REC Silicon shifting polysilicon sales outside China

US-based polysilicon producer REC Silicon is planning to attempt to shift its current FBR-based (fluidised bed reactor) polysilicon production sales away from China over tariff duty uncertainties and the eventual ramp of its JV FBR-base plant in China in 2017.

Bolivia planning first grid-connected PV power plant

The Bolivian government has chosen German engineering firm DEEA Solutions to carry out a feasibility study for what would be the country’s first grid-connected PV power plant.

New US solar jobs census finds ‘coast to coast’ economic boon

The Solar Foundation has released the results of a long-term mission to decipher solar employment trends within the United States at the state level, highlighting promising numbers within the market as a whole.

Hyundai’s solar sales fall in Q4

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) reported a decline in solar cell and PV module sales in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Tough times ahead for inverter market despite steady growth: GTM

Inverter manufacturers face a growing but increasingly tough market over the next four years characterised by cost pressures and ever tighter margins, GTM Research claims.

Round-the-world solar flight takes off from Abu Dhabi in two weeks

The start of the first attempt to fly around the world powered by solar energy is now just two weeks away, starting in the United Arab Emirates, with the flight’s control centre revealed to be in Monaco.

Astronergy latest module manufacturer to reach new UL fire standards

Thin-film module manufacturer Astronergy has announced that it is the latest company to earn the UL1703 Certificate with Type1 fire performance.

Coronal group to acquire HelioSage, establish new company

Alternative energy firm Coronal Group has purchased the majority of the assets from HelioSage Energy and has founded Coronal Development Services — establishing a solar development solutions company available to clients in North America.

Tesla to launch consumer home batteries ‘fairly soon’

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has revealed that its home battery storage products will be available “fairly soon”.

More bang for your buck: getting the most from PV asset management

Building a PV power plant is one thing; making sure it pays is a whole different game. Laura E. Stern explains the benefits of combining physical and financial solar asset management in maximising a plant’s profitability.

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