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1-2-2013Yingli Green Energy Establishes Strategic Partnership with SAP
Jan. 31, 2013 - Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited today announced that it has entered a strategic partnership agreement (the "Agreement") with SAP AG. -
1-2-2013
Canadian Solar to Receive US$40 Million Loan
Jan. 31, 2013 - Canadian Solar Inc. today announced that Credit Suisse will provide the Company with an up to US$40 million, 1 year tenor loan. The loan will be used to finance Canadian Solar's previously announced acquisition of 4 solar projects in Ontario, Canada. -
31-1-2013asola Solarpower Uses Insolvency Plan Proceedings in Self-Administration for Restructure
30.01.2013 - asola Solarpower GmbH, Erfurt, applied to Erfurt Local Court for the institution of insolvency plan proceedings in self-administration under the ESUG (law for further facilitation of the restructuring of businesses) in order to prepare and implement the restructuring of the company on 23.1.2013. The court has already ruled the stay of execution for the company. This gives the manufacturer 5 of crystalline PV modules time to draw up a restructuring plan that will orientate the company optimally to the more intense future challenges in the market as regards competition and remuneration policy. An administrator to be appointed by the court will monitor the restructuring of the company. The present business management remains fully capable of acting furthermore. The significant and biggest creditors financing the company help carry the reorganization in the insolvency procedure as well as the new strategic focus and will accompany this about the board of creditors actively. Business operations continue unchanged, allowing clients to continue to obtain asola premium modules in the usual quality. All receivables from accounts receivable trade newly commissioned by asola Solarpower will be paid regularly. Staff monthly salaries are assured through the insolvency substitute benefits of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Labour Agency). The other two companies in the asola group, asola Quantum Solarpower AG and asola Automotive Solar Deutschland GmbH, are not affected by the insolvency proceedings. -
31-1-2013Enel Green Power: New PV Plants Enter Service in Greece
January 30th, 2013 – Enel Green Power (EGP) is strengthening its position in the Greek solar power sector through the entry into service of 19 new photovoltaic plants, the last of those envisaged for the country within the framework of EGP's 2012-2016 business plan. -
31-1-2013
AEG Announces a New Contract for 240MW Solar Power Plants in Eastern Europe
30 January 2013 - AEG Power Solutions opens the year by announcing a major contract with a large Western European EPC. This deal is the third large solar contract in Eastern Europe that the group is awarded. It covers photovoltaic utility scale equipment and services for 240MW. AEG Power Solutions will provide complete electrical systems for nine photovoltaic power plants in Eastern Europe. -
30-1-2013Trina Solar to Supply 30MW Solar Modules to Gestamp Solar for Two Projects in South Africa
Jan. 29, 2013 - Trina Solar Limited (TSL) announced today that it will supply 30MW of photovoltaic modules to Gestamp Solar for two projects in South Africa. -
30-1-2013Kyocera to Supply Solar Modules and Services for "Social Contribution Mega-Solar Power Plant Project" in Japan
28 January 2013 – Kyocera Solar Corporation (herein "KSC"), Plus Social Co., Ltd. (herein "PS"); and The Trans Value Trust Company, Ltd. (herein "Trans Value") have announced that they are working together to install the country's first-ever social contribution mega-solar power generation plant (provisional name: Ryukoku Solar Park). The 1.85-megawatt solar project will sell the electricity generated under Japan's generous feed-in tariff (FIT) and donate the profits to local communities, creating a model that provides funds to solve social problems while promoting the spread of renewable energy. -
30-1-2013Mage Solar, Paradise Energy Provide 1.12MW PV Power Plant for Concrete Manufacturer
January 29, 2013 – Mage Solar and Paradise Energy Solutions announced the completion of a 1.12 MW system for Martin Limestone Inc. -
29-1-2013
Panasonic Completes Solar Project at University of Colorado Boulder
Jan. 25, 2013 - Panasonic Eco Solutions North America announces that it has completed a 500kW solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation installation at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder). The system was developed and built by Panasonic with local support from Lighthouse Solar. Financing was provided by a subsidiary of Renewable Social Benefits Fund ("RSBF"). The new installation will help the university meet its short-term goal of powering the campus with green energy, reducing energy usage and cost, while fulfilling part of its long-term goal for a carbon-neutral campus, outlined in the pledge made by former CU-Boulder Chancellor G.P. "Bud" Peterson to the American College and University President Climate Commitment. -
29-1-2013
DEGER Equips New Solar Park in Greece
Jan. 28, 2013 - A 100 kilowatt solar park near the Greek city of Komotini has started operating. It is equipped with 10 DEGERtraker 9000NT tracking systems.