Solar-Fabrik files for self administration insolvency
The German module manufacturer seeks restructuring process following poor sales at the end of 2014 and reduced outlook for first half of 2015.
Jordan’s solar tender bears fruit
Interest in the MENA country’s burgeoning solar PV sector attracts Japanese finance as modest plans unveiled.
Solarcentury and Magnetar Solar to bring 111 MW of UK PV online before April
Magnetar Solar agrees to purchase 71 MW Solarcentury pipeline, with the latter also building an additional 40 MW of PV projects for Magnetar Solar.
Younicos forms new business units to capitalize on growing storage market
The Berlin-based energy storage company announces creation of three new business divisions and experienced senior management team as it eyes global opportunities within the sector.
China unveils 15 GW solar target
Government wants to treble the amount of DG, including at least 3.15 GW of rooftop solar. The 15 GW total figure would represent a 50 per cent rise on the 10 GW installed in 2014.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
UK solar had them shouting from the rooftops this week, there was plenty to ponder after the WFES in Abu Dhabi, good news from Chile and President Obama’s meeting with Narendra Modi gave us the excuse to upload a picture of The Moody Blues… ask your parents.
Homeboy Industries to help build 73 MW Redwood Solar Farms project in California
The training program helping former gang members turn over a new leaf will provide labor for 8minutenergy and sPower’s three solar installations in Kern County.
BayWa r.e. to sell SolarEdge inverters in Germany
The German renewable energy company has signed a distribution pact with the Israeli PV equipment supplier to carry its inverter systems.
EIA joins chorus to dismiss oil price threat to solar
Chief energy analyst at the U.S. Energy Information Administration sees no direct threat to renewable energy in the face of plunging oil values.
Germany approves pilot tenders for ground-mounted PV plants
The federal government is using the pilot tender scheme to gain experience as it gradually transforms the country’s entire support system for renewable energy.
