Leading PV manufacturing equipment supplier Meyer Burger Technology has reported strengthening sales, orders and backlog in the first half of 2016, driven by planned capacity expansions from major PV manufacturers across wafer, cell and modules, primarily in Asia.
California-based SunLink strikes deal with engineering firm Ganges Internationale to deploy 1.4GW of solar power in India, starting with tracker project northwest of Bangalore.
Indian renewable energy firm, Tata Power Solar, a subsidiary of Tata Power, has commissioned a 100MW solar project under local content requirements in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
The Indian state of Madhya Pradesh plans to extend its guarantee to developers bidding for capacity in the 750MW Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park, so that payments will be met by the government in the case of any default from the off-takers.
Integrated PV manufacturer SolarWorld has started using two module assembly subcontractors to boost capacity to meet demand in the US and Europe, according to the company’s first half 2016 financial report.
Renewable energy developer Mytrah Energy has awarded a contract to PV inverter manufacturer Sungrow to provide 150MW of central inverters for its projects in the Indian states of Telangana and Punjab.
In this week's Movers & Shakers, PV Tech centres in on employment news in the US, as we examine career shifts in storage, manufacturing, non-profit and integrated energy companies.
PV and electronics equipment manufacturing and automation specialist Manz AG has reported continued demand for automation system in China for solar manufacturing applications that have generated €17.5 million in first half year revenue, up 66.7% from the prior year period.
