Two-phase inverters
Solutronic will present its two-phase SOLPLUS inverters for PV systems with 6-8 kW AC-rated power.
Certified for the Chinese grid
Sungrow brings to the market the SG500MX which is suited for the 50Hz/60Hz grid.
Expansion of the Coolcept family
The Steca Coolcept family grows. Steca will present at the Intersolar Europe its 6 models with AC ratings from 1,800 to 4,200 Watts.
JA Solar's shipments exceed Q1 target; narrows loss
Despite an 11.5% decrease in shipments in the first quarter of this year, the Chinese PV manufacturer exceeded its previous guidance of 410 MW to 430 MW.
EU leaders seek to lower energy prices
The European Union looks set to meet business demands by revamping its energy and climate policy in order to lower the price of energy and boost employment and growth. Critics warn, however, that appeasing big industry could mean higher prices for private consumers.
Lux Research sees doubling of PV market up to 2018
Boston based analysts Lux Research has announced that the solar sector is on the recovery path, set to reach a worth of US$155 billion in 2018. The industry is expected to ramp up rapidly to 61.7 GW market size in 2018 after modest growth to 35 GW in 2013. This is according to the “most-likely scenario” put forth by the analysts. China is set to leapfrog to become the largest market.
REC refinances 50% of debt due 2014
REC recently announced it has reduced by 50% its debt maturing in the second quarter of 2014, worth US$ 206 million (NOK 1.2 billion).
Chinese court sides with Canadian Solar in contract dispute with LDK
In a legal win for Canadian Solar Inc., a Chinese court has dismissed a request by LDK Solar to enforce an arbitration award decision by a state trade arbitration commission amounting to CNY 248.9 million ($40.1 million, 31.5 million) in connection with a contract dispute between the two companies.
Centrosolar bond holders approve conversion deal
Centrosolar Group AGs creditors have overwhelmingly agreed to swap outstanding debt from a 50 million bond for 5.5 million newly issued shares in the German PV company.
German industrial associations against AD duties on Chinese PV imports
The Federation of German Industry (BDI) and the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA) have warned of the loss of thousands of jobs in Germany if the EU Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on photovoltaic products imported from China, according to a local newspaper.
