The ongoing shortage of global supply of mono-Si solar wafers is likely to remain until third-quarter 2018, according to China-based makers of such wafers. The China government, encouraging adoption of PV modules made of mono-Si solar ...
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Taiwna-based Sunlux Energy, which supplies reclaimed solar-grade polysilicon, will be listed on the local emerging stock market at an initial price of NT$28 (US$0.92) per share on November 6. Prices for reclaimed solar-grade polysilicon ...
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China-based solar-grade crystalline silicon wafer makers, considering that China government's temporary ban on polysilicon imports through export processing zones to block evasion of anti-dumping and anti-subsidization taxes is likely to ...
The China government has announced a temporary stoppage of polysilicon imports through export processing zones (EPZs) beginning September 1, 2014, with the measure intended to block evasion of anti-dumping and anti-subsidization taxes. ...
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Major China-based solar wafer makers reportedly have contacted Taiwan-based fellow makers about the possibility of mergers. Taiwan-based makers, due to continued operating losses arising from low product prices, may agree, according to ...
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Taiwan-based crystalline silicon solar cell makers Neo Solar Power, Gintech Energy and Solartech Energy as well as solar wafer makers Gigastorage and Green Energy Technology (GET) have all reported consolidated revenues for April, with Neo ...
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China-based solar-grade crystalline silicon wafer makers have shifted to tap the Taiwan market where demand from crystalline silicon solar cell makers has remained strong, according to industry sources. Currently in the Taiwan market, ...
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The European Union (EU) has imposed a tentative anti-dumping tariff of 11.8% on solar products imported from China and is negotiating with the China government. If both sides reach a settlement, China-based makers will have to hike product ...
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China-based Suntech Power Holdings announced the insolvency of its China subsidiary, Wuxi Suntech. Industry sources noted that Suntech executives will arrive in Taiwan next week to meet with strategic partners. Taiwan-based solar firms ...
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China's solar incentive reportedly may face a significant cut under new energy subsidy policies in order to encourage market mechanism in the industry. The subsidy for standalone solar PV systems for self-use has been generally expected ...
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Solar firms in Greater China hoped to increase quotes before the Lunar New Year holidays, but a delay in China announcing its anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probe results has deterred the industry from raising prices for fear of losing ...
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To avoid possible tariffs imposed by China, Europe-based polysilicon firms have been reportedly seeking cooperation with Taiwan-based solar wafer makers. Solar firms noted that the trade war between Europe and China will cast a light on ...
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Tier-one China-based solar wafer makers have decreased shipments to control supply in an attempt to increase prices later in January, according to industry sources in Taiwan. In line with the price increase of 5-10% aimed by Taiwan-based ...
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Lin Her-lon, chairman of Taiwan-based solar wafer maker Green Energy Technology (GET), has said that orders have been strong and capacity is fully booked. Lin added that the firm has been planning to rent solar wafer manufacturing ...
Oversupply in the downstream solar market has been causing the supply of crystal growing furnaces to exceed demand by 100%. In addition, cheap second-hand equipment has been available to solar firms. Nevertheless, despite the availability ...