SolarCity to make BIPV modules at Buffalo factory, will consider cell partnership
Industry analysts note that the market for residential BIPV in the United States is “non-existent” at present, and SolarCity’s plans to use crystalline silicon are a new direction.
Ideal Power posts revenue 75% drop in Q2 revenue, increases net loss
The Texas inverter maker blamed the drop in sales on delays in California’s incentive program and expects business to pick up in the second half of 2016 now that the problem has been resolved.
pv magazine USA weekly news roundup
A critical rate case in Arizona gets resolved, NRG moves to acquire SunEdison assets, SolarCity goes BIPV, downsizing at SMA and SunPower, results from SCTY, RUN & VSLR, and more
SMA grows H1 inverter output to 3.9 GW but announces two fab closures, warns of tough price pressures in 2017
Sales revenue for first six months of the year grows 15.1% to hit EUR 494.1 million, while international share of sales tops 90%. Company announces closure of Denver and Cape Town operations in preparation for tough 2017 price pressure.
3D-Micromac opens North American headquarters in Silicon Valley
This is the first major presence of the German laser experts in North America.
SolarEdge growth slows in Q4 FY 2016, but year-on-year results strong
The Israeli power optimizer specialist compensated for a slowdown in the U.S. residential market by increasing its international sales, ending the fiscal year with a 50.7% revenue increase.
SunPower to shed 1,200 jobs as it cuts revenue forecast and expects 2016 loss
Extension of the ITC has stripped urgency from U.S. market, company CEO says, prompting a rethink on solar power plant timeline. SunPower will close Philippines fab as part of re-positioning of supply.
Russia: Hevel develops high-efficiency HJT modules
Russian PV company Hevel LLC has received a patent for its 20.3% efficiency HJT modules. The company is planning to increase its manufacturing capacity and complete 70 MW of PV plants by the end of the year.
IHS names Trina, SunPower, First Solar, Hanwha and Jinko as industry leaders
The companys PV Module Supplier Scorecard looks at a variety of metrics.
13.4 GW of solar submitted Brazil's December auction
The only tender in Brazil this year for solar energy will take place on 16 December. 419 PV projects have registered for this large auction.
