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China Sunergy Starts Module Assembly in France
China Sunergy has begun assembling solar modules in France through OEM cooperation with KDG Energy, a French manufacturer of high quality PV modules.SunEdison Secures Financing for PV System in Bulgaria
SunEdison has completed a euro 155 million non-recourse debt financing arrangement with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and UniCredit Group for SunEdison's 60.4MWpSMA Proposes Dividend of €1.30 per Share
Inverter manufacturer, SMA recorded sales of €1.7 billion with an operating profit (EBIT) of €240.3 million in 2011.S.A.G. Solarstrom Set to Close 48 MW PV Project Sale
S.A.G. Solarstrom estimates that the sales process of the 48 MWp Serenissima project will be concluded shortly. The complexity of the transaction unexpectedly delayed closing due to a high degree of administrative effort.PV Crystalox Solar Announces Preliminary 2011 Results
The Group's shipment volumes of 384MW in 2011 were slightly above the 378MW achieved in 2010. However, Group revenue was 17% lower at €210.4 million due to the effect of lower average selling prices which impacted profitability leading to earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), before exceptional items, of €4.1 million, representing a margin of 1.9%.Solar Photovoltaic Demand in the US to Grow by 20% in 2013 to 4.3 Gigawatts, Reports NPD Solarbuzz
Demand for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in the US is forecast to grow significantly during 2013 and post another record high of 4.3 gigawatts (GW), an increase of almost 20% compared to 2012, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz North America PV Markets Quarterly.
Solar Photovoltaic Wafer Production Forecast to Grow 19% in 2013, Reports NPD Solarbuzz
After falling 15% in 2012, solar photovoltaic wafer production is forecast to grow 19% in 2013, passing 30 GW and recovering to the 2011 level, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz Polysilicon and Wafer Supply Chain Quarterly.
Top-20 Solar Photovoltaic Module Suppliers Grab 70% Market Share in Q1’13, Reports NPD Solarbuzz
The top 20 solar photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers accounted for almost 70% of global PV shipments in Q1’13, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz Module Tracker Quarterly report.
