Despite the infamous factory closing by Solyndra -- and subsequent political fallout -- the solar industry as a whole grew 6.8 percent nationally in the 12-month period that ended in August. This growth compared to an overall U.S. job ...
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Solar Power International 2011 is headed to Dallas, Texas, to generate powerful new ideas, connections and business for the solar industry—and your enterprise. Join 24, 000 professionals from businesses spanning the entire spectrum of ...
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As the industry expected, the price of solar products after PV Taiwan 2011 has continued to fall. However, due to the traditional low season, industry sources think the low price tactic to stimulate demand no longer works. Industry sources ...
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The solar industry has been plagued by low demand and the debt crises in Europe and the US, the two largest solar markets. Industry sources indicated that incentive cuts are possible as the governments in Europe and the US try to solve the ...
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As oversupply concerns and continuous price drops cloud over the solar market, some firms believe the time for grid parity will arrive soon. However, the market condition before the arrival of grid parity will be disrupted. Comparing with ...
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Some may think of the solar energy industry as new and even in need of government help, but those who have worked in it for decades say plenty of privately funded solar power companies are thriving. Dan Shugar has built the largest solar ...
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Some may think of the solar energy industry as new and even in need of government help, but those who have worked in it for decades say plenty of privately funded solar power companies are thriving. Dan Shugar has built the largest ...
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SMA Solar Technology AG, the world's biggest maker of solar inverters, slashed full-year targets only days after its chief executive called the outlook challenging, confirming fears the industry bellwether was not immune to falling demand. ...
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SMA Solar Technology AG, the world's biggest maker of solar inverters, slashed full-year targets only days after its chief executive called the outlook challenging, confirming fears the industry bellwether was not immune to falling demand. ...
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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 ...
Despite a booming first quarter, the solar industry suffered from weak demand in the second quarter of 2011. Taiwan-based solar cell maker Delsolar has reported revenues reached NT$5, 713 million (US$197 million) and net losses NT$955 ...
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Solar firms are bracing for the possible effects on the solar market due to the debt crisis in the US. The debt crisis could cause a downturn of the global economy and curb installation demand. Demand in the solar market has been returning ...
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Lunera is borrowing a page from California's fast-growing rooftop solar industry. On Thursday, it plans to unveil a lease-to-purchase program that lets commercial building owners retrofit their lighting for no money down. The lease is ...
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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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The solar industry has been facing restructuring and the firms with the strongest financial capital will survive while the small- and medium-size firms will face being marginalized. Foxconn announced recently plans to enter the solar market ...
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