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EC confirms solar glass anti-subsidy investigation

The European Commission (EC) has officially launched an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of solar glass from China to the EU. While a final determination could take up to 13 months, provisional duties may be applied within nine.

Hanergy goes downstream

Chinese solar cell and module manufacturer Hanergy Solar has announced a concerted effort to break into downstream power generation with the launch of its Hanergy Global Solar Power and Applications Group.

Suntech troubles hit poly supplier OCI

South Korean polysilicon manufacturer OCI has been dragged into the Suntech maelstrom thanks to an overreliance on the ailing Chinese cell and module manufacturer.

Proposal to raise French 2020 PV targets

To spur the national PV market, France’s environment and energy agency recommends installing more than ten GW of new capacity over the next six years.

Germany's Economics Minister seeks to reduce PV FIT to €0.10/kWh

Germany’s Federal Economics Minister and Free Democratic Party (FDP) leader has said he wants to reduce the country’s photovoltaic FIT to just €0.10/kWh. In his view, investment could thus be encouraged in storage systems.

Solar Bankers interested in Bosch's German PV facility

Solar Bankers could take over Bosch’s photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Germany. A progress report on the negotiations concerning Bosch’s solar shares is expected this May. By the end of the year, the Stuttgart-based company wants to completely exit the crystalline photovoltaic business.

LDK sells 25 million shares to Fulai in second agreement

In a second share purchase agreement, LDK Solar has announced it will sell 25 million newly issued ordinary shares to Fulai Investments Limited for US$25.7 million.

Spain: PV sector did not increase 2012 tariff deficit

The PV sector did not cause Spain’s power tariff deficit to increase to its record level in 2012, according to the country’s National Energy Commission (CNE).

Russia unveils draft renewable energy law

Russia’s Energy Ministry submitted a draft renewable energy law to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev for approval on 15 April. It is aimed at supporting the deployment of renewable energy sources including solar, wind and hydroelectric power plants across the country.

Yingli signs $165 million loan agreement with CDB

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has signed two loan agreements with the China development Bank (CDB) worth US$165 million.

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