Conergy reaches 1 MW mark in Spain with competitive grid parity projects
German PV group Conergy has reached the 1 MW mark in Spain with competitive grid parity projects. The company is rolling out similar projects around the globe as competitive systems make PV increasingly attractive.
Canadian Solar branches into South America
Module manufacturer Canadian Solar has opened a new sales and business development office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. With this step the company aims to expand its sales network and regional customer service in South America.
US: Three renewable energy projects approved in Arizona and Nevada
U.S. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell has announced the approval of three major renewable energy projects that are expected to deliver up to 520MW to the electricity grid. The projects are also expected to generate more than 900 jobs in construction and operations.
TOP NEWS: EC imposes 11.8% anti-dumping duties on Chinese PV imports
The European Commission imposed punitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese PV imports to Europe on Tuesday despite broad industry-wide opposition. The industry expresses its views to pv magazine.
South Africa: 96 MW Jasper project financing successfully closed
A consortium consisting of SolarReserve, the Kensani Group, and Intikon Energy has successfully closed project financing for the Jasper Solar Energy Project, a 96MW solar photovoltaic project. The project is located in the Northern Cape in South Africa near Kimberly.
'Nothing to see here' insists REC CFO
CFO of Norwegian manufacturer REC confirms the EGM called for June 24 is solely for housekeeping matters.
US PV demand to grow 20% to 4.3 GW in 2013
PV demand in the U.S. is expected to grow significantly this year, reaching a record high of 4.3 GW. Strong contributions from utility-based projects and renewable portfolio standards are expected to drive U.S. PV demand to more than 5 GW in 2014.
Despite falling FITs: GP Joule focuses on France
German renewables company GP Joule announces intent to build more than 100 MW of new solar capacity in southern France.
Centrotherm out of insolvency
Centrotherm Photovoltaics AG has received a new lease on life after a German court approved the companys debt-for-equity plan, which will save some 900 jobs.
Taipei benefits from China-EU standoff
Tie up between Neo Solar and DelSolar makes new company the second largest cell and module manufacturer in the world as prices and shipment levels rise thanks to the EU-China trade wrangle.
