Trina Solar this week announced a US$45 million settlement in an ongoing lawsuit with Solyndra, but a hearing with Yingli in the same case could yield the bigger story, writes John Parnell.
Spain-based renewables firm Abengoa began insolvency proceedings yesterday after Gonvarri, an arm of industrial group Gestamp, decided against a plan to invest around EUR350 million (US$371 million) into the company.
Independent PV power producer Sky Solar Holdings has reported relatively flat third-quarter revenue as it remained conservative in its capital allocation for building PV projects, while continuing to focus on completing projects in Japan, due to its financing partnerships in the country.
Struggling ‘Silicon Module Super League’ member Yingli Green Energy has missed shipment guidance for the third quarter and will take a non-cash impairment charge of US$581.3 million on long-lived manufacturing assets, due to lower utilisation rates.
Struggling PV manufacturer China Sunergy (CSUN) experienced a significant increase in shipments and revenue from the US in its fiscal second quarter financial results.
Australia’s Green Party has proposed a pathway to reaching a “90% by 2030” renewable energy target for the country, also proposing to double energy efficiency from current levels.
