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Japanese solar PV market grows three-fold

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:16:53 +0200

SOLARSERVER - Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) reports that 1.56 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has been added in the nation between April 1st, 2012 and February 28th, 2013.

EU Panel Penalties to Hurt Solar Firms From China to U.K

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:16:13 +0200

BLOOMBERG - The European Union is poised to penalize imports of Chinese solar products, a move that would increase Europe’s cost for most photovoltaic panels an estimated 45 percent overnight.

Panasonic to Stop Making Silicon Wafers in U.S.

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:15:38 +0200

FOX - Panasonic Corp. (6752.TO) will cease U.S. production of silicon wafers for use in solar cells as it consolidates output at a new plant in Malaysia, the Nikkei reported in its Thursday morning edition.

Suntech's local creditors claim $2.5 billion as restructuring starts

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:14:47 +0200

REUTERS - Local creditors of Wuxi Suntech, the bankrupt unit of Chinese solar panel maker Suntech Power Holdings Co Ltd, on Wednesday claimed the subsidiary owed them a combined $2.5 billion, at the start of a debt restructuring process expected to last months.

PV Inverter Maker SolarMax Opens U.S. Office

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:14:14 +0200

SOLARINDUSTRYMAG - Switzerland-based inverter manufacturer Sputnik Engineering has opened the first U.S. office for its SolarMax business unit in Atlanta. The office will provide sales and research and development support for the company's U.S. operations.

U.S., EU Said to Be in Talks With China to End Solar Spat

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:00 +0200

BLOOMBERG - The Obama administration is engaged in preliminary talks with the European Union and China to settle a dispute over trade in solar-energy equipment and avoid a conflict among the world’s largest economies, according to people familiar with the discussions.

JA Solar posts another quarterly loss

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:47:18 +0200

REUTERS - Solar products maker JA Solar Holdings Co Ltd reported another quarterly loss as lower prices for panels that convert sunlight into electricity hurt the Chinese company's chances of profitability for the eighth time in a row.

German Official Calls Looming EU Solar Tariffs A 'Grave Mistake'

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:42 +0200

SOLARINDUSTRYMAG - German Economy Minister Philipp Roesler has called the European Commission's reported plans to impose import duties on Chinese solar panels a "grave mistake."

Mosaic Find 800 Investors Per Million For Crowdfunded Solar Projects

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:44:43 +0200

CLEANTECHNICA - Mosaic have been a big success around here since we first heard about them, unsurprisingly given their innovative method of crowd-funding renewable energy solutions. It turns out that we’re not the only ones excited, though, as Mosaic have just announced that 823 people have invested in their largest solar project ever, a 487 kW installation on New Jersey’s famous Wildwoods boardwalk.

India installs 557 MW of solar so far in 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:46 +0200

SOLARSERVER - Mercom Capital Group LLC (Austin, Texas, US) has released its “Indian Solar Market Update” for the second quarter of 2013, reporting that 557 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) has been installed to date in 2013.