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Monday 14 May 2012
Change in system cost structure to affect solar stimulation strategies
The ratio of solar modules and balance of system (BOS) was 1:2 in 2007-2008. When governments cut incentives, the price of solar modules will immediately be adjusted to stimulate...
Thursday 19 April 2012
Digitimes Research: China solar module makers see major reshuffle in 4Q11 rankings
Digitimes Research has found that solar module shipments from China's tier-one firms Yingli Solar, Suntech, Hanwha SolarOne and Jinko Solar decreased slightly, while Canadian Solar...
Wednesday 18 April 2012
DelSolar aims to increase monocrystalline solar cell efficiency above 19% in 2012
DelSolar, a subsidiary of Delta Electronics, aims to increase polysilicon solar cell conversion efficiency from 17.2-17.3% to 18% and monocrystalline solar cell efficiency to above...
Friday 13 April 2012
Digitimes Research: Spot price of polysilicon in Greater China drops to US$22.5/kg
The prices of solar products in China dropped slightly this week (April 9-13).
Thursday 12 April 2012
Solar PV module suppliers switch tactics as wafer prices fall 70%, says IMS Research
The average price of solar wafers in the first quarter of 2012 fell by more than 70% in a year, according to IMS Research. This dramatic price collapse, caused by a global oversupply,...
Tuesday 10 April 2012
China-based solar maker LDK to lay off employees, say reports
LDK Solar, a China-based solar firm, will lay off employees who have been at the company less than three years, according to media reports in China. Gintech Energy, Neo Solar Power...
Monday 9 April 2012
Digitimes Research: Suntech ranks number one in 4Q11 solar module shipments among China peers
Digitimes Research tallied fourth-quarter 2011 solar module shipments of major China-based solar module firms. The ranking of the top five solar module makers by shipments changed...
Monday 26 March 2012
Any type of tariff will impact China solar industry, says report
The anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probe taken up by the US government against China-based solar firms announced a preliminary result on March 20, 2012. The preliminary result indicated...
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
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
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...
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...
Friday 16 March 2012
Digitimes Research: Price of solar modules in Greater China falls on Yingli low offer
Digitimes research analyst Chihheng Liang stated that prices across the supply chain have been falling. The price fall of solar modules was due to Yingli's quote of CNY5.18/W (EUR0.55/W)...