NRG Solar acquires large-scale project on Guam
Developed by Houston-based Quantum Utility Generation, Guam’s first utility-scale solar plant will now go to NRG Solar, which will own and operate the 25.65 MW facility.
China imposes anti-dumping duties on US, South Korean polysilicon
U.S. and South Korean polysilicon manufacturers will face anti-dumping import tariffs in China of up to 57% beginning July 24. U.S. producers REC and Hemlock face the highest rates.
Uruguay kicks off second stage of PV procurement process
Uruguay has begun accepting applications for new large-scale solar projects to meet the country’s 200 MW target.
Mecasolar's tracker sales reflect changing market dynamics
Mecasolar achieved a record 400 MW in tracker sales in the first half of the year, and while Europe remains its biggest market, the company will soon generate most of its business in other territories.
Phoenix Solar to build 1.8 MWp PV plant in Saudi Arabia
Phoenix Solar has begun its second project for Saudi Arabian energy group Saudi Aramco, a 1.8 MWp plant in Riyadh. The Gulf region has become a key market for the recently restructured German company.
South Korea eager to develop solar in Honduras
South Korea and Honduras are partnering on a wide range of areas, including renewable energy. The Asian powerhouse is providing nearly $50 million for solar projects in the country.
Import duties: further movement in EU-China negotiations
The EU and China are apparently continuing intensive negotiations on a possible settlement of the PV product trade dispute. EU trade commissioner Karel De Gucht and Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng are due to discuss the matter later this week. Moreover, the EU has reportedly offered China a compromise.
China lifts PV installation target to 35 GW by 2015
In order to stimulate PV consumption and control industrial overcapacity in the domestic market, China has increased its PV energy target to 35 GW by 2015.
Activ Solar commissions fifth Odessa park
Activ Solar is building a 34 MWp Bolgrad Solar Park in Odessa, Ukraine. The project, which will feature 141,000 modules, brings the Austrian company’s installed capacity in the region to 180 MWp.
Renesola raises shipment forecasts
Renesola saw shipping levels during the second quarter surpass initial predictions. The revision means more optimistic full-year figures for the Chinese manufacturer.
