Spain's T-Solar signs $67.6 million loan deal for 20 MW California solar park
The U.S.-Mexican North American Development Bank has so far financed eight utility-scale projects in California, Arizona and Texas. Its latest endeavor, a 20 MW park with T-Solar, will serve residents in California and Mexico.
US industry sees EU-China settlement in mixed light
Industry representatives in the U.S. are divided over the recent EU-China trade dispute settlement and remain unsatisfied with anti-dumping measures against Chinese imports. The PV sector nevertheless continues to grow.
Record quarterly shipment numbers for Trina Solar
Chinese module manufacturer Trina Solar reported a 64.6% increase in second-quarter module shipments compared to the first quarter while nearly halving its net loss.
M+W Americas acquires Gehrlicher Solar America
The acquisition of Gehrlicher Solar America creates a “one-stop shop” for clients seeking project design, procurement, installation and operation, says M+W Americas CEO Rick Whitney.
First Solar, Sharp defend turf against China's global PV domination
While First Solar remains the leading PV module supplier in the U.S. and India and Sharp in Japan, Chinese rivals, benefitting from the wave of insolvencies in the West, have dominated the rest of the globe over the past year.
PV demand in China and Japan to reach 9 GW in second half of 2013
A PV demand increase of 100% is expected from China and Japan in the second half of 2013. Japan remains the most active PV market this year with 150% growth, according to NPD Solarbuzz.
First floating solar power station in India
A floating solar power station is due to be tested in Kolkata, India. An expert team is currently working on the prototype which is funded by the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Toshiba breaks solar ground in Virgin Islands
Toshiba is overseeing construction of a 4 MW solar plant on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix following a 20-year PPA signed last year with the local Water and Power Authority.
Germany: SolarWorld drills further for lithium
The German state of Saxony has approved a request by SolarWorld to conduct six further test drillings into the lithium deposits in Zinnwald, a mountainous area near the Czech border.
JinkoSolar to supply 23 MW of modules to Swinerton project in California
Swinerton will employ 23 MW of JinkoSolar modules for a new utility-scale project in Fresno County. The San Francisco-based group will soon begin construction on the 350 MW Moapa Solar Plant in Nevada.
