German PV module manufacturer Solar-Fabrik expects to issue a warning in the next few days regarding junction box failures on its solar panels that could lead to fires.
Dubai-based Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Environmental Services (ALJ) has acquired Spanish PV project developer Fotowatio Solar Renewable Ventures (FRV) for an undisclosed amount.
UK-based project developer and EPC Solarcentury is to be supplied with around 33,000 Trina Solar made PC14 modules for a 9.9MWp solar farm project in Cocle province, central Panama.
Destined for the US market, long-term manufacturing partner of SunEdison, Flextronics has started producing solar modules at its facility in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Tier-1 PV manufacturer and project developer ET Solar said it had secured turnkey EPC services for a 50MWp solar power plant in Israel, along with local partners G-Systems and El-Mor Group.
Suntech’s PV modules have received the VDE Quality-Tested certification, placing them as one of three brands globally to have passed VDE Institute’s enhanced hail test.