Yingli signs $165 million loan agreement with CDB
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited has signed two loan agreements with the China development Bank (CDB) worth US$165 million.
First Solar agrees to sell 139 MW Californian power plant
U.S. thin film producer and project developer First Solar has agreed to the sale of its 139 MW Campo Verde Solar Project to Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The sale is expected to go through when the plant begins commercial operation this year.
Germany: Avancis in negotiations to stop production at second CIGS facility
Avancis GmBH is currently in negotiations with the workers council to temporarily stop production at its Fab 2 CIGS production facility in Torgau, Germany. Up to 220 workers will be affected by the decision, which is expected to come into effect this June.
Fox Energy to produce modules for SunEdison
MEMC Singapore has signed a manufacturing services agreement with Fox Energy, the PV production wing of Foxconn Technology, to manufacture up to 350 MW of solar modules for MEMC Electronic Materials subsidiary, SunEdison.
Canadian anti-dumping investigation launched against Chinese silicon metal
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated investigations this week into silicon metal exported from China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by Québec Silicon Limited Partnership of Bécancour, Québec, operated by Globe Speciality Metals.
European module prices rise for first time in 4 years
Module prices have increased in the European market for the first time in four years, according to a report by IHS. The upward trend is expected to continue.
Analysis: ABB's Power-One acquisition
Monday’s announcement that ABB was to acquire inverter manufacturer Power-One certainly turned heads. But where will it leave the two companies and how will it impact the photovoltaic market? IHS Solar Research Manager Sam Wilkinson assesses the implications.
Gauss Energía unveils 30 MW Mexico PV plans
Gauss Energía, a business development firm specialized in Mexicos energy sector, has announced it will launch into operation its US$100 million 30 MW Aura Solar I photovoltaic plant this August. It is expected to be the largest photovoltaic plant in Latin America when complete.
REC: Revenues down 24%, but overall losses significantly lowered
Despite a 24% decrease in revenues in Q1 2013, the Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) managed to significantly lower its losses, compared to the last quarter of 2012. In addition to posting its Q1 financial figures, the Norway-based company comments on the EU trade case. Overall, REC aspires to fill the gap left by Boschs exit from the photovoltaic business.
Enel to add 55 MW of PV capacity in Romania and 21 MW in Italy
In its 2013 to 2017 business plan, Enel Green Power states its aim to install 55 MW of photovoltaic capacity in Romania, and 21 MW in Italy by 2017.
