Sunny days ahead for module suppliers
Global solar module pricing stabilized in the first quarter of 2013 and some suppliers may even return to profitability this year, according to market research group IHS.
Unnamed investor acquires Nanosolar's German factory
An unnamed Swiss investor has acquired Nanosolar, Inc.’s panel factory in Germany. Nanosolar GmbH will focus on the production of cSi-based utility panels and PV products aimed at the residential market.
JinkoSolar, Soventix partner in South Africa
China’s JinkoSolar has teamed up with German group Soventix on one of the largest roof-mounted PV plants in South Africa.
Solar Impulse lands in New York
The Solar Impulse has completed its “Across America” mission and landed in New York’s JFK airport on Saturday, July, 6 at 11:09 EDT. Despite a tear in the fabric of the left wing the pilots managed to land the plane.
Gehrlicher Solar sunk by termination of $110 million bank loan
German photovoltaic group Gehrlicher Solar AG said on Tuesday that its decision to file for insolvency on Friday was prompted by the termination of a $109.5 million loan by a banking consortium. The company added that its subsidiaries Gehrlicher Solar America and Gehrlicher Solar Management remain unaffected by the move.
Dii refutes Desertec claims
Dii comms chief claims Desertec Foundation’s complaint about poor communications is ironic. Spokesman claims his organization read of the foundation’s decision to part company with the consortium via Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Also predicts forthcoming project announcements in Algeria.
Canadian Solar and Strata add 18 MW in North Carolina
Canadian Solar and Strata have finished four projects totaling 24.4 MW that are part of a 15-project, 85 MW portfolio in the state. The latest installations will use more than 60,000 Canadian Solar panels.
Leclanché secures financing for turnaround plan
Lithium-ion storage solutions manufacturer Leclanché has managed to secure more than $17.62 million in financing after a long and difficult fund raising effort. The company also announced its revenues for the first half of 2013.
Cuba to aid Jamaica on PV module production
Jamaica is partnering with Cuba on its plans to start a solar module production facility on the Caribbean nation.
US: 10 GW PV capacity reached
The solar photovoltaic capacity in the U.S. has now reached the 10 GW milestone. More than 1.8 GW of new solar PV capacity was installed in the first half of this year.
