2013

May 31, 2013

India should learn from China, Force First Solar and others to set factories in India

China forces Foreign companies to set factories in China China has done a fabulous job in forcing foreign companies to play by its rule in the […]
May 30, 2013

11 Solar Stories of the week

Solar News 1) Japan sees a repeat of the German and Italian solar booms. Can it last? 2) Euro fears drive up prices of Taiwanese solar cells 3) ABB […]
May 30, 2013

Solar Capital Investment to hit a bottom in 2013 reach 2006 levels

 Capital Investment in Solar Industry projected at $2.3 billion in 2013 The solar industry has been sick in the last couple of years as massive over-investment […]
May 29, 2013

Quality Crisis in the $77 billion Solar Industry

Is the quality of Solar Modules compromised today Just when the entire world is getting “solarized“, has crept in another issue regarding the quality standards of […]
May 29, 2013

Europe and China play $27 billion Solar poker game

47% Duty to be imposed by EC Europe and China are playing a high stake poker game with stake value of $27 billion as the European […]
May 28, 2013

Key Solar Developments around the Globe this week

More Solar Plants, Supplies and Leasing Programs around the Globe 1) YGE supplies Solar Panels to largest PV power plant in Malaysia Yingli Green Energy (YGE) […]
May 28, 2013

The Chinese want to manufacture Solar Products in India to escape the looming Anti-dumping Duties

The Indian solar manufacturing industry is running on fumes with 10% capacity utilization. Even the bigger capacity players like Tata Power, Indosolar and Moser Baer are […]
May 27, 2013

Could the Global Solar Market to grow to a stupendous 62 GW by 2018

Global Solar Industry Scenario The global Solar industry has been in a pickle in the last couple of years with a huge number of bankruptcies amid […]
May 26, 2013

7 steps you should take to improve your Savings

We are in era where the only thing which is certain is uncertainty. The world economy is facing one of the tough times and the development […]
May 25, 2013

5 Ways to Make Your Commute to Work More Eco-Friendly

Commute in an Eco-friendly Way The commute to and from work can add up quickly in gas expenses. According to Project America, the average passenger car […]
May 24, 2013

Technology war again between "Google Now'' and Apple's "Siri"

Google as tech giant needs no introduction of its own. From various online services like Gmail, Google maps and Google Calendar entries to Free Android OS, […]
May 24, 2013

Desperate Suntech sells Solar Panels for a huge Loss

Suntech – Sequence of Events leading it to the current State Suntech (STP) is the company known for its massive management blunders and huge losses since 2010. […]
May 23, 2013

Solar News play with Investor sentiments

The Unpredictable Solar Industry There was news two days earlier that US and Europe may strike a deal with China, in order to prevent the solar […]
May 23, 2013

Sunpower continues its Innovative Streak

SunPower pairs Solar Installations with lithium ion batteries SunPower (SPWR) plans to add storage options to its solar energy installations, most probably lithium ion batteries. The company has […]
May 22, 2013

Will India be oppressed once again this time by the Western Solar Power

FSLR thinks Indian Regulatory system to be “relatively sophisticated” India has been a big market for the US based First Solar (FSLR), with the company already […]
May 22, 2013

9 Solar Stories on GWI

Solar News 1) Is Global Solar Trade Peace in the works 2) After Czech and Spain, Greece introduces retroactive taxes on solar plants 3) Sunpower to pair solar energy […]
May 21, 2013

Chinese Solar stocks soar in a massive short squeeze

Positive Solar Market Reaction following JASO The solar stocks have been very volatile. It is very difficult investing in this sector, because the sector has become […]
May 21, 2013

Solar Power comes to the humble Auto Rickshaw Pullers in India

Solar Powered Rickshaws Solar energy descends into another major area of pollution in India. It is the three wheeled auto rickshaws this time. The auto rickshaws […]
May 20, 2013

ECB for Housing – Risk Without Returns

External Commercial Borrowing/ ECB External Commercial Borrowing or ECB is an instrument used in India to help corporates access foreign money. ECBs include loans, buyer/supplier credit, special […]
May 20, 2013

Solar Wafer Makers remain under pressure despite strong Volume Growth in 2013

Leading solar wafer companies like Renesola (SOL), GCL Poly Energy, SAS and others remain under pressure due to the below cost prices of solar wafers. The […]
May 19, 2013

Crop Insurance in India

India has a large and diverse agriculture sector and the farm output is one of the highest, making India rank second in the world. States like […]
May 18, 2013

Reasons why Bitcoins are gaining popularity

Bitcoins Bitcoins are a form of “e-money” which is made of complex code created with the help of computer. Process of creating Bitcoin is called mining […]
May 17, 2013

Solar Inverter Industry undergoes Consolidation with big bang Acquisitions

Consolidation in the Solar Inverter Industry The Solar Industry is becoming much more fragmented with the rise of the Japanese and Chinese markets. Top solar inverter […]
May 16, 2013

Barring Social Media and Mobile Apps from Stock Market?

It is undoubtedly true that the mobile phones have taken a toll over the global economy development. The world is no more a big place and […]
May 16, 2013

Will Solar Industry's Overcapacity problems be solved by 2015?

Solar Industry sees some Positive Light The recent news flow in the solar industry has started taking a positive slant with increasing panel prices and resurgent […]
May 15, 2013

Charging phones with Water?

Water-activated Charger Well the title might seem rubbish to you, but it’s a major breakthrough achieved in recent days. World’s first water-activated charger has been developed […]
May 15, 2013

Andhra Pradesh Government faces issues with its 1 GW Solar Tender

Indian states are competing with one another in announcing massive solar subsidies through reverse auction tenders. AP had announced a huge 1 GW tender as it […]
May 14, 2013

Advantages of running an Eco Friendly Business – Can Save You a lot of Money

Running your business in an environment friendly way has many benefits to you, your business and your employees. Not only that, you also feel good in […]
May 14, 2013

Every Solar thermal Plant in India is delayed, still the Government wants to award more

Every single solar thermal plant awarded under India’s federal subsidy program (JNNSM Phase 1) is delayed according to MNRE. Note I have been critical about solar […]
May 13, 2013

The Government's plan to reduce Fertilizer Subsidy comes to an end – No support from the new Urea Investment Policy 2013

Urea Policy 2013 The new urea policy being unleashed in 2013 was expected to help the government reduce its fertilizer subsidy. However, the expectation did not […]