Meyer Burger not looking to completely takeover Roth & Rau
According to news sources, Meyer Burger is not looking to completely take over Roth & Rau. CEO, Peter Pauli states that just 50 percent of its shares would be satisfactory.
MEMC YOY sales boosted by solar activities
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. has reported an impressive boost in its year-on-year sales, primarily due to its solar materials division and subsidiary, SunEdison. Its sequential results, however, did decrease, partly due to SunEdison.
Meyer Burger publishes Roth & Rau offer document following FFSA approval
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd has received approval from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (FFSA) to publish the offer document regarding its voluntary public tender offer for all non-par-value bearer shares of Roth & Rau AG.
Q-Cells COO steps down
Gerhard Rauter has resigned from his position of chief operating officer and member of the executive board, effective immediately. No reason has been given for his sudden departure.
Conergy launches modules on Canadian market
Continuing on its globalization path, Conergy has announced it will this month be launching its solar modules in Canada after its Canadian subsidiary signed a two-year framework agreement.
US Bancorp offers fifth tax equity commitment to SunRun
SunRun and U.S. Bancorp have formed a partnership to purchase $200 million worth of solar residential systems in the U.S.
Trina expands Australian presence
Trina Solar Limited has opened a sales and business development office in Sydney, Australia.
Italy approves draft solar regulation
According to a report in Reuters, Italys Government has finally approved its draft solar regulation at a cabinet meeting held today.
Australian Government tapers off solar subsidies
The Australian Federal Government will start the process of reigning in its generous subsidies for home solar electric panels in light of strong growth in the industry and rising electricity prices.
First Solar sees flat first quarter
First Solar executives didnt have much good news to discuss on Tuesday when the company announced flat first-quarter sales and lowered earnings. Cuts in government subsidies in key European countries have squeezed solar panel prices and caused no small amount of anxiety among manufacturers and project developers.
