SolarWorld's finalized Q2 financials confirm encouraging growth
The German PV manufacturer recorded significant growth in the company’s sales and revenues compared to the same period last year, while also getting its EBIT back into profit, although it had to revise down its preliminary results.
Foxconn finalizes Sharp acquisition
The Taiwanese contract electronics manufacturer — also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry has wrapped up its 388.8 billion yen ($3.8 billion?) purchase of a 66% stake in the troubled Japanese group.
centrotherm posts H1 revenue of EUR 61.9 million, reveals strong order book
The German PV and polysilicon equipment supplier increases sales in its PV and semiconductor sector to EUR 42 million over the first half of the year, reveals new orders of EUR 85.4 million.
Manz AG reports dip in revenue for H1 caused by unexpected order cancellation
The German high-tech equipment manufacturer posts negative EBITDA of EUR -4.5 million following unexpected order stop from a major customer in its storage segment. Company expects revenue to pick up again for Q3.
IRENA unveils new solar, wind maps
The International Renewable Energy Agency has added a new feature to its Global Atlas that it hopes will accelerate growth in the renewable energy sector worldwide by providing more detailed resource data in an effort to facilitate easier entry into new markets. The agency is working with Finnish measurement group Vaisala, which is making the information available.
Abengoa reaches deal with creditors
The Spanish renewable energy group may have won a new lease on life, but it still has to convince other shareholders to accept the deal, which would mean suffering a severe haircut.
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.
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.
Silicor recruits AM Technical Solutions to sure up deadlines for new facility
The U.S. solar silicon producer has signed an USD8.9 million project management contract with AM Technical Solutions for its first commercial-scale production facility in Iceland, which it hopes will enable it to strict to the strict deadlines that it has set itself.
Net income back in positive figures for Etrion during Q2
Swiss solar power producer Etrion recorded a quarterly net profit during the second quarter of 2016 for the first time since 2014, which it attributes to its solar activities in Japan; where it plans to continue to focus its resources.
