Solar securities may offer major investment potential
A new study has found that securities from solar PPAs can make a healthy profit while making billions of dollars availalbe to finance solar project.
REC Silicon narrows loss
The Norwegian company, largely based in the U.S., says it has so far evaded Chinese duties by using available legal options offered by Chinese law.
US challenges India's domestic content requirement
The White House argues that India’s domestic content requirements not only hinder international cooperation on clean energy but also make solar energy more expensive for the country.
Taiwanese cell makers fear duties amid booming demand
Cell and wafer manufacturers in Taiwan are reporting record figures. But the industry is reportedly concerned about moves by Chinese module makers to represent it in talks with the U.S. authorities.
Wacker Poly sales rise brings only limited benefits
Parent company Wacker Chemie AG had to rely on its core chemicals businesses to make up for ‘persistently low’ polysilicon prices. But Wacker’s polysilicon division saw a 7% sales rise, year-on-year, in the fourth quarter.
SEIA proposes deal to remove US and Chinese duties
US Industry body the SEIA says Chinese manufacturers could pay into a fund for their American counterparts in return for all duties being lifted. The group also wants China to remove its polysilicon duties.
Point-Counterpoint: US solar sector squabbles over China
President Barack Obama may soon have to referee the U.S. solar industry’s ongoing rumble over Chinese PV imports and SolarWorld’s zealous crusade against Beijing’s proactive role.
GCL issues profit warning
Ambitious GCL has warned shareholders it expects another loss for 2013. Plans for 1 GW of project development are a sign of the company’s hopes 2014 will bring salvation.
Advanced Energy buys AEG control module business
The U.S.-based power conversion firm will contract AEG Power Solutions GmbH to manufacture modules at its factory in Germany.
Chinese modules with Taiwanese cells still Chinese
The European Commission says a clarification of rules of origin tightens import regulations for Chinese modules, preventing manufacturers from selling goods from third countries.
