Chinese PV market closed to European inverter suppliers
The booming Chinese market remains a major challenge for European PV component suppliers. Swiss inverter manufacturer SolarMax has reported that it received a bloody nose through its attempt to develop business in the country.
Five takeouts from Intersolar North America
A week ago today, the 7th annual Intersolar North America trade show and conference closed its doors. Around 17,000 people attended the three-day event with key trends towards storage technology, tracking and BoS innovations prominent.
BNEF: Solar and natural gas to dominate new electricity generation in the Americas to 2030
The company says falling prices will continue to drive PV market growth, and expects exponential growth in the rooftop sector.
SolarCity continues to dominate US residential solar PV market
GTM Research finds that SolarCity has again increased its market share, under a trend of ongoing consolidation by the largest companies in the U.S. residential market.
UK: PV popular 'north of the border'
In the U.K.’s booming solar market, land scarcity is causing developers to look further north for PV power plant sites. This includes notoriously overcast Scotland, where a recent survey has shown that solar remains popular with the public.
Chile: Finance approved for First Solars 141 MW Luz del Norte power plant
Assisted by U.S. export financing, First Solar is set to begin construction on what will be Latin Americas biggest PV power plant. The debt financing is expected to clear during the northern hemisphere summer, clearing the way for construction on the 141 MW to begin.
Toshiba to supply battery for UKs first 2 MW Energy Storage System
The installation of the battery underlines and supports the company’s quest to push uptake of the systems
Magnolia Solar and Solar Silicon Resources Group to Merge?
US and Australia-based companies sign a Letter of Intent with view to merge.
Conergy to build its second Philippines PV power plant
While it may be finding the going tough in established PV markets, Conergy continues to build on its strong reputation and track record in Southeast Asia. The latest announcement is that it is to build a 8 MW power plant in the Philippines, its second in the country.
Singulus Technologies picks up 15 million CIGS order from Hanergy
German equipment supplier Singulus announced today that it has picked up a 15 million order (US$20.4) from Hanergy Solar Group for CIGS production tooling. The purchase signals that Hanergy may be beginning to move towards installing some of the tooling it requires to realize its ambitious manufacturing capacity plans.
