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Thursday 16 February 2012
Solar industry awaits possible incentive cuts in April in Germany
The government in Germany plans to meet up to discuss new solar PV incentive programs that will be initiated on April 1. The policies will affect the solar industry significantly...
Wednesday 15 February 2012
AUO announces establishment of BenQ Solar
AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that its solar business will use BenQ Solar as its new brand name from now on, as authorized by the BenQ Group. AUO will market its high efficiency...
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Snow causes delays in Germany solar PV system installations
Solar PV system installation firms have been eager to install systems before the April incentive cuts. However, the weather has been delaying projects. This will cause inventory levels...
Monday 13 February 2012
Commentary: Chances of PV price increase to depend on extent of incentive cuts
The oversupply in the solar market caused the prices to drop drastically in 2011. Solar firms have been hoping to revive the prices in 2012, but as various governments plan to make...
Monday 13 February 2012
Order surge of solar cells from Germany to level off in end of February
Germany plans to move the July solar incentive cuts to April, which will cause customers to rush into installation completions in March and result in solar cell demand fading off...
Monday 13 February 2012
20GW of solar PV manufacturing equipment to be replaced by 2016, says IMS Research
Despite the outlook for the solar PV manufacturing equipment market remaining bleak in 2012, there could be a 20GW opportunity for the upgrade or replacement of existing capacity...
Friday 10 February 2012
Digitimes Research: Solar wafer makers in Greater China increase quotes
The prices of solar wafers and cells have been increasing. However, polysilicon spot price remains flat at US$29.50/kg while the price of solar modules has dropped by EUR0.01/watt.
Friday 10 February 2012
Motech January revenues up on month, down on year
Taiwan-based solar cell maker Motech Industries had consolidated revenues of NT$999 million (US$33.8 million) for January increasing 7.27% on month but decreasing 67.78% on year,...
Friday 10 February 2012
Commentary: PV demand picking up, but Europe firms still struggling
The solar market rebounded slightly before the Lunar New Year holidays. Many firms in the Greater China region experienced increasing capacity utilization rates due to urgent orders...
Thursday 9 February 2012
Commentary: Lack of distribution channels continues to hover over Taiwan solar industry
The economy was harsh to the solar industry in 2011 as supply exceeds demand. In 2012, Taiwan-based solar cell firms still need to find a solution to prevent being marginalized.
Thursday 9 February 2012
REC sees 4Q11 revenues down 5% on-quarter
Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) has reported fourth-quarter 2011 revenues of NOK2,865 million (US$499 million).
Thursday 9 February 2012
GET seeking cash injection of NT$2.1 billion
Solar wafer maker Green Energy Technology (GET) plans to issue 50,000 shares to obtain a cash injection. GET shares closed at NT$42.30, meaning GET hopes to obtain NT$2.1 billion...
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Solar inverter market hits speed bump in 2011, says IHS
Despite strong long-term growth prospects, the worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter space dipped slightly in 2011 as two big solar markets stalled or cut tariffs, even though...
Wednesday 8 February 2012
China polysilicon firm reportedly files for bankruptcy
The rapid price drop of polysilicon has caused close to 80% of polysilicon firms in China to halt production. As the rebound of polysilicon pricing has been weak, a China-based polysilicon...
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Gintech reports falling January revenues
Taiwan-based solar cell maker Gintech reported January revenues of NT$1.179 billion (US$40 million), down 11.88% on month and 43.18% on year.