Industry responds to US anti-dumping ruling
Steep duties imposed by the Department of Commerce criticized by both CASE and SEIA, but SolarWorld applauds decision to ‘level the domestic playing field’.
UK: Wind could decide future of utility-scale solar, says IHS
Under the new CfD scheme, solar plants over 5 MW could enjoy an early advantage while the ROC is still applicable for onshore wind projects.
Comtec Solar to double Malaysian production capacity
The Chinese wafer producers will expand capacity at their Sarawak plant from 300 to 600 MW as the company finalizes two supply deals with U.S. companies.
GCL-Poly expects $103m first half 2014 profit
Chinese polysilicon suppliers issue positive profit alert after analysis of preliminary management accounts for first six months of 2014.
SolarWorld increases first half revenue by modest 13%
SolarWorld AG’s preliminary business results for the first half of 2014 also reveal solid growth in module sales but below-par sales of complete systems.
SunPower can access another $44.5 million for solar leases
U.S. vertically integrated manufacturer SunPower has closed an agreement to finance $44.5 million of its solar leases. Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) is providing the capital.
Developer planning 49 MW scheme on Anglesey
SBC wants to develop a $93m scheme on the Welsh island and is launching a four-week public consultation. UK developers have been emboldened by the recent High Court defeat for the government’s attempt to block solar farms.
EU debates energy security strategy
The European Parliament debated a strategy which calls for more renewable generation alongside more fossil fuels and nuclear. Ukraine conflict is bringing energy security sharply into focus.
Report: solar revenues set to double by 2020
New analysis predicts that total solar industry revenues are set to reach $137.02 billion by 2020, doubling 2013 revenues of $59.84. Greenhouse gas reduction, energy self-sufficiency and security are drivers of the industry’s growth, the report finds.
Enel to take full control of 3Sun factory
The move follows Sharp’s withdrawal last week from a purchase agreemenet with the joint venture as well as its exit from Enel Green Power & Sharp Solar Energy (ESSE).
