Bill Gates once again shunned solar power from his vision for energy access in Africa in his talk at the University of Pretoria in South Africa on Sunday, where he argued that whilst “cheap, clean energy” is what Africa needs, solar does not fit the bill.
Struggling Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has appointed Lin Qi, currently the executive vice-president and chief operation officer of parent company, Hanergy Holding Group as an executive director.
The solar segment is not short of new hires and comings and goings, with solar industry stakeholders responding to the shifts in a dynamic global market. In our inaugural Movers & Shakers segment, PV Tech attempts to bring the industry back to its roots and rounds up key career moves of the last fortnight.
Bankrupt renewables firm SunEdison, currently in Chapter 11 proceedings said the recently appointed CFO designee, Ilan Daskal had resigned from the company on June 27. Separately, SunEdison said in an SEC filing that it was further delaying the release of its 2015 annual report.
Leading ‘Silicon Module Super league’ (SMSL) member Trina Solar has said its well respected chief financial officer, Ms. Teresa Tan has resigned to ‘pursue other personal interests.’
David Hunt of Hyperion Executive Search, reveals how those unlucky enough to be impacted by job cuts in the solar sector can forge a new career in the energy storage market.
