IHS predict double-digit growth for solar in 2014
The analysts’ latest Solar PV Demand Tracker forecasts solar PV installations to reach 40-42 GW in 2014, but warns of “major risks identified.”
Solexant rebrands as Siva Power, transitions to new manufacturing platform
The Californian solar company’s new identity will focus on CIGS technology and a platform developed to deliver profitable, GW-level production capabilities.
Qatar to install utility-scale reservoir rooftop solar panels
The announcement, made at this week’s Solar Qatar Summit, will help propel the country towards its stated aim of 200 MW of solar installed by 2020.
Trina Solar Q3 results reveal first profit for nine quarters
The Chinese solar company follows in the footsteps of Jinko Solar and Canadian Solar in returning to profit towards the end of 2013.
Stanford report asks: what might the solar future look like?
Stanford University and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment gathered together 20 top solar executives this summer for a one-day workshop to discuss how the solar industry might play out in the future. The results made for some interesting reading.
Scatec Solar to build 50 MW Ghana PV plant
The Norwegian solar company also estimates that the entire African continent requires $100 billion in PV investment over the next decade if it is to wean itself off unsustainable energy.
Yingli Solar announces 1 MW of accumulative solar shipments to Jordan
As Jordan aims for 600 MW of installed solar capacity by 2020, Yingli Solar are well positioned to improve on their 20% market share in the country.
RustMo 1 PV plant in South Africa begins commercial operation
The 7 MW installation from juwi was brought online a week ahead of schedule, supplying clean energy to the grid in the north west of the country.
First Solar to invest $100 million in Japan PV development
The investment was announced on the same day the company also revealed details of an agreement with JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation to distribute its high efficiency PV modules in Japan.
Arizona votes on monthly fee for solar installations
Regulators on Thursday voted 3-2 in favour of a $0.70 kW surcharge on all new solar customers from January 1, 2014, adding approximately $5 per month to their bills.
