Solar cell conductive paste maker Giga Solar expects a pick-up in sales in the fourth quarter of 2012,powered by a rebound of capacity utilization rates of solar cell makers in Taiwan and China,according to company chairman Chen Chi-jen. ...
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As China-based crystalline silicon solar cell makers are expected to release orders to makers in Taiwan, while Europe- and Japan-based vendors will shift orders from China to Taiwan to avoid anti-dumping and anti-subsidization tariffs ...
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Taiwan-based solar cell makers expect China-based competitors to stop dumping their products in December when the off season begins, helping stabilize prices, according to industry sources. Solar cell prices have continued declining from ...
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The latest rumors regarding a possible merger between Taiwan-based solar cell makers Motech and Neo Solar Power (NSP) have been denied by both firms. In addition, rumors regarding Gintech meeting up with TSMC to discuss possible cooperation ...
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Executives of Motech Industries and Neo Solar Power, both Taiwanese solar-cell makers, are reportedly engaged in intensive talks for the acquisition of Neo Solar by Motech. After the acquisition, Motech will boast total capacity of 3GW, ...
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Lowest solar cell price remains at US$0.35/watt in mid-October Nuying Huang,Taipei;Jackie Chang,DIGITIMES[Wednesday 17 October 2012]Taiwan-based solar cell makers have been keeping their lowest quotes at around US$0.35/watt in ...
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Sharp plans to withdraw solar panel production in EU and US Nuying Huang,Taipei;Jackie Chang,DIGITIMES[Friday 28 September 2012]Japan-based Sharp plans to cut solar panel production in Europe and the US.The firm plans to gather resources ...
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Taiwan-based solar cell maker Gintech will raise NT$4.62 billion(US$157 million),consisting of a 5-year syndicated loan of NT$4 billion and the issuance of 5-year convertible bonds worth NT$620 million. Fellow solar maker,Neo Solar ...
China solar firms seek support from Taiwan to avoid high EU tariffs Nuying Huang,Taipei;Jackie Chang,DIGITIMES[Monday 10 September 2012]The EU's anti-dumping investigation includes China-made solar wafers,cells,and modules,but if firms can ...
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Solar wafer buyers focus on quality,not price Nuying Huang,Taipei;Jackie Chang,DIGITIMES[Friday 7 September 2012]The price of 6-inch solar wafers in China has been falling to US$0.98/unit,according to China-based solar firms. Solar wafer ...
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Germany's April 1 solar incentive cuts were halted by the Bundesrat(Federal Council)for reviews.The review committee will announce its decision on June 27.Industry sources noted that demand in Germany has been healthy due to projects ...
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Demand for solar cells with higher conversion efficiency has been rising causing various types of technologies to be taken notice by the industry.The solar industry continues to strive for highest returns with lowest production costs and ...
Solar cell conductive paste maker Giga Solar noted shipments in the second quarter are likely to show growth of 25%compared to the first quarter.The increase in shipments is due to the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties announced by the ...
Tags: 2Q12, conductive paste, Giga Solar, shipments, solar cell, Taiwan
Europe-based customers reportedly accept higher solar cell quotes Nuying Huang, Taipei; Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES [Wednesday 6 June 2012] Market trends have been different from predictions prior to the announcement of anti-dumping and ...
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Solar cell price negotiations in Greater China in gridlock Nuying Huang,Taipei;Jackie Chang,DIGITIMES[Monday 4 June 2012]Solar cell price negotiations are in gridlock,said industry sources.Despite that fact that solar cell makers in Taiwan ...
Tags: Solar cell price, Greater China, negotiations, anti-dumping duties