Suntech granted Cayman Islands liquidation
Decision by the authorities in the Carribean tax haven means work can start in winding up the international shell company. Complications with the proposed liquidation could obstruct Jiangsu Shunfeng’s acquisition of Wuxi Suntech’s production lines.
COP 19 starts in Warsaw
UN climate change meeting opens with expectations at a record low. A Paper on the benefits to solar of carbon taxes and a U.S. commitment to Kyoto seems optimistic.
Obama nominates Neil Kornze for top BLM post
Kornze is seen as a main architect of the Obama administration’s public lands solar policy at the Bureau of Land Management, playing a major role in developing the administration’s Western Solar Plan.
Apple named as Mesa buyer
A newspaper report has named Apple as the purchaser of First Solar’s Arizona module manufacturing facility. The plant never started module production and features the state’s largest rooftop solar array.
Intersolar India kicks off
Some 170 exhibitors and 8,500 visitors are expected to attend this year’s exhibition. The conference, which will see 700 visitors, is highlighting the development of India’s solar mission and state programs.
It's all good news in GCL update
Polysilicon and wafer manufacturer GCL-Poly has nothing but rises to report to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The figures include a 511% increase in third-quarter polysilicon sales, year on year.
Solar cells picking up good vibrations
Playing pop and rock music improves the performance of solar cells, according to new research from scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London.
Ontario opens application window for small FIT projects
The OPA will allocate FIT payments for up to 123.5 MW of small solar projects plus 15 MW for planned arrays on yet to be constructed buildings. The procurement rules for larger projects are still being formulated.
Mascotte seeks bond deal as it struggles to reduce debt pile
With liabilities of HK$236 million ($30.4 million), the Taiwanese company has negotiated an agreement with bondholders but must still convince shareholders.
Neo Solar is into profit
Taiwanese cell maker Neo Solar has returned to profit after completing its merger with Delsolar in May. October saw the company’s best revenues since March 2011.
