Siemens to install 100 MW of PV projects in South Africa
Siemens Energy has won an EPC contract for the installation of two photovoltaic projects worth 50 MW each in South Africa.
Revenue increase breaks downturn for many Taiwan solar makers, but does it signal a turnaround?
Octobers earning reports were a pleasant surprise for Taiwans solar industry, which rebounded 7.5% month on month (MM) on the back of robust gains by wafer makers and certain cell makers.
JinkoSolar's Q3 figures a success story, of sorts
The release of JinkoSolars Q3 figures is the story of the Chinese giant shipping ever higher volumes whilst significantly reducing the horrific losses posted in the previous quarter, backing up CEO Kangping Chens assertion that a focus on cost reduction and new markets is paying dividends.
PV premiums fall by 60% in Spain
The overall volume of monthly premiums for photovoltaic energy generation paid out to eligible solar generators in Spain fell by around 60% between this August and September, according to Spanish Photovoltaic Union UNEF.
Taiwan: NSP and DelSolar plan to form country's largest solar company
Taiwans Neo Solar Power (NSP) and DelSolar Co. have announced their intention to consolidate their photovoltaic cell and module businesses, thus creating the countrys largest solar company. While the strategic cooperation will begin with a tender offer, plans for a merger are on the table.
EU funds 22 MW PV plant in Burkina Faso
The E.U. has said it will provide 25 million towards the cost of 22 MW photovoltaic project in Burkina Faso. It is expected to be the biggest plant of its kind in West Africa, when online in late 2013.
Martifer Solar awarded bid to build Mineirão PV plant in Brazil
Portugals Martifer Solar has won its bid to develop the 1.60 MW Mineirão photovoltaic plant on the Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) football stadium in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte.
Narrow geographical focus stalling Indian solar industry
In its new Indian Solar Handbook, Bridge to India has taken a look into the inconsistencies which dog the industry in the sub-continent. While there are promising project prospects in the country, a narrow geographical focus is highlighted as one of its photovoltaic weak points.
Obama set to meet Chinese premier on Asian trip
With U.S. President Barack Obama expected to meet with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao during tomorrow’s East Asian Summit (EAS) the White House hinted obliquely that the ongoing solar trade dispute may form part of the fringe talks.
December poly price recovery a false dawn
The global spot price for polysilicon continued to plummet in October and is expected to continue its descent this month, according to the IHS Solar Polysilicon Price Index.
