Canadian Solar advances North American shift with new plant, new CEO
The company is increasingly shifting its manufacturing focus to the U.S., including the upcoming launch of a major plant in Indiana making high-tech solar cells Key Takeaways: Canadian Solar will…
Solar subsidies likely to top agenda at Trump-Xi meeting
American solar installers have stopped doing business with China-backed U.S. production centers due to uncertainties about their products’ eligibility for government subsidies Key Takeaways: China-linked U.S. solar panel makers may…
PODCAST: Solar Red Ink, and a ‘Blind Box’ Crackdown
A growing number of Chinese solar panel makers are falling into the red due to huge overcapacity and resulting price wars. What's needed to bring the industry back to health? And the Xinhua news agency warns against the addictive nature of 'blind box' collectible toys. Does this signal a new government crackdown ahead?
JinkoSolar finds rare bright spot in new Saudi tie-up
The company unveiled a $1 billion joint venture with two local entities to produce cutting-edge solar panels in the Middle East Key Takeaways: JinkoSolar is forming a $1 billion joint…
CHINA BULLETIN: Factories Send Mixed Signals
In this week’s issue mixed manufacturing messages, China stocks in bull territory, and travelers stay closer to home. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a…
Hillhouse boosts Longi position after probe, as it pivots to global focus
The private equity firm was told by China’s securities regulator to buy back shares in the solar company after selling them without the necessary disclosure Key Takeaways: Hillhouse Capital has…
Solar storm takes the shine off JinkoSolar
The solar panel maker’s revenue rose just 9.4% in last year’s fourth quarter, far slower than its 66% jump in product shipments, as the industry suffered from tumbling prices Key…