German Environment Minister tells magazine that Germany may call on the European Union to apply high import tariffs on Chinese solar panels.
Boston-based Next Step Living and SolSolution are teaming up and coordinating their community outreach to provide solar energy solutions for homes and schools.
Sunrun plans to raise $100M through debt or an initial public offering; funds would be spent on more residential solar installations.
Solarworld says it supplied four power-plant projects in the U.S. and Canada in May; projects include, 11.6MW in California, 6.1MW in New Jersey, and 33MW in Ontario, Canada.
Wilson Electric installed 1.5MW system for the Town of Prescott Valley, AZ; system used Solar Frontier thin-film panels.
Over 150 residential customers in North Carolina are now producing power from rooftop PV thanks to SunSense Solar PV program; Progress offers rebates of $1,000/kW and monthly bill credits.
Canadian Solar may cut jobs to lower costs to offset a sharp fall in selling prices; CFO says firm will reduce non-essential headcount where possible and continue to re-examine operating expenses.
Lawson Electric installed a 199.6kW system at the manufacturing facility of Brown Stove Works in Tennessee; system uses 868 Canadian Solar 230W panels with Kaco inverters and FAS Rack racking.
SMA Solar posted lower than expected operating earnings for Q1'12 and confirmed its margins would narrow this year due to increased competition in the inverter market; sees falling demand in Europe.
Motech Americas has enhanced its entire product line; highlights include new cell types, higher power modules, frame modifications, expanded mounting configurations, and progressive warranty.
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