The price drop of solar wafers has been leveling off, according to industry sources. Since the beginning of November, the average selling price (ASP) of solar wafers has been steady. The price of 6-inch solar wafers has been around ...
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ReneSola, a China-based solar firm, has reported a sharp decline in its third-quarter 2011 revenues. Net revenues for the quarter came to US$189.1 million, down 24.2% on quarter and 47.3% on year. ReneSola indicated the net revenues ...
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N-type monocrystalline solar cells which can achieve higher converison efficiencies than the conventional P-type multicrystalline solar cells have been gaining attention from solar firms as the market continues to demand for products with ...
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The price of solar wafers has drifted to US$1.20/unit as firms try to clear out inventories. This price is close to the cost of Taiwan-based solar wafer makers, according to industry sources. China-based firms have competitive advantages in ...
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This week, the average spot price of polysilicon in Great China has come to US$28/kg, a US$1.00 drop compared to last week, according to Chihheng Liang, an analyst of Digitimes Research. The price range has been around US$25-35/kg in the ...
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SunPower Corp. and First Solar Inc., the two largest U.S. solar manufacturers, will reorganize as increased competition from China drives down prices and pushes weaker companies into bankruptcy. SunPower is seeking to cut operating ...
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The third-quarter financial performance of Taiwan's solar firms should be better than the in second quarter due to relatively stable control of materials, according to industry sources. However, the fourth quarter is still unpredictable as ...
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GT Advanced Technologies Inc. announced that the name change from GT Solar to its new name, GT Advanced Technologies Inc., is now complete. As part of the rebranding and new corporate identity, the company is now trading under its new GTAT ...
The price of polysilicon has been increasing with the return of demand in the third quarter. Other segments of the supply chain such as solar wafers, cells and modules have all been stuck with low prices despite the return of demand. The ...
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As competition in the solar industry increases, many solar firms have been securing strong customer bases for survival. Market rumors indicate that some Taiwan-based solar firms have been discussing with China-based GCL-Poly for closer ...
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Solar cell makers have been hoping to increase the price of solar cells with conversion efficiency of 16.4-16.8% to rise beyond US$0.80/watt in August. However, actual prices are still being negotiated due to a growing lack of confidence ...
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