Ex-Im Bank provides loan for 1.4 MW Caribbean solar project
Ex-Im Bank has provided a US$6.4 million loan guarantee to finance the export of solar modules from SolarWorld Americas in the U.S. to St. Thomas, Barbados.
Bosch responds to solar exit rumours
Bosch has sent mixed signals today about coverage that it may be about to withdraw from the solar industry. The company has distanced itself from the headlines, but equally has not denied them.
50 MW PV project planned for Kenya
China Jiangxi Corporation for International Economic & Technical Co, Ltd. (CJIC) will develop a 50 MW photovoltaic project in Kenya. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd will provide the necessary modules and technical support.
First Solar to build 4 PV plants in New Mexico
First Solar, Inc. will build 4 photovoltaic plants worth 20 MW in New Mexico. It is hoped they will be operational by the end of 2013.
UK: CSUN signs 50 MW solar MOU
Marking its solar expansion in the U.K., CSUN has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an unidentified investor worth 50 MW.
Schott Solar announces further job cuts
Following its exit from the crystalline silicon photovoltaic module and wafer business, Schott Solar AG has announced further job cuts.
US: Congress members urge PV trade case loophole to be closed
Eight U.S. Congress members have written to the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), urging it to close a loophole, whereby Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers can export modules containing cells manufactured in countries outside of China, to the U.S.
Mixed feelings as 27th EU PVSEC closes its doors
The EU PVSEC tradeshow closed its doors today in Frankfurt after four days of presentations, product launches and meetings. Feedback on the event has been mixed, with some reporting very slow trade and questioning the need for the show going forward. Meanwhile, others saw opportunities in the fact that previously busy schedules were less than full.
Sharp declines to comment on solar scale back
Rumors have emerged that Sharp is looking to dramatically scale-back its solar business, with photovoltaic production closures expected in the U.K. and the U.S. The Japanese company is remaining tight lipped, however.
SoloPower opens US CIGS manufacturing facility
SoloPower has officially opened its new CIGS thin film photovoltaics manufacturing facility in Portland, Oregon. It is targeting 400 MW of annual capacity.
