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Thursday 23 August 2012
US to become third largest solar market in 2012, says IMS Research
The size of the solar market in Americas (the continent) more than doubled in the first half of 2012 to reach 1.7GW. According to IMS Research, the market is set to reach almost 4.3GW...
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Price of 40W retrofit LED light bulbs drops below US$10/unit in UK
Market studies show that the price of 40W retrofit LED light bulbs fell below an equivalent of US$10/unit in the UK in July 2012. The price of similar products has fallen below US$10/unit...
Thursday 9 August 2012
Commentary: No winners in solar trade war
There are no winners in trade wars why typically see policies used as short-term prescriptions. Governments should consider creating fair competition allow the solar industry to shine...
Monday 6 August 2012
Global solar installations increase due to government policies, says PIDA
Solar installations in 2012 will continue to be affected by government policies, according to Taiwan's Photonics Industry & Technology Development Association (PIDA).
Tuesday 31 July 2012
US flat-panel TV retail pricing hits highest level in more than two years, says IHS
Average retail pricing for US flat-panel televisions rose to the highest level in two-and-a-half years during the second quarter, driven by the growing proportion of TV sets bearing...
Wednesday 25 July 2012
HTC adjusts workforce
HTC has been adjusting human resources in its production, R&D, and sales teams. Industry sources believe corporate restructuring is necessary as HTC's sales have been declining...
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Some Taiwan solar cell makers subject to risk of canceled orders from China
China-based solar firms have been experiencing negative impacts due to the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy punitive duties from the US and uncertainties in Europe's solar market. The...
Monday 23 July 2012
Commentary: China solar firms sandwiched between growing costs and shrinking market
China-based solar firms have become a target for Europe- and US-based solar firms that are on the brink of bankruptcies. To protect the domestic solar industry, countries have been...
Friday 20 July 2012
Japan-based solar module firm expands market share in US while China competitors face anti-dumping duties
While the US and China battle over anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties, a Japan-based solar module firm has been reportedly offering special deals to US-based solar PV system engineering,...
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Tablet price battle apparent in US market
Tablet prices are dropping in the US with Samsung's 7-inch Galaxy Tab now priced at US$219 from US$399 in various stores such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy along with white-brand tablets...
Thursday 12 July 2012
TSMC touting next-generation 20nm process in the US
TSMC's sales representatives and its design service team, as well as a group of technical support staff from its IC design subsidiary Global Unichip, have been stationed in the US...
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Microsoft introduces new business model for Office 365
Microsoft has announced new sales methods for Office 365 called Office 365 Open. This new method allows strategic alliance partners to share more profits. Taiwan-based firms believe...
Monday 9 July 2012
Digitimes Research: Yingli captures top solar module vendor ranking in 1Q12
By shipments of solar modules, the rankings of top five solar firms in China experienced major shifts in first-quarter 2012, Digitimes Research has found. Suntech's shipments dropped...
Wednesday 4 July 2012
China solar supply chain to continue to lead global market, says Motech chairman Simon Tsuo
China will continue to lead the global solar industry despite the fact that China's supply chain may face more protective measures initiated by governments in other markets, said...
Friday 29 June 2012
Digitimes Research: Germany solar installations reach 1.8GW in 1Q12
Germany solar installations reached 1.8GW in first-quarter 2012. In particular, solar installations in March alone reached 1.15GW. Shipments to the solar market in Europe have been...