Government rep feels heat at German PV symposium
Taking place at the majestic Banz Abbey near the city of Bamberg, the symposium is the longest-running PV industry event in Germany, drawing hundreds of solar sector representatives.
Five percent growth for global BoS, reaching $21 billion in 2019
In its latest PV balance-of-systems (BoS) report, analysts IHS predicts that Asian markets will drive BoS growth, accounting for almost half of the market by 2019. IHS forecasts the global BoS market to total US$21 billion in 2019.
Trina boosts annual revenue, profit
The Chinese solar giant expects a 20% to 26% increase in module shipments of between 4.4 GW and 4.6 GW this year, including some 750 MW aimed at its own downstream projects.
ReneSola increases sales, narrows loss in 2014
The Chinese company continued to shift its focus to retail-oriented and commercial customers with bundled services and downstream projects last year.
Ecobuild: riding the UK's solarcoaster
Attraction in the U.K.’s residential and commercial rooftop sectors growing as industry seeks much-needed stability.
Conergy unveils new management
The company’s former executive chairman, Andrew de Pass, will lead Conergy as new chief executive officer. The Hamburg-based firm aims to expand its businesses in solar development, finance, EPC and O&M services.
Doubts linger as to Hanergy's stellar stock price
Despite its soaring stock price, analyst and press reports asking serious questions of Hanergy’s chances for success continue to be raised. Hanergy has at least begun to announce module sales, although industry insiders remain skeptical of their nature.
Egyptian investment bank to support renewable energy development
With its economy improving and energy demand growing, Egypt’s renewable energy sector is attracting increasing attention from local and foreign investors with ambitious plans.
China Sunergy publishes delayed Q2 results, reports revenue increase
The Chinese manufacturer reports good business in Europe and Asia, thanks to its global manufacturing base and sales network, and strong sequential shipment growth in the second quarter.
Ecobuild hits politicized note on opening day as solar talk shushed
Leading U.K. politicians display encouraging passion for renewables debate, but solar talk largely ignored in favor of other RE technologies.
