Canadian Solar lists infrastructure fund in Tokyo, while ReneSola sells module business to chairman

Panel makers report revenue plunged by 40% to 50% in first quarter of 2017 as sector downturn pushed both into loss column

New proposal would see company transfer its money-losing panel-making business to chairman, shift focus to building solar-power stations

Company aims to install 335 megawatts of new rooftop systems by June under tie-up with Beijing partner, but analysts say plan may be overly ambitious