Press Releases

Most components and products within the photovoltaic supply chain are currently manufactured in China, which has more than 96 percent of the worldwide production capacity for silicon wafers, the core component of a solar cell. To reduce the large dependencies in the photovoltaic energy sector, a group of key stakeholders in the PV industry is calling on the political decision-makers to urgently adopt measures for a fair and level playing field in Europe so that they can act competitively in the PV upstream value chain.

Tongwei has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with SOLTEC, one of Poland’s leading providers of household photovoltaic solutions, for the supply of 150MW of large size high-efficiency modules, with the two parties planning future collaboration on the development of the Polish and Eastern European markets.

Series B funding round co-led by AP Ventures and Mitsubishi Corporation.

SOFAR reveals a new brand campaign in Shenzhen, China and Frankfurt, Germany, displaying the company’s commitment to innovation and its role in powering a net-zero future.

Masdar has signed an agreement with the Kyrgyz Republic’s Ministry of Energy to develop a pipeline of renewable projects in the Central Asian nation, with a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt (GW), starting with a 200-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant.

Menlo Electric officially opens doors to its new regional headquarters in South Africa. With 31 markets covered and over EUR 150M in revenues in 2022, Menlo Electric plans to establish a strong presence in the region through its subsidiary – Menlo Distribution (Pty) Ltd.

Cleantech Solar has signed a long-term solar partnership with Can Sports Shoes Co. Ltd. in Cambodia to develop a 1.4 MWp rooftop solar PV project. Can Sports Shoes is a subsidiary of Taiwan-based footwear manufacturer Sports Gear Co., Ltd. Cleantech Solar will provide the turnkey solar energy solution to the client along with operating and maintaining the solar PV system throughout the term of the agreement.

The smarter E innovation hub presents technologies, solutions and business models for the new energy world – and honors pioneers and innovators in the energy sector for the invaluable contribution they make to the industry and society as a whole. The best in each class will receive the The smarter E AWARD, the Intersolar AWARD, the ees AWARD, the Power2Drive AWARD and the EM-Power AWARD, respectively, with the latter two being presented for the first time in the upcoming year. Starting from December 1, market leaders, SMEs, start-ups, as well as plant and system owners can submit their application.

Anesco has announced the appointment of experienced international CEO and energy transition specialist, Hildagarde McCarville, as Chief Executive Officer.

Renewable energy company Green Genius, operating in 8 European markets, and OX2 have signed an agreement by which OX2 acquires a portfolio from Green Genius of six late-stage solar power projects in Spain with a total capacity of 152 MW.