CNPV, Donauer team up on 1.1 MWp project in Namibia
Donauer won the Namibia Breweries bid thanks to its D:Hybrid system concept. Photovoltaic manufacturer CNPV will supply the project with its CNPV-250P polycrystalline modules.
Meyer Burger: new orders, big losses
The Swiss solar production equipment company has signed two big contracts with Asian clients and says there are signs of hope for the industry despite reporting its latest multi-million losses.
JA Solar secures $90 million credit line as EC subsidy deadline approaches
Chinese solar giant JA Solar has secured $90 million credit line from the Bank of Communications of China. The state-backed loan, aimed at encouraging solar, was offered two days ahead of the EU anti-subsidy decision.
Goldpoly company acquires 300 MW
Goldpoly subsidiary China Solar Power Group has acquired a further 300 MW of solar projects as part of its 2 GW acquisition deal with developer Zhongli Talesun Solar.
Cobalt replacements improve solar cell sustainability
Scientists in Switzerland have taken a major step in improving the stability of dye-sensitized solar cells by replacing iodine-based electron transport systems with cobalt, which better protects cells from long-term degradation.
SolarWorld noteholders endorse plans again
The beleaguered German company’s remaining noteholders today backed restructuring plans which now have to win approval at tomorrow’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting.
China-EU solar imports, to cap or not to cap?
The publication of the EU acceptance of Chinese undertakings on minimum prices for solar products was predictably light on detail. The list of participating manufacturers in the trade agreement is more or less comprehensive.
German PV developer derides EU-China deal
The chief operating officer of Gehrlicher Solar says the EU-China agreement “is of no use to anyone” but nevertheless welcomes an end to the dispute-related uncertainty.
Marubeni, Mainstream sign EUR 100 million investment deal
Japan’s Marubeni is set to acquire a 25% share in Ireland’s Mainstream Renewable Power following the EUR 100 million investment. If approved by shareholders, the deal would accelerate Mainstream’s key global projects.
Rooftop solar power in Brazil to reach 1.4 GW by 2022
The falling price of solar modules may lead to an increase in rooftop photovoltaic installations in Brazil, which is initially targeting 1.4 GW of solar by 2022.
