Update: Foxconn deal for Sharp delayed, tolls death knell for its solar business
Taiwan-based Foxconn’s $6.2bn bailout of Sharp is first ever foreign takeover of a major Japanese electronics company; move could spell end for troubled Sharp solar business.
First Solar reports record 2015 revenues, bookings
First Solar has emerged from 2015 with very strong financials, as well as a strong pipeline, particularly in light of the recent ITC extension.
Enphase posts $22 million losses during 'challenging' 2015
Despite shipping a record 706 MW of microinverters, the U.S. company ended 2015 at a loss following a profit-making 2014; fourth quarter losses amounted to $15.8 million.
Work begins on a 280 MW-DC solar project in Brazil
The project in Minas Gerais is an initiative of Solatio and Canadian Solar. This is the second very large project to begin construction in the nation, and will utilize modules made in Brazil.
It's official: WTO rules against India's domestic content requirement
In an echo of the ruling against Ontario’s domestic content rules, the WTO has sided with the United States in saying that the requirement violates international trade agreements.
City of Palo Alto considers solar power contract at under $37/MWh
This is the cheapest power purchase agreement known to pv magazine staff.
New report finds net metering under attack across the United States
While utilities across the U.S. are seeking to impose higher fixed charges and dismantle net metering, they usually dont get all they ask for.
The United States installed 7.3 GW of solar PV in 2015
The worlds third-largest solar market grew 17% during the year, and prepares for more dramatic growth during 2016.
Turkish PV gathers pace, adds 150 MW in 2015
After a slow start, Turkeys solar PV market is finally gathered speed. The country added about 150 MW of new PV last year, while in the first six weeks of 2016 it has added a further 46 MW.
SunPower reports strong Q4 results, plans company-wide expansion
Despite a heavy GAAP loss, SunPower reported strong progress in all business segments in Q4, and is planning a major expansion of manufacturing capacity including a novel module designs.
