Suntech Power Holdings, a China-based solar firm, has announced that it has received from the trustee of its 3% convertible notes a notice of default and acceleration relating to Suntech's non-payment of the principal amount of US$541 ...
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Suntech Power Holdings, a China-based vertically integrated large-size solar firm, has announced that it has been contacted by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) regarding unusual trading activity relating to its American depositary shares ...
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Suntech Power Holdings, a China-based solar module giant, said on March 11, 2013, that it has signed a forbearance agreement with the holders of more than 60% of the firm's 3% convertible notes. The forbearance agreement between Suntech and ...
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Canadian Solar, a China-based solar firm, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. According to the firm, solar module shipments were 404MW in the fourth quarter of 2012, compared to ...
The World Smart Energy Week 2013 was held in Tokyo, Japan from February 27 to March 1. Firms participated in the exhibition showcased new technologies and equipment for power generation, storage, and smart control, mainly for the rooftop ...
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China-based solar firm Trina Solar has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012. Trina Solar stated that solar module shipments were approximately 415MW for the fourth quarter of 2012, compared to ...
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US-based thin-film solar firm First Solar has announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. Net sales were a record US$1.1 billion in the fourth quarter, an increase of US$236 million from the third quarter ...
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Recently, market rumors have stated that Taiwan-based solar firm Motech may experience changes at the executive level because the firm's biggest shareholder, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), may sell its shares once the ...
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The Taiwan-based solar supply chain is likely to enter a period of consolidation. For upstream material providers, consolidation between downstream customers may create pressure on their costs. Digitimes recently sat down with Chi-jen Chen, ...
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Japan-based Kaneka, a solar firm that produces N-type mono-crystalline solar cell using heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) technology, has reportedly been discussing cooperation with Taiwan-based firms such as Gintech and Neo ...
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When the solar industry was experiencing a boom before 2010, many firms were attracted to enter the market and began massive investments, causing an oversupply which has seen many firms face financial trouble. In 2011 alone, 40 firms, ...
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Trina Solar expands into Latin America Press release;Jackie Chang,DIGITIMES[Wednesday 5 September 2012]Trina Solar,a China-based solar firm,has announced a new Santiago,Chile sales and business development presence as the firm's coverage ...
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Taiwan-based solar firm Tainergy has recently seen orders for solar modules increase from Japan and Indonesia. In particular, the modules have been supplied to the public sector in Indonesia, showing growth in the Southeast Asia market. ...
The US International Trade Commission(ITC)announced the result of the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation against China-based solar firms on November 7,2012.China-made solar cells will be subject to 14.78-15.97%anti-subsidy tariffs ...
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Taiwan-based solar firm Neo Solar Power (NSP) and power supply maker Delta Electronics announced consolidation plans on November 19, 2012. NSP will procure 15% of DelSolar (the solar subsidiary of Delta) shares publicly then form a new ...
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