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Applied Materials reported a surprise GAAP operating loss for its Energy and Environmental Solutions (EES) segment of US$322 million that included impairment charges of US$278 million. Non-GAAP operating loss was US$34 million.

JinkoSolar has launched its PID-free all-black 'Eagle II' series module at SNEC, being held in Shanghai this week.

German module provider Conergy and Spanish renewable energy supplier Gamma Solutions have formed a partnership to install solar systems on nine public buildings in Spain.

The latest iteration of JA Solar’s ‘Cypress’ solar module was revealed during SNEC in Shanghai this week.

Struggling LDK Solar has reported a net loss of US$1.05 billion in 2012, the starkest figure in an annual report containing volumes of negative financial figures.

SMA Solar Technology is continuing to tout the expectation that a dire PV market this year will lead to the company making further headcount reductions.

Chinese thin-film manufacturer Hanergy has acquired Engensa, a UK-based home energy systems provider, for an undisclosed purchase price.

Renewable energy developer Sempra U.S. Gas & Power has dedicated the first phase of Arizona's Mesquite solar project, expected to become one of the largest PV plants in North America.

PV projects in Thailand as well as strong demand in select European countries saw Conergy post its highest ever first quarter shipments.

South Africa has inked agreements with the preferred bidders for nine solar projects under the second round of its national renewable energy procurement programme.