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Conergy acquires 20% of Thailand PV market share with new 21 MW solar project
The PV solution and service provider has installed more than 70 MW of PV capacity in Thailand since 2012, and with a pipeline exceeding 100 MW is the market leader in Thailand.
XsunX introduces new solar power project development services
The renewable energy technology company has expanded into solar power project development and construction services.
Centrosolar applies for creditor protection
The German PV manufacturer has applied for a protective shield at a local Hamburg law court in order to protect the company from anticipated creditor demands during a restructuring process.
1366 Technologies raises $15 million for solar wafer plant
The Massachusetts, U.S.-based company received the backing in a Series C financing round led by Japan’s Tokuyama Corp. The money will be invested in a plant capable of manufacturing 250 MW of solar cells a year.
IHS cuts global inverter market forecast in face of dramatic price drops
Despite enjoying a 7% increase in shipments in 2013, the solar inverter market will contract by 9% as manufacturers are forced to lower their prices as competition increases and demand falls.
Walmart and Costco top commercial solar users in US, SEIA study finds
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) in the U.S. publishes its latest Solar Means Business report, finding that the country’s two largest retailers are committed to solar power.
France loans $136 million to fund South African solar projects
South African utility company Eskom will use the French funds to develop its solar power projects after a deal was struck between Presidents Francois Hollande and Jacob Zuma.
Thai government may purchase rooftop PV to fill commercial shortfall
Thailand: Large-scale solar farms that do not come online within the required time frame could have their contracts to sell power to the government scrapped. The government may instead purchase PV from residential suppliers.
Google invests more than $100 million in 265 MW Californian solar plant
The search engine giant has teamed up with Silver Ridge Power LLC to invest $103 million in the 265 MW Mount Signal Solar project in Imperial County, California.
More Italian headaches for Suntech
The former Chinese giant has revealed the seizure of more solar parks developed with the backing of the tarnished Global Solar Fund investment vehicle. Administrators have been appointed to 27 seized assets.
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