First Solar revenues fall, but profit and technology progress remain strong
The thin-film solar maker and developer continues to report significant increases in its module efficiency, as it moves towards more module-only sales.
Comprehensive study proves solar customers don’t hurt non-solar ones
A review of 16 state-level “value of solar” studies indicates the cost-shift argument is a sham
JA Solar settles $1 billion lawsuit with Hemlock
Facing a lawsuit in the region of $1 billion filed by polysilicon producer Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation, the Chinese Tier 1 solar company has today reached a settlement at the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
REC Silicon blames China trade dispute for suppressed Q3 revenue, job losses
The Norwegian-based polysilicon maker posts third quarter revenue of $50.9 million and cites disruption of China trade spat with U.S., plus expiration of the Chinese FIT, as reasons for lowered margins.
Enphase grows Q3 revenue & shipments, but losses persist
The microinverter specialist stems recent downward trend, posting solid Q3 revenue of $89 million and increasing microinverter shipments to 869,000. AC Battery rollout boosts performance.
Community choice aggregator signs PPA with First Solar for 40 MW-AC
The contract with MCE is the first time that First Solar has sold power to a community choice aggregator.
Tesla, SolarCity stress financial, operational benefits in advance of merger vote
Elon Musk and Lyndon Rive are arguing that SolarCity will bring cash in to Tesla’s balance sheet, while shareholders wait for the solar installer’s results call.
Florida follies: Utilities continue to fund fake pro-solar Amendment 1
One week before the vote, Florida’s utilities continue to pour millions of dollars to support the constitutional amendment they created
E.ON begins construction on 10 MW battery storage project in Arizona
The Iron Horse is the first energy storage project for E.ON North America, and accompanies a 2 MW PV system.
The cost question: Barry Cinnamon on Tesla’s Solar Roof
Like everything Elon Musk does, the unveiling of Tesla’s Solar Roof was accompanied by no shortage of fanfare. But will this latest product be a success in the market, when solar shingles have proved so difficult for other companies? pv magazine spoke with solar industry veteran Barry Cinnamon of Spice Solar about the promise and challenges of Tesla’s Solar Roof.
