US, India fail to reach agreement
The two countries are on the verge of a WTO dispute over Indian domestic content requirements. The US will reportedly make a decision once details of the next batch of the National Solar Mission are released.
Sunways prepares for suspension of trading on Xetra
Correction: The German solar manufacturer will remain listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange but its shares will no longer be traded by the electronic trading system Xetra.
SunEdison signs Korean cell purchase deal
The US wafer maker will supply the materials for Shinsung Solar Energy to make 600 MW of high efficiency cells to be sold back to the Californian developer. The companies have signed a three-year deal.
SunPower gets a $42 million cash injection
The U.S. solar manufacturer will use the money to expand its solar leasing program. SunPower says it already has 20,000 American households signed up.
Germany's DB Schenker, TUV Rheinland implement new logistics systems for modules
German industry giants DB Schenker and TUV Rheinland have joined forces to offer a new logistics for the transportation of modules. The system comes into existence after a year of extensive testing between China and Germany.
Crisis in Ukraine threatens domestic PV industry
The political crisis in Ukraine is threatening to hollow out the country’s nascent PV industry as the world awaits the outcome of Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
OneRoof Energy expands solar leasing program to Massachusetts
The New England state’s solar capacity has soared due in large part to leasing programs that eliminate high upfront costs for homeowners.
UK government unveils Solar Strategy
The U.K. government today unveiled the European Union’s first dedicated national solar strategy in the English West Midlands. The government’s strategy is a shift in emphasis away from solar farms into utilizing south-facing commercial rooftops.
Romania adds 850 MW in past eight months despite incentive cuts
The country is also increasingly working with Turkey on a number of ambitious energy projects, including a plans to build 1 GW of capacity and a 450-kilometer-long submarine electricity line connecting the two countries.
Global solar PV demand soars due to increased capacity in the UK, Japan
Global solar PV demand in Q1 2014 showed a 35% increase over the same period last year, according to figures released by NPD Solarbuzz in its latest quarterly report. The same report predicts that all quarters of 2014 will hit new peaks following a record-breaking 2013.
