The Bonn-based company's shipments grew by 32% to 440MW in the first six months, from 333MW a year ago.

The main driver was the US, where SolarWorld doubled shipments - to 52% of its total.

Revenues increased by 40% to €320m ($357.5m), up from €228.1m year on year.

Earnings before interest and taxes improved to a loss of €12.2m, from a €19.1m loss in the opening half of 2014.

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