Japan's solar installations surge in first quarter
Information and analytics provider IHS Inc. has released a new report that shows a total installed PV capacity of 1.5 GW in Japan in the first quarter of 2013. The strong growth is expected to carry on throughout 2013.
Hanwha SolarOne narrows first quarter net loss as shipments rise
Hanwha SolarOne Co. Ltd. narrowed its net loss in the first quarter as higher shipments boosted overall revenue.
SolarWorld Q1 losses surpass $50 million
Declining shipments, price pressure and a downturn in the domestic market took their toll on SolarWorlds bottom line in the first quarter of the year: the one-time industry leader saw a significant drop in revenue while losses swelled dramatically.
Storage: Finding the right partners
Boston-based Lux Research has released a new report “Finding the Perfect Partner in the Global Grid Storage Market” that pinpoints strategic valuable partnerships as the key to success for developers as the storage market continues to grow. The Americas are slated to lose grid storage market share while Europe will see an expansion.
[UPDATE] Greentech plans to invest in the U.S.
Greentech Energy Systems A/S plans to invest in the United States, as business in Europe remains low.
SMA to expand operations in South Africa
Germanys SMA Solar Technology AG is planning to set up new inverter production facilities in South Africa in an effort to not only meet increasing PV demand but also local content requirements in the fast growing market.
US senators introduce energy storage bill
U.S. Senators have introduced a Storage Technology for Renewable and Green Energy Act for 2013. This Act, also known as the STORAGE Act, will promote the deployment of energy storage technologies in the U.S. All storage technologies are supported by the bill.
Sunways: "Business operations back to normal"
LDK subsidiary Sunways aims to prevent insolvency proceedings, as the company announced today (Wednesday) that business operations are back to normal.
China Merchants to build 300 MW project in home market
China Merchants New Energy Group has signed a deal with the Chinese city of Xingtai to build 300 MW of solar projects.
EU considers possibility of negotiated settlement with the U.S. for China solar trade dispute
EU Trade commissioner Karel De Gucht met with Chinese vice minister of Commerce Zhong Shan for an informal meeting on Monday in Brussels to discuss the EU-China solar trade dispute, according to an EU statement released on Monday. The EU might seek U.S. help, if necessary.
