Amtech acquires SoLayTec from RENA
U.S.-based Amtech Systems has acquired p-type PERC and n-type technology supplier SoLayTec from RENA. SoLayTec will be brought into the Amtech group through its Dutch subsidiary Tempress Group Holding.
UAE's Masdar begins $50m PV projects in Pacific Islands
Construction has begun on the creation of four solar PV plants in Kiribati, Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu that will deliver 1.8 MW of clean energy to the island countries.
Scatec Solar secures financing for 164 MW of PV projects
The Oslo-headquartered solar developer has closed project financing for a 104 MW PV plant in Utah, US, and a further 60 MW plant in Honduras.
Schmid to supply 200 MW of manufacturing equipment to Russian Federation
German PV equipment supplier Schmid has announced a deal to supply 200 MW of solar manufacturing equipment to Russian manufacturer Solar Systems. The fab will be constructed by Turkeys Pekintas Group and will be located in the special economic zone (SEZ) of Alabuga, Russia.
SunEdison attracts $75m solar funding from JPM
The investment arm of JP Morgan joins TerraForm Power as chief investors in SunEdison’s 60 MW solar fund.
UK Environment Secretary bemoans 'eyesore' solar farms
Liz Truss calls for more solar on rooftops and fewer ground-mount PV plants on agricultural land on eve of CAP subsidy withdrawal.
UK Environment Secretary bemoans "eyesore" solar farms
Liz Truss calls for more solar on rooftops and fewer ground-mount PV plants on agricultural land on eve of CAP subsidy withdrawal.
UK Environment Secretary bemoans "eyesore" solar farms
Liz Truss calls for more solar on rooftops and fewer ground-mount PV plants on agricultural land on eve of CAP subsidy withdrawal.
Interview: Nautilus Solar president applauds US-China climate protection deal
Laura E. Stern, president of New Jersey-based Nautilus Solar Energy, speaks with pv magazine about one of the most momentous international climate protection achievements in history: The recent agreement between the United States and China to reduce carbon dioxide emission levels.
Germany provides additional $800 million loan for Moroccan solar park
The German federal government is providing additional backing for the construction of one of the world’s largest solar power complexes, which will have a total capacity of 560 MW when completed. The support is part of Germany’s efforts to push for international climate protection and the development of renewable energy in North Africa.
