PV market to become supply-driven in 2014, says NPD Solarbuzz
With solar PV costs and prices falling dramatically, a more balanced supply-demand picture awaits the PV market this year, predict the solar analysts.
UK PV sector buoyed by JA Solar and ET Solar projects
The two solar companies have expanded their presence in the U.K. by 7.8 MW and 8.4 MW respectively.
S.A.G. Solarstrom sells its largest German project
Proceeds from the sale of the 10.1 MW solar park will be used to repay the bridging loan from Deutsche Bank.
Trina Solar and ANU develop 24.4% efficient solar cell
The Chinese PV company teamed up with the Australian National University to develop the high efficiency IBC solar cell.
JinkoSolar posts 62.7% growth for 2013
The solar company shipped 1.9 GW of solar products last year, enjoying a strong final quarter that generated a gross margin of 24.7%.
LDK Solar appoints liquidators as winding-up procedures begin
Having missed bond repayments last year, the solar wafer company will pursue liquidation proceedings on all offshore debt.
Centrosolar approves US-focused restructuring program
Creditors vote in favor of a board proposal to continue trading through Centrosolar America Inc., and to sell off the group’s remaining European subsidiaries.
Global solar market to grow by 20% in 2014
A survey of the world’s leading solar analysts by Bloomberg finds that the global solar sector will add 44.5 GW of PV capacity this year, underpinned by Chinese growth.
Sri Lanka strikes deal on 150 MW solar PV project
The island nations Board of Investment has agreed a $190 million contract with Australias Energy Puzzle Group to develop the factory.
GCL-Poly signs 4 GW wafer supply contract with Taiwan companies
The Chinese manufacturer has signed a three-year deal with Taiwanese cell makers Neo Solar Power and Topcell Solar International Corporation.
