Germany’s Stiftung Solarenergie (Solar Energy Foundation) has launched a coordinated effort to equip relief workers in the Philippines with solar lights and charging systems as they struggle to help survivors of Typhoon Haiyan.
Revised IHS forecast predicts greater global spending on solar
As market conditions begin to improve, the analysts have raised their forecast for PV capital spending, predicting a 42% increase in 2014.
SolarWorld posts 26% revenue contraction for Q3
Due to ongoing restructuring within SolarWorld AG, group revenue reached just 345.6 million in Q3, despite a 57% increase in trade shipments.
UN Climate Change Conference: A cry for help
Political leaders at the conference were moved by a Philippine delegate’s challenge to prevent future catastrophes and prove that the meeting is more than a ‘carbon-intensive gathering of useless frequent flyers.’
Hanwha SolarOne posts $75 million third-quarter net loss
Lower shipments resulted in a slight drop in revenue and a major increase in net loss for the Chinese PV manufacturer despite further expanding its global footprint and increasing business in Japan, China and the U.S.
