EDF enters Indian solar market
French electricity utility EDF’s renewables arm has signed a JV with Indian solar company Acme. The Acme Solar JV is aiming to develop an initial portfolio of 200 MW in the country.
Canadian Solar lands 8.7 MW module order
The Chinese manufacturer says the 8.7 MW project in Durango is just the first phase of an eventual 200 MW ‘mega-project’. The Durango project is expected to open in the first quarter of 2014.
Heraeus ramps up Singapore paste production
A newswire story reporting the development quotes an Heraeus VP talking of Singapore’s ‘lean management’ benefits. The report claims Heraeus’ Hanau unit will focus on technical service and operations.
Trina Solar welcomes EU move
Chinese module maker Trina welcomes the EU anti dumping and anti subsidy decision. Trina is one of the signatories to the deal thrashed out by Karel de Gucht.
EU importers must check origins of solar products
German law firm Rödl & Partner has pointed out importers will be liable to pay duties on any Chinese-made mislabelled solar products. The warning follows last week’s definitive EU verdict.
Renesola writes off old poly factory line
Chinese manufacturer Renesola has taken a $195 million hit on the closure of its out-of-date poly production line in Sichuan. The company will buy-in polysilicon to feed rising shipments.
Obama orders federal buildings to triple renewable energy use
U.S. President says government should lead by example, targeting 20% renewable energy use by 2020 for all 500,000 federal buildings.
China Sunergy says credit conditions easing
Chinese module manufacturer Sunergy blamed a temporary credit squeeze for third-quarter falls. The company is predicting better times ahead and claims the credit situation has already eased.
Operations and maintenance PV market to treble in four years
A new report examines the O&M market worldwide to 2017. The world’s three biggest O&M providers are American despite the U.S. trailing in terms of installed capacity.
New Delhi power regulators invite feedback on net metering proposals
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) will soon introduce the city’s first net metering scheme, and has called on stakeholders for suggestions and feedback.
