Germany: Hope for Bosch employees in Thuringia
The Bosch site in Arnstadt, Germany could be converted into an industrial park according to a media report. This means between 1,000 to 1,600 jobs might actually be saved at Bosch. At the moment neither Thuringia’s Minister nor Bosch are commenting on the state of affairs.
Canadian Solar commences construction on Canada's largest PV project
The 100 MW Grand Renewable Solar Project in Ontario is being developed by Samsung Renewable Energy and is expected to be operational by 2015.
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.
Batch I guidelines for Phase II of India's National Solar Mission approved
A draft proposal to introduce a change to the payment of the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) assistance announced earlier this month has now been approved.
XsunX introduces new solar power project development services
The renewable energy technology company has expanded into solar power project development and construction services.
New 7 million solar energy research center launched in Wales
Swansea University, with the financial backing of the Welsh government, has launched the Ser Solar Initiative at Baglan Energy Park, which will be chaired by Professor James Durrant.
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.
Petition filed to force Suntech into bankruptcy in the US
A petition has been filed by bondholders on Monday to force module manufacturer Suntech into involuntary bankruptcy in the U.S. The bondholders who hold about US$580,000 in bonds in the financially-troubled company are seeking to place Suntech under the Chapter 7 bankruptcy code.
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.
Positive first year for Hanwha Q Cells
Module manufacturer Hanwha Q Cells has completed its first year of operations with ramped up production capacities and reduced production costs. The company is now aiming for positive full-year figures for 2014.
