China: Heraeus opens revamped PV lab
As a side event to the SNEC trade show that will begin tomorrow in Shanghai, metal paste supplier Heraeus has opened an expanded photovoltaics lab at its Chinese branch, the Heraeus Materials Technology Shanghai (HTMS). Despite a temporary downturn in volume, the company continues its expansion into photovoltaics.
MEMC positive on solar outlook
Although polysilicon manufacturer MEMC’s first quarter results paint a picture familiar for companies with solar as part of their offering, the drag of photovoltaics on the balance sheet was not a severe as has been seen elsewhere.
Yingli lands 220 MW module order
Solar module manufacturer Yingli Green Energy has cemented its relationship with the state-owned China Power Investment Corporation by signing a deal to supply 220 MW of its modules to the Chinese government-owned power company.
Thin film loophole to be closed in India
A loophole in the commissioning of solar projects under India’s Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (NSM) which allowed developers to bypass domestic content requirements is set to be closed.
ABB demonstrates solar credentials in Japan
Swiss engineering conglomerate ABB has joined the race for a slice of the lucrative Japanese solar market by demonstrating its solar muscle with a PV installation on one of its factories in the country.
Australian module suppliers accused of making false claims
Australias Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is prosecuting companies trading under the names Euro Solar and Australian Solar Panel. The firms are accused of claiming that their solar modules were Australian-made, when in fact they were imported from China.
Court orders official insolvency proceeding for Sunways
Due to a third-party application, insolvency proceedings for Sunways are now officially open. The 100% wholly-owned subsidiary in Arnstadt, Germany is also affected.
SER Energia planning 960 MW of PV projects in Brazil
SER Energia is aiming to install 960 MW worth of photovoltaics in Brazil. Already, it has registered 930 MW with the countrys electricity regulatory agency, spread across 31 projects. An investment of around US$1.5 billion is expected.
SolarWorld to meet creditors, discuss restructuring
Troubled solar panel maker SolarWorld will host creditors next month at two separate meetings with the goal of appointing creditor representatives and outlining its efforts to restructure.
Global Solar Alliance announces expansion
Renewable Energy India and Green Energy Expo & Conference (Korea) have joined the Global Solar Alliance, which aims to create more competition for the organizers of Intersolar. There was little new in terms of the EU trade dispute, however, despite it being one of the dominant themes at the opening ceremony of the Global Solar Summit.
