Computex 202: Acer to showcase Windows 8 tablet PCs
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Flytech inaugurates factory in northern Taiwan
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3D-IC joint development with Elpida continuing, says UMC
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Tontek to post over 30% sales growth in 2Q12
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Lowering Sandy Bridge prices expected to boost PC demand in emerging markets, say motherboard makers
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Young Fast medium-size thin-film touch panels to grow 50% sequentially in 2Q12
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On-Bright expects 2Q12 sales to rise 50-60%
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UMC revenues to grow through 3Q12, says CEO
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Taiwan market: More China-based handset vendors to launch sub-NT$4,000 smartphones in 3Q12
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High Windows 8 licensing fee makes prices of ultrabook difficult to drop, say Taiwan makers
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Samsung, LG and Huawei mulling plans to ramp up in-house production of LTE solutions
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AUO to ship AMOLED panels to Sony and HTC in June, say sources
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TPV sees LCD TV shipments down 32.6% on year in 1Q12
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China anti-dumping investigation against US, South Korea polysilicon suppliers would hurt local downstream players
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New MacBook may be launched as early as July, say Taiwan makers
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Uncertainty causes solar firms to expand with caution
May 24, 15:46
Europe and India are likely to conduct similar investigations as those carried out by the US against China-based solar firms, according to industry sources. Solar firms have been careful about choosing expansion locations to avoid getting taxed.
Suntech gross profit impacted by US anti-dumping duties
May 24, 10:57
Suntech Power, a China-based producer of solar panels, announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Trina Solar announces 1Q12 results
May 24, 10:53
Trina Solar, a China-based manufacturer of solar products, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2012.
Solar wafer maker GET reports full capacity
May 24, 01:40
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 facilities in China to lower total production costs.
China government focuses on illegal imports of waste materials that carry polysilicon
May 23, 11:26
The price of polysilicon in China has been low causing many firms to shut down production. Industry sources noted that washing waste materials causes pollution problems, and polysilicon recovered from waste materials is being sold at extremely low prices. The China government is reportedly turning...
Solar wafer firms inclined to follow solar cell firms to increase quotes
May 23, 01:15
Taiwan-based solar cell makers plan to increase prices as demand has been high. Solar wafer firms hope to follow suit.
Some China solar cell makers looking for Taiwan partnerships
May 22, 15:42
In order to evade high punitive anti-dumping tariffs imposed in the US market, some first-tier China-based solar makers are seeking cooperation with Taiwan-based makers of crystalline silicon solar cells. China-based solar firms hope to set up solar module joint ventures located in Taiwan or in a third...
Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China
Newswatch - May 22, 15:28
Taiwan-based solar firms have been experiencing rising orders from China due to the anti-dumping investigation by the US government. With anti-dumping duties ranging from 31-250%, China-based solar firms are reportedly seeking cooperation with Taiwan-based solar cell makers. Some Taiwan-based solar...
GET refutes production suspension of thin-film solar products
May 22, 14:09
Taiwan-based solar wafer firm Green Energy Technology (GET) has refuted rumors it is suspending production at its thin-film solar division.
US solar firms may request duties on China-made solar modules
May 21, 11:57
The anti-dumping duties on China-made solar cells announced by the US government are unlikely to curb price competition of solar modules in the US market. US-based solar firms reportedly plan to demand another investigation against solar modules made in China and sold in the US.
Taiwan solar cell makers plan to increase quotes due to expected order increases from China
May 21, 11:19
The US government announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on China-made solar cells on May 17, 2012, and Taiwan-based solar cell makers reportedly plan to increase quotes due to expected order increases from China-based peers.
Commentary: Solar trade war between US and China looming
May 18, 14:39
In 2011, several US-based solar firms such as Solyndra, SepctraWatt, Evergreen Solar, and Energy Conversion Devices filed for bankruptcies. While the fundamental problem may be due to higher production costs, the US solar industry has been suspecting dumping of solar products from China as the main...
