PV-Tech Daily Newsletter 14 July 2014

Sharp takes US$141 million hit on exiting 3Sun thin-film JV with Enel

Sharp Corporation is exiting its a-Si thin-film joint venture in Europe with Enel at a cost of around US$141 million.

First Solar finally cancels 2GW Inner Mongolia PV power plant plans

Major PV energy provider, First Solar, has cancelled long-standing plans to build a 2GW PV power plant near Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, according to reports.

Germany’s ‘mixed bag’ energy law reforms pass final parliamentary hurdle

Controversial reforms to German energy law have passed another parliamentary hurdle, having been approved by the country’s upper house, the Bundesrat (federal council) and now stand to become law on 1 August.

Other News

Thumbs down for India solar budget

Solar analysts Bridge to India have given a downbeat analysis of the help given to the Indian PV industry in last week’s national budget, claiming it missed key opportunities.

SolarWorld to pay penalty on second polysilicon contract change

PV manufacturer SolarWorld has agreed to pay a penalty payment to an unidentified polysilicon supplier for changing terms on a long-term supply deal.

Neo Solar Power raises US$120 million in bond issue

The largest merchant solar cell producer, Neo Solar Power (NSP), has raised approximately US$120 million in a bond issue.

Welspun breaks ground on 50MW Maharashtra PV plant

One of India’s largest solar developers, Welspun Energy, has begun construction of a 50MW solar power plant in the state of Maharashtra.

Fab & Facilities

The changing face of the PV inverter supplier base

Ahead of a free webinar from IHS Technology and PV Tech on 29 July 2014, IHS analyst Sam Wilkinson discusses some of key trends shaping the global inverter market.