Solar Universe lauds HERO program
The property assessed clean energy financing option being adopted across Southern California could see 90 MW of new solar added this year. Renovate America says the program could drive 400 MW of installations by the end of 2016.
Researchers develop 'unleaded' solar cell
Employing tin instead of lead, the new cell may well lead to an environmentally friendly breakthrough in photovoltaics.
German center to work with Saudi university
The Stuttgart-based ZSW will work with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The five-year collaboration will drive research into the performance of thin film cells under desert conditions.
Chinese suppliers solidify module dominance, finds IHS
World’s leading makers of PV modules strengthened their position at the apex of the market last year, with Yingli Green Energy leading the way.
Yingli Solar signs contract for 30 MW PV projects in Turkey
The Chinese solar company has partnered with local firm Tekno Ray Solar to develop 30 MW of PV projects throughout the country.
JinkoSolar to supply 37.2 MW of modules for Californian solar park
Two solar projects in San Bernadino, Lone Valley Solar Parks I and II, will receive the Chinese manufacturer’s high efficiency panels.
Midsummer enjoys 192% revenue turnaround in 2013
The CIGS production line supplier tripled its revenue last year, returning to the black after a difficult 2012.
Sunways AG announces sale of solar inverter business
News comes just one week after an offer to purchase the inverter business was lodged, and mere days after a German court opened insolvency proceedings.
Global polysilicon market on course for 15% increase
Researchers at Bloomberg New Energy Finance expect global sales of polysilicon to top $6 billion this year, fuelled by demand from China and Japan.
JinkoSolar announces 100 MW Chile supply deal
The Chinese solar company has agreed to supply modules for two PV projects in Chile’s Atacama Desert region.
