Mounting Systems: Back on track with new investor
Interview: pv magazine speaks with Mounting Systems Managing Director Stefan Spork about the company’s new ownership structure and its continuing internationalization strategy.
CBD Energy acquires 30% stake in Environmental Engineering
The deal provides the Australian company with a beachhead in the growing Thai market and an additional 100 MW pipeline. Environmental Engineering in turn has the right to use the Westinghouse Solar brand.
Zhenfa to buy 51% stake in STR Holdings
The acquisition will give the U.S. encapsulant manufacturer a major beachhead in China’s growing PV market. For STR shareholdders, the deal could mean a $22.6 million dividend windfall.
NRG to acquire mobile solar startup Goal Zero
The U.S. energy group is taking a bold step into the mobile solar business with the purchase of the Utah-based maker of personal solar products.
Abengoa boosts net profit as operations expand in North America
The Spanish group continued its global diversification in the first half of 2014, achieving 39% of its revenue from North America and 25% from South America.
Enphase Energy, Vivint Solar sign three-year supply deal
The companies have extended their existing inverter supply agreement aimed at the U.S. residential solar rooftop segment.
Semi-portable PV diesel hybrid under development
International construction company Laing ORourke is developing a semi-portable solar/diesel hybrid array, with the aim of providing power to construction sites and semi-permanent mining operations.
Brits in thrall to solar as PV tops power desirability chart
U.K.’s Department of Energy and Climate Change public opinion tracker finds support for solar stands at 82% while backing for fracking wanes.
Trina Solar to add 49.9 MW to UK solar portfolio
Trina to develop utility-scale solar park in the U.K., adding to the 23.8 MW PV capacity the company has already installed in the country.
Seven North Carolina solar farms set for Canadian Solar modules
Deal sees Canadian Solar supply 44 MW of its high efficient modules to seven solar forms in North Carolina before the end of the year.
