Becky Beetz
BYD announces 110 MW PV module supply deal with South Africa
BYD Company Limited has said it will supply 110 MW worth of photovoltaic modules to two projects in South Africa.
EU solar industry calls for action against retroactive subsidy changes
Over 70 solar companies and associations have written an open letter to European Energy Commissioner, Günther Oettinger, calling for action to be taken against those member states which introduce retroactive changes to renewable energy support schemes.
Taiwan: Neo Solar and DelSolar sign merger agreement
The two Taiwanese companies have today approved the second stage of their merger which, when complete, will see the countrys largest solar company formed. A shareholders meeting will be held in February to finalize the transaction.
Centrotherm secures 300 MW Chinese order
Centrotherm photovoltaics has won a 300 MW order with CECEP Solar Energy Technology (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd, based in China. Under the agreement, it will deliver solar cell production systems for anti-reflective coating and phosphorous diffusion.
NRG-GenOn merger complete
Ahead of schedule, the NRG Energy, Inc. and GenOn Energy, Inc. merger has been completed. NRG Energy is now said to be the biggest energy generator in the U.S. with an energy portfolio of around 47 GW.
Sunways announces further restructuring changes
In addition to cutting around half of its workforce, Sunways has announced it will focus its future activities on specialist applications. It will also reduce solar cell production.
SunPower reaches $19.7 million class action settlement
SunPower Corp. has agreed to settle a private securities class action suit, which was launched against itself and members of its management, for US$19.7 million.
India identifies 54 solar cities; releases JNNSM figures
It has been announced that 54 cities in India will be designated “Solar Cities”. In related news, grid connected photovoltaic projects worth 1.04 GW are said to have been commissioned under the first phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).
Asia-Pacific solar revenues to reach $11.1 billion by 2016
According to new research by Frost & Sullivan, the Asian-Pacific solar market will reap revenues worth US11.1 billion in 2016. Meanwhile, photovoltaics is said to be the leading technology in the region.
GCL-Poly to supply 150 MW of PV modules to South Africa
GCL-Poly has said it will supply 150 MW worth of its photovoltaic modules to two projects in South Africa.
