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Wednesday 15 June 2011
Italy votes against nuclear power
Italy held a referendum from June 12-13 and 95% of the citizens voted against nuclear power. Italy became the second largest industrial country to abandon the nuclear power projects...
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Quotes for 6-inch polysilicon wafers in China fall below US$2
Latest rumors in the solar market indicate quotes for 6-inch polysilicon wafers in China are falling below US$2/unit while inventory levels remain high.
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Taiwan launches new research vessel for tapping marine energy resources
The Taiwan Ocean Research Institute (TORI) under the government-sponsored National Applied Research Laboratories has launched a new marine research ship specifically to explore the...
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Taiflex reports falling May revenues
Taiflex Scientific reported May revenues of NT$404 million (US$14 million), a 32% decrease on month and 31% decrease on year. Taiflex stated the decrease in May revenues was due to...
Wednesday 8 June 2011
Taiwan debates over necessity of nuclear power
Arguments over the use nuclear power have been heating up in Taiwan since Japan's earthquake on March 11. Germany's recent announcement of shutting down all nuclear power plants before...
Friday 3 June 2011
Taiwan 1Q11 energy consumption up 4.2% on year
Taiwan's consumption of all types of energy in the first quarter of 2011 stood at 29.96 million kiloliter oil equivalent (KLOE), growing by 4.28% on year, according to the Bureau...
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Teco wind motor receives significant order from Vietnam
Teco's wind motor has received a significant order from Vietnam's Binh Thuan province. The order contains 30 units of 2MW wind motors and the first 10 units will be delivered before...
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Infineon purchases Qimonda assets in Dresden for EUR100.6 million
Infineon Technologies announced on May 10 that the company has purchased real estate and manufacturing facilities from Michael Jaffe, insolvency administrator managing the assets...
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Commentary: Energy policies face showdown between ideals and reality
The energy policies proposed by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in Taiwan aim to provide stable energy while encouraging multiple energy sources. Future energy policies should...
Monday 31 January 2011
Taiwan 2011 PV feed-in tariff rates lowered by about 30% from 2010
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on January 28 announced the adjustment in feed-in tariff rates for various types of renewable energy for the year 2011, with rates for...
Wednesday 22 December 2010
UMC invests in smart grid company Trilliant
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has participated in a US$100 million fundraiser by US-based smart grid company Trilliant. Other investors reportedly include General Electric...
Friday 10 December 2010
DelSolar signs supply contract with Europe-based renewable energy firm
DelSolar has signed a one-year contract to supply PV modules to a leading renewable energy company in Europe in 2011, according to the Taiwan-based solar cell maker.
Monday 22 November 2010
No poly-Si oversupply in China, says China Renewable Energy Society
China's PV solar industry will import 30% of the poly-Si needed in 2010, down from 45% in 2009, according to statistics from the China Renewable Energy Society (CRES).
Friday 19 November 2010
China accounts for 57% of solar module shipments in 2010, says China Renewable Energy Society
China-based manufacturers will produce 7-8GW worth of solar modules in 2010, representing a 57% share of worldwide shipments, according to China Renewable Energy Society (CRES).
Tuesday 9 November 2010
Delaware governor visits Motech to discuss renewable energy strategies and future plans
Solar cell maker Motech Industries on November 8 hosted Delaware Governor Jack Markell and the state's Director of the Office of International Trade and Development, Mr. John Pastor...