Top 10 module suppliers in end-of-year reshuffle, says IHS
Revised full year forecasts from the world’s leading solar module manufacturers prompt top 10 reshuffle, according to newly combined Solarbuzz and IHS.
Croatian PV sector owes it all to rooftops
A lack of ambition across the sector has hindered solar PV’s growth in this sun-rich country, with only the small-scale rooftop sector likely to expand over the coming years.
NEO Solar inks 400 MW cell deal with Canadian Solar
The Taiwanese solar cell maker expresses relief at the deal, having suffered Q3 losses as a result of the U.S.-China trade dispute.
Soitec achieves 46% multi-junction cell for CPV
France’s Soitec has achieved 46% conversion efficiency with one of its multi-junction solar cells. Soitec claims the high efficiency cell tops its previous world record announced in September 2013.
UK: Share offer launched for 5 MW community solar farm
The Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy scheme hopes to raise $4.25 million for the 5 MW Braydon Manor Farm PV installation in the southern England county of Wiltshire.
ReneSola opens new offices in Canada and Mexico
Chinese company’s expansion in North and Central America follows similar successful strategy in U.S. as it seeks to capitalize on expected solar growth.
US: Sunshine state retreats further into solar shadows
Florida’s Public Service Commission cuts energy efficiency targets and votes to end solar rebate program at the end of 2015.
Young Germans more interested in renewable energy than pensioners
Public support for the country’s Energiewende runs across the political spectrum, but polls show the younger generation is more in favor of switching to a green electricity provider.
Hanwha SolarOne to build 230 MW South Korean module fab
Chinese manufacturer Hanwha SolarOne has announced plans to build a $12 million module facility in South Korea. The plant is scheduled to begin production in Q2 2015 and will have a capacity of 230 MW.
GCL-Poly seeks $1.3bn sale of wafer business
The Chinese equipment company will sell seven wafer factories and two ingot factories to two buyers in an attempt to clear its heavy debt.
