Jinko Solar is affected negatively by import restrictions for solar modules to Turkey.
Jinko Solar

Turkey: Record 1 GW solar project – but still gloomy prospects for PV investments

Yesterday a joint venture formed by Kalyon Enerji and Hanwha Q Cells won the tender to build a 1 GW solar power plant in in Turkey. All components that will be used in this project must be manufactured locally. Companies like Jinko Solar and Schneider Electric are skeptical though about the perspectives of the Turkish photovoltaic market due to import restrictions and regulatory uncertainties.

Renewables and solar power brings economic benefits, IRENA says.
Hans-Christoph Neidlein

IRENA: Energy transition and decarbonization push economic growth and competitiveness

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) pointed out the economic opportunities of global energy and climate protection this morning at the start of the "Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue".

Solar module manufacturer Trina Solar merges with Fortune Solar Holdings
Trina Solar

Solar module manufacturer Trina Solar is swallowed by Fortune Solar but remains as a brand

Trina Solar has announced the merger with Red Viburnum as a subsidiary of Fortune Solar. At the same time, all shares of the company are withdrawn from the market.

Solarwatt offers high quality solar glass-glass modules.
Solarwatt

Solarwatt extends warranty conditions for dual-glass solar modules in UK and Ireland

Solarwatt has introduced a 30-year guarantee on both product and performance for its premium photovoltaic modules in the UK and Ireland. This offering is currently unmatched in the solar sector according to the company.

A new guide bings more efficiency for home energy storage systems.
IBC Solar

Battery storage systems: Four companies signed to meet the new efficiency guideline

Solarwatt, Sonnen, Kostal and SMA have signed to meet the criteria of the new efficiency guideline for residential battery storage systems. More manufacturers are expected to follow within the next days.

The Intersolar Middle East event in 2017 in Dubai will predominantly take the form of a conference.
Solar Promotion International GmbH

Intersolar Middle East 2017: Top-class specialist conference in Dubai

2017 in many of the sun-blessed countries in the Middle East, solar energy generation is at the top of the energy agenda. The Intersolar Middle East conference 2017 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) pays tribute to this fact and offers beneficial market insight and networking opportunities. It is held September 26-27.

Delta solar inverters installed.
Delta

Swiss logistics company invests in 2.34 MW rooftop solar PV system employing Delta inverters

In Frauenfeld, Switzerland, the logistics firm Rieser + Vetter installed on their distribution center one of the largest Swiss commercial rooftop PV systems. 46 Delta RPI M50A 55 kVA solar inverters were installed. 

SolarPower Europe elected new Directors and President.
SolarPower Europe

SolarPower Europe: new President and 10 new Board Directors elected

Following the Board elections of SolarPower Europe on 8 March, Dr. Christian Westermeier, Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Application Engineering of Wacker Chemie AG, has been elected as the new President, replacing the outgoing Oliver Schaefer of Sunpower.

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