MiaSolé sold for US$30 million
Consolidation of the photovoltaic industry is continuing at pace, with Californian-CIGS manufacturer MiaSolé the latest to be sold at bargain-basement prices. The San Francisco Chronicle published the news over the weekend that the company is set to be sold to the Hanergy Holding Group, with the deal to close on October 31.
SunEdison sells 30 MW Nevada project
A deal that will see the 30 MW Spectrum Solar project, in Clark County, Nevada, sold to the Southern Company and Turner Renewable Energy has been announced by SunEdison. Construction will begin on the project in October and is scheduled to be completed by Q2 2013.
Fraunhofer plans to chart solar cell achievements
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has made plans to release a so-called Fraunhofer ISE PV Charts where manufacturers can enter their cells, coupled with designs and performance.
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.
