Symbior Energy plans 190 MW of PV in Thailand
Symbior Energy aims to install 190 MW of photovoltaics in rural Thailand by 2014. A spokesperson for Armstrong additionally reveals more details of Symbiors 30 MW partnership with Armstrong Asset Management.
Aleo Solar posts sharp drop in sales
In the first three months of this year the Bosch subsidiary suffered an almost 60% decline in sales compared with 2012. EBIT loss even nearly doubled and increased to more than 16 million.
SNEC: Changing face of Chinese PV market
The second day of the SNEC tradeshow drew to a close today in Shanghai with challenges of the Chinese photovoltaic market and its changing nature becoming clear. A foggy day greeted attendees and the opaque nature of the Chinese downstream market was evident.
Chinas Hanergy acquires UK-based Engensa
Hanergy has acquired U.K. solar installation firm Engensa for an undisclosed sum. The China-based thin film photovoltaic cell and module manufacturer is looking to expand its presence in the countrys residential solar market.
SMA considers further job cuts of 1,000
A total of 1,000 jobs are reportedly at risk at the German inverter manufacturer. SMA has not confirmed concrete figures, but it confessed that the board is evaluating such urgently needed measures.
Colored solar panels open aesthetic possibilities
The Swiss company which today announced the development of colored solar panels says its products suffer only a ‘negligible’ loss of efficiency compared to traditional photovoltaics.
SunPower issues positive 2013 guidance
SunPower has issued guidance for the FY and Q2 2013. Overall, it expects a slight increase in revenue and gross margin compared to 2012, and increased photovoltaic production. It additionally issued details of its global power plant pipeline, which is said to total over six GW.
Suntech reaches deal with bondholders
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. announced on Wednesday that it had agreed on a new forbearance deal with the majority of holders of its convertible notes.
2.6 MW solar plant for NY factory
Power company Constellation expects to complete a 2.6 MW solar installation at fiberglass manufacturer Owens Cornings Delmar, New York factory, by the end of the year.
EU to see PV price hike following AD on Chinese imports
The European Commissions plan to slap Chinese PV modules with punitive anti-dumping duties could lead to a 45% surge in the average pricing for Chinese-manufactured products, result in yield reductions on some solar projects to below 7% and cost Europe some 2 GW of new solar installations, according to a report by market research group IHS.
