CSUN signs 50 MW supply agreement in Turkey
The framework agreement will see the Chinese cell and module manufacturer deliver its high efficiency products to Germany’s KosiFrankensolar’s Turkish projects.
Photon Holding claims activities not affected by preliminary insolvency proceedings
A German court opened preliminary insolvency proceedings for the solar services and publishing group due to a tax obligation. Photon calls the move “unnecessary.”
Buffett to double down on solar and wind investment
The U.S. tycoon revealed he is ready to pour another $15 billion into his Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s renewable energy interests, taking expenditure to $30 billion.
EU ProSun accuses Chinese PV manufacturers of 'massive violation of EU trade deal'
The European solar lobby group calls the minimum price agreement between the EU and China “unworkable” and in need of “review” after submitting some 1,500 suspected trade violations to the European Commission.
JinkoSolar expresses disappointment at proposed US duties on Chinese panels
The Chinese PV manufacturer says the Commerce Department decision “will have a negative impact on the solar industry and will ultimately end up hurting U.S. customers and U.S. solar jobs the most.”
US to slap new tariffs on Chinese PV panels
The duties would be applied to both solar panels and cells and effectively close a loophole that allowed Chinese manufacturers to bypass import tariffs by using non-Chinese solar cells in their panels.
Europe on course to install just 10 GW of PV in 2014, finds NPD Solarbuzz
Figure represents an annual decline of 7% compared to last year, and sees Europe’s share of global PV demand fall to 22%.
SunEdison announces IPO filing for TerraForm Power unit
The filing for an initial public offering is to raise up to $50 million to invest in newer and cheaper ways to finance new PV plants.
JinkoSolar reports 73% year-on-year Q1 revenue boost
The Chinese companys financial report for the first quarter shows strong revenue increase on last year but an 8% decrease compared to Q4 2013.
SMA and Danfoss finalize converter alliance
The two solar technology specialists have completed the signing of a strategic partnership designed to further boost their competitiveness.
