Photovoltaic installations in China to reach same level as the US in 2011, says Solarbuzz

Nov 8, 15:30

Falling module and balance of system (BOS) prices have significantly improved photovoltaic (PV) project internal rates of return (IRR) and led to an explosion in project development...

Significant industry over-capacity to cause prolonged downturn in PV equipment revenues, says Solarbuzz

Oct 18, 14:55

Global PV equipment spending (including c-Si ingot-to-module and thin-film panels) is now projected to fall by more than 45% in 2012, down from an historic peak of US$13.1 billion...

Production cutbacks insufficient to prevent solar module inventory buildup, says Solarbuzz

Oct 11, 14:06

The release of a national photovoltaic (PV) feed-in-tariff (FiT) policy in July has resulted in a significant increase in PV project development activity in China. According to Solarbuzz,...

Current production plans and demand outlook suggest oversupply will be maintained into next year, says Solarbuzz

Sep 27, 14:52

Continued solar module overproduction will lead to sustained price pressure across global photovoltaic (PV) markets, already reeling from factory gate prices now down 33% on-year,...

Solar module price cuts stimulate growth in US PV project pipeline, says Solarbuzz

Sep 13, 10:17

Large cuts in factory gate module prices over the summer have resulted in a significant increase in photovoltaic (PV) project development activity in the US. After standing at 17...

Strong 2010 Europe PV market growth of 169% set to give way to 14% contraction in 2011, says Solarbuzz

Jul 22, 15:40

Rapidly falling prices in first half of 2011 have been unable to stimulate the faltering PV market in Europe, according to the latest Solarbuzz report. Signs of a strengthening market...

PV equipment spending to fall by nearly half in 2012, says Solarbuzz

Jul 12, 15:01

PV equipment spending for c-Si ingot-to-module and thin-film panels is forecast to decline sharply in 2012 to US$7.6 billion, down 47% on year from a record level of US$14.2 billion...

US PV project pipeline soars to 17GW, says Solarbuzz

Jul 7, 10:49

Following reductions in feed-in-tariffs across Europe, the rapid rise in the photovoltaic (PV) project pipeline in the US market now represents one of the most compelling PV market...

Global PV module inventories to end 2Q11 at 8.6 GW, says Solarbuzz

Jul 1, 10:36

Weak European photovoltaic (PV) market demand in the first half of 2011 caused global solar module inventories to soar at the end of second quarter 2011, according to Solarbuzz.

European solar incentive cuts initiate global PV market shift, says Solarbuzz

Jun 24, 10:13

Continued government policy adjustments are causing major shifts in the sizes, growth rates and customer segment mix of photovoltaic (PV) markets in 2011, according to Solarbuzz.

PV book-to-bill forecast to dip sharply below parity before rebounding in 4Q11, says Solarbuzz

Jun 2, 14:43

In first quarter of 2011, the consolidated PV book-to-bill ratio posted a three-month average of 1.01, according to Solarbuzz. During the second half of 2011, the PV book-to-bill...

US PV project order backlog surpasses 12GW, says Solarbuzz

Apr 8, 11:20

The solar photovoltaic (PV) project order backlog for the United States market has now soared past 12GW, according to Solarbuzz. While the PV industry is facing the effects of large...

Cutbacks in European PV incentives set stage for reductions in module shipments in 2H11, says Solarbuzz

Mar 29, 13:57

Following very strong growth of 139% in 2010, global solar photovoltaic (PV) demand is off to a weak start in 2011. Preliminary estimates of first-quarter 2011 end-market demand in...

World PV market grew to 18.2GW in 2010, up 139% on year, says Solarbuzz

Mar 16, 11:22

Worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) market installations reached a record high of 18.2GW in 2010, representing a 139% growth on year, according to research firm Solarbuzz.

PV book-to-bill in 4Q10 remains above parity, says Solarbuzz

Mar 11, 10:47

In the fourth quarter of 2010, research firm Solarbuzz's PV book-to-bill analysis posted a three-month average of 1.10. Across the entire year, the 12-month average in 2010 reached...

Applied Materials remains PV-tool leader but Centrotherm eyeing the spot in 2011, says Solarbuzz

Jan 18, 11:05

The leading equipment beneficiary during 2010 was Applied Materials with strong process tool supply to tier-1 cell manufacturers, supplemented by deferred revenue recognition from...

PV book-to-bill ratio at 1.16 in 3Q10, says Solarbuzz

Dec 3, 11:20

In the third quarter of 2010, the book-to-bill ratio of photovoltaic (PV), manufacturing equipment fell after posting an eight-quarter high during the second quarter, to a three-month...

Soaring PV demand drives record equipment spending from c-Si cell and thin-film makers, says Solarbuzz

Oct 12, 15:47

Quarterly manufacturing capacity added during the third quarter of 2010 broke through the GW barrier for the first time, driving PV equipment spending to a new quarterly high, according...

US solar market forecast to grow tenfold by 2014, says Solarbuzz

Jul 23, 12:09

Despite a challenging domestic economic environment, the US solar market grew 36% in 2009, according to Solarbuzz. This growth was, however, not nearly as strong as the region's 62%...

Major Asia-Pacific PV markets expect to grow by 85% in 2010, says Solarbuzz

Jul 8, 12:36

Asia-Pacific PV markets are poised to make a significant contribution to global PV market growth in 2010 following improvements in the policy environment in most of the key countries...

Global PV market size to reach 15GW in 2010, says Solarbuzz

Jun 30, 11:04

Global PV demand continues to soar in 2010 and is currently projected to double over the rate of installations last year, according to research firm Solarbuzz, which projects 2010...

Gintech ranks 10th globally in 2009 solar cell production

Apr 1, 11:24

Taiwan-based solar cell maker Gintech Energy ranked 10th in terms of 2009 output among all makers of solar cells or thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules around the world, according...

Worldwide PV market reaches record high of 6.43GW in 2009, says Solarbuzz

Mar 17, 11:32

Worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) installations reached a record high of 6.43GW in 2009 - a 6% on-year growth, according to the latest Marketbuzz 2010 Report from Solarbuzz. In addition,...