Positive PV outlook from EU PVSEC
The 21st century was lauded as the “solar photovoltaic century” at this year’s EU PVSEC as excitement builds within the industry and big capacity increases are forecasted.
Neo Solar Power: High-density solar modules on their way
Video: pv magazines Jonathan Gifford met with NSP Neo Solar Powers senior vice president Alex Wen to discuss NSPs transformation from solely a cell manufacturer into module manufacturing and downstream development.
Sunrun increases rooftop solar credit facility to $245m
The U.S. residential solar company has secured an additional $40 million in working capital from investors to support the expansion of its rooftop solar projects, especially the New York market.
ABB to close Phoenix inverter fab, move jobs to Estonia and Italy
The Swiss power electronics firm will end manufacturing operations at the U.S. site, shifting an undisclosed number of jobs to Estonia and Italy later this year. Some sales and service staff will be retained in Phoenix.
SunEdison appoints new CFO as incumbent departs after just two months
The troubled and bankrupt renewable energy firm announces the appointment of Philip Gund as its new chief financial officer a week after CEO Ahmad Chatila resigned.
SunPower, First Solar and SunEdison cornered 44% of North American O&M market in 2015: IHS
Analysis by IHS reveals how the three solar firms captured almost half of the operations and maintenance market last year, which grew to more than $300 million.
Masdar and EDF pin hopes on new record low tariff for 350 MW Abu Dhabi solar plant
Days after the Abu Dhabi-based clean energy developer won a tender to develop 800 MW of solar in Dubai, the company has teamed with France’s EDF to bid for a 350 MW plant in Abu Dhabi.
Dow Elastomers expects rise in demand for new encapsulant materials
Video: Michael Shoemaker, Global Strategic Marketing Manager for The Dow Chemical Company, talks encapsulants with pv magazine’s Ian Clover, highlighting what technological advancements Dow Elastomers is bringing to the market.
Brazil postpones the July solar auction
Authorities have not given a new date for the auction scheduled for July 29, in which 9 GW of PV projects are participating. The sector attributes the postponement to the change in government, and while it acknowledges a risk, does not expect the auction to be cancelled.
Two new EPC contracts for SPI Energy in China
The Shanghai-based PV solutions provider signed the two contracts for projects totaling 62 MW once they are completed, which adds to their growing reputation and presence in China.
