JinkoSolar misses Q1 module shipment guidance
Amid the still challenging solar market conditions, Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturer, JinkoSolar saw some first quarter (Q1) 2012 financial improvement. However, it is still suffering massive losses, compared to Q1 2011. Meanwhile, the company missed its module shipment guidance.
$185 million earmarked for 40 MW Peruvian solar project
The U.S. Government’s development finance institution, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has approved US$185 million worth of financing for two 20 MW solar plants in Peru.
Solar pioneer calls for more PV communication
In an exclusive interview, pioneering photovoltaic researcher, Martin Green has called for more efforts to be made in advocating photovoltaics in the wider community and within the power industry.
Toshiba plans 100 MW of solar for Japan
According to media reports, Toshiba Corp. is planning to install 100 MW worth of solar in Japans in Minami Soma.
Germany: RWE turns off nuclear and looks to solar power
German utility giant RWE is now considering investments in solar energy and wants to completely move away from nuclear power. The new chief executive seeks to restructure the energy giant.
California: Soitec Solar receives $25 million for CPV expansion
One of Soitec Solars U.S. subsidiaries has received a US$25 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant to support its concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) module expansion.
Centrotherm appoints restructuring officer
Germanys centrotherm photovoltaics AG has appointed a new chief restructuring officer (CRO) to help implement its ct focus restructuring program. Meanwhile, the company founder has stepped down.
UK: 30 MW PV park in the planning
Lark Energy has announced it is currently working on a 30 MW photovoltaic park in the U.K. When complete, it will be the countrys largest. In related news, solar investment opportunities in the country have been highlighted.
Canadian Solar invests in 122 MW North American PV pipeline
Canadian Solar Inc. has announced its involvement in a North American photovoltaic pipeline, which will see the Chinese module manufacturer install 122 MW by 2014. The move is part of its strategy to move downstream.
Japan: New PV FITS to prompt 3.2 GW installation growth
3.2 GW, or US$9.6 billion worth of new photovoltaic installations are expected to be added in Japan, following the countrys solar electricity price announcement on June 18.
