Exclusive: momentum building for global PV association
Efforts to establish a global solar PV association are picking up pace, with some national and regional bodies meeting for a third time tomorrow to try and hammer out a plan for the embryonic global industry body.
Chile's capacity of solar PV under construction nearly triples in one month
The latest report from the Center for Renewable Energy has found a huge jump in project starts over the last month. These numbers are similar to GTM Research’s estimates.
Singapore removes solar energy grid cap
The country’s Energy Market Authority has announced that the 600 MWp ‘hard cap’ on solar energy will be replaced by a dynamic pathway that will allow more solar to be fed to the grid.
Yaskawa expands into US inverter market with Solectria acquisition
Deal sees the Japanese technical giant acquire the fifth-largest inverter supplier in the U.S., becoming the only company to feature in the top 10 of the world’s two biggest inverter markets.
South Korea announces $1.94bn clean energy plan
Government plans to create six energy-related businesses, one of which will focus exclusively on kickstarting the country’s solar rental market.
Study ranks Germany as world's most energy efficient economy
Hot on the heels of its World Cup success, Germany claims another accolade as it is crowned most energy efficient major economy. U.S. lags behind in 13th place.
China adds 52 companies to list of approved PV suppliers
The updated list of Chinese companies that meet the entrance requirements for the PV industry has now risen to 161 in total.
REC Silicon hits $24 million Q2 profit as polysilicon demand increases
The polysilicon producer reported strong revenues of $126.8 million in the second quarter of 2014, boosting profit after a loss-making Q1.
Q CELLS products unaffected by Kyocera case, company announces
Hanwha Q CELLS Japan reassures customers that its products, applications and solutions are not subject to the lawsuit filed against the company by Kyocera.
Trading begins for SunEdison yieldco
Gross proceeds of at least US$500 million are expected from TerraForm Power’s IPO. The company has an initial portfolio of 808 MW of solar PV projects in three continents.
