John Parnell

A new US$2 billion renewable energy investment fund backed by Santander Bank and two major pension funds launched in London on Thursday.

JA Solar will establish a 500MW cell and module plant in India, it has been confirmed.

Chinese state-owned solar developer United PV has hinted that it would intervene should Yingli’s financial woes escalate.

Tier-one module manufacturer Trina Solar has said it expects China to hit its 17.8GW install target for 2015.

Meyer Burger has secured an order for passivated emitter rear cell (PERC) technology equivalent to 2.5GW of annual capacity.

German manufacturer SolarWorld will launch bifacial modules, a new storage system and a new residential inverter at Intersolar Europe this year.

The world’s second largest solar manufacturer, Yingli Green Energy, has raised "substantial doubts" over its ability to continue "as a going concern".

Module manufacturer REC Solar has launched a certification scheme for installers in the Philippines.

French solar developer Solairedirect has acquired 72MW of development-stage projects in Chile as well as agreeing its first deal in the US.

The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has hardened its stance against solar trade defence duties by joining the SETI Alliance.