The environmental organization Greenpeace has accused IKEA of being involved in the deforestation of primeval forests in Romania for furniture production, allegations that IKEA said it was taking very seriously. A Greenpeace investigation found that wood from ancient forests, including primeval forests in the Carpathian Mountains, is being felled for the Swedish company's furniture production. Several external manufacturers working for IKEA are said to use wood from these valuable forests for ce
German startup Solarnative has invested €1 million ($ 1.07 million) in a surface-mount technology production line for its new microinverter plant in Germany. It says it plans to ramp up microinverter production from May.