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Tuesday 27 March 2012
Suntech to develop solar PV projects in Tibet, says China media
China-based large-size solar firm Suntech Power has announced plans to start solar PV system projects in Tibet, China, according to China news outlet Solarzoom.
Tuesday 27 March 2012
E-Ton suffers 2011 net loss of over NT$4 billion
E-Ton Solar Tech, a Taiwan-based maker of solar cells, has announced its 2011 financial report with revenues of NT$6.73 billion (US$222 million) and gross operating loss of NT$2.552...
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Cast-mono wafer production expected to reach 2.4GW in 2012, says Solarbuzz
Polysilicon and solar wafer prices fell approximately 50% in 2011. With demand for solar systems forecast to be down or flat in 2012, polysilicon and wafer prices are expected to...
Monday 26 March 2012
Solar module firms engage in fierce price competition in Europe solar market
The impact of price cuts of China-based solar modules has been sweeping through Europe and China's domestic market. In Europe, brands from Europe, South Korea and Japan have been...
Friday 23 March 2012
Digitimes Research: Consistent demand in US market keeps Greater China solar price steady
The prices of solar products in Greater China continue to hold despite the concerns over the upcoming Germany feed-in-tariff (FIT) cuts. In addition, demand in the US has been picking...
Friday 23 March 2012
Strict inventory controls in end market cause polysilicon spot price to fall
The spot price of polysilicon has been dropping since mid-March from US$26/kg to US$22-25/kg due to slow demand from customers.
Friday 23 March 2012
Polysilicon spot price falls below US$25/kg
The spot price of polysilicon has fallen below US$25/kg. This low price has been causing many firms to halt production and making industry leading firms nervous. Despite the fact...
Friday 23 March 2012
US to levy 5% tariff against China-made solar products
The US government announced recently a 5% tariff on China-made solar products. The tariff is considered low. Nevertheless, the industry has been concerned about whether or not Europe...
Thursday 22 March 2012
Win Win Precision to apply for TSE listing
Taiwan-based solar PV system firm Win Win Precision reported net profits of NT$199 million (US$6.73 million) with EPS reaching NT$5.30 for. Win Win is likely to submit its application...
Thursday 22 March 2012
US anti-dumping, anti-subsidy verdict to be issued in May, says industry sources
A verdict on the US-government's anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation against China-based solar firms may be finalized in May, according to industry sources in China.
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Downstream solar firms lower inventory levels in preparation for April 1 FIT cuts in Germany
The global solar industry has been waiting for the announcement of new feed-in-tariff (FIT) cuts in Germany. If the magnitude of the new cuts is smaller than expected, a new surge...
Tuesday 20 March 2012
World solar PV market grew to 27.4GW in 2011, says Solarbuzz
Worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) market installations reached a record high of 27.4GW in 2011, up 40% on year, according to Solarbuzz.
Tuesday 20 March 2012
First-tier China solar cell makers outsourcing production to avoid impact of US probe
Although the US Department of Commerce has not yet announced results of its anti-dumping and anti-subsidization investigation against China-based makers of solar cells and modules,...
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Taiwan solar cell makers quote US$0.50/W
Taiwan-based makers of solar cells are quoting US$0.50/W, slightly lower than US$0.50-0.55/W quoted in February before the Germany government announced a reduction in the feed-in...
Monday 19 March 2012
China solar wafer price drops due to low solar module quotes
The price of solar modules in both Europe and China has fallen to new lows trumping the confidence of holding current quotes in the upstream. The recent price of mainstream 6-inch...