Becky Beetz
Power-One and Panasonic unveil energy storage collaboration
U.S.-based Power-One, Inc. and Japans Panasonic Corporation have announced that they will work together on the development of energy storage systems and the large-scale utility and commercial photovoltaic inverter business.
Solar glass anti-dumping compliant filed in Europe
EU ProSun Glass, led by GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH, has filed an anti-dumping complaint with the European Commission against Chinese solar glass manufacturers exporting product to Europe.
US: CASM appeals PV trade case loophole
Appeals have been filed against the U.S. Department of Commerces recent ruling that Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers may assemble and ship modules to the U.S. using solar cells produced in countries outside of China without incurring tariffs.
3.5 MW PV project completed in Saudi Arabia
Phoenix Solar has completed the design and installation of a 3.5 MW photovoltaic park in Saudi Arabia. It is said to be the largest plant of its kind in the region.
Photon Energy unveils 127 MW PV pipeline
Photon Energy Investments N.V. has unveiled an almost 127 MWp pipeline, which it intends to roll out across five countries. The company hopes to raise 40 million in bonds to “kickstart” the projects.
Credit Suisse provides $40 million loan to Canadian Solar
Credit Suisse has said it will provide Canadian Solar Inc. with a US$40 million loan. The funds will be used to acquire photovoltaic projects in Canada.
1366 Technologies opens new wafer manufacturing facility in US
1366 Technologies has officially opened its new US$6 million 25 MW solar wafer manufacturing facility in Massachusetts. Up to 100 people are expected to be employed there.
EVSI and Horizon Energy announce 35 MW solar forest project
Envision Solar International, Inc. (EVSI), Horizon Energy Group and an unnamed property owner have signed a memorandum of understanding to design and install a 35 MW solar forest in North Carolina.
Etrion plans 8.8 MW PV park in Chile
Etrion has announced the details of its first proposed Chilean photovoltaic park. The company has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with Atacama Minerals Chile S.C.M. to install the 8.8 MW project in the north of Chile.
Asola Solarpower applies for self-administration insolvency
Asola Solarpower GmbH has submitted an application to the local court in Erfurt, Germany to open insolvency proceedings under self-administration. A part of its restructuring plan is to find interested investors.