Trina Solar makes statement on US anti-dumping duties
May 18, 11:03
Trina Solar has issued a statement regarding the preliminary determination of anti-dumping duties by the US Department of Commerce (DOC).
May 18, 10:55
Suntech Power Holdings, a China-based producer of solar panels, has issued a statement regarding the US Department of Commerce's preliminary decision to impose anti-dumping duties of 31.22% on Suntech's crystalline silicon solar cells imported from China.
Yingli Green Energy responds to US decision on anti-dumping tariffs
May 18, 10:35
Yingli Green Energy Holding, a China-based solar energy company which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar", has commented on the preliminary anti-dumping tariff decision by the Department of Commerce regarding the import of China-based solar cells and solar modules to the US...
US levies heavy anti-dumping tariffs on China-made solar cells
May 18, 10:13
US Department of Commerce announced on May 17 the preliminary decision on anti-dumping investigations. The range of punitive tariffs to be imposed on China-based solar firms is from 31-250%, depending on the firm.
REC announces new research center in China
May 17, 15:45
Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) announced that it intends to open a new applications and research center, in Shangyu, China. The Silicon Technologies Applications and Research Center (STAR Center) will be a technology development and training facility that provides localized support for REC...
NSP collaborates with customer to deliver 19.81% efficiency mono-crystalline solar cell
May 17, 15:41
Taiwan-based solar cell firm, Neo Solar Power (NSP), announced that it has worked with a customer to deliver 6-inch solar cells with maximum cell efficiency of 19.81% using the Black19 technology. NSP's self-designed mono-crystalline cells using the Black 19 technology will be exhibited at SNEC in...
Jiangsu province may introduce subsidies for BIPVs, says report
May 17, 14:25
Jiangsu province has been considering providing subsidies for BIPV solar projects, according to China-based media outlet, Solar-PV. This subsidy may help China's domestic solar industry weather the storm and promote BIPVs.
China government may begin anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probe against US firms
May 17, 01:05
As the sixth annual SNEC 2012 PV Power Expo is currently being held in Shanghai, China, industry sources have indicated that there is a possibility that the China government will initiate an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation against US- and South Korea-based solar firms as a counter act to...
Thin-film solar firms expand operations into solar PV systems
May 16, 15:06
Thin-film solar products have been marginalized since the price of mainstream silicon-based solar products has fallen drastically in the past year. Before, when the ratio of solar modules and balance of system (BOS) for mainstream silicon-based solar PV systems was 1:2, thin-film solar PV systems were...
Wah Lee benefiting from TSMC, UMC full capacity
May 16, 01:10
Wah Lee Industrial, a Taiwan-based distributor of electronic materials, has obtained growing orders for silicon wafers, photo resist and other materials used by wafer foundries arising from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation's (UMC) full utilization...
Germany FIT uncertainty ignites hope for Europe solar market in 3Q12
May 15, 16:31
The Germany government's solar feed-in tariff (FIT) reductions, which took effect on April 1, may have to be revised because Germany Bundesrat (Federal Council) last week did not consent to the cuts.
Solar revenue growth in 2H12 stimulated by US and Asia Pacific pipelines, says Solarbuzz
May 15, 16:17
Solar demand during second-half 2012 will see increasing contributions from emerging markets in North America and the Asia Pacific, with 60% of solar demand coming from these non-European regions according to Solarbuzz.
There is room for Foxconn to cooperate with Sharp in solar, say Taiwan makers
May 15, 15:55
Industry sources in Taiwan have noted that that there is a chance for Foxconn and Sharp, who have announced plans to cooperate on the production of TVs and panels, to work together on solar products as well. The two firms may begin cooperation with mono-crystalline N-type high-efficiency solar produ...
Change in system cost structure to affect solar stimulation strategies
May 14, 12:52
The ratio of solar modules and balance of system (BOS) was 1:2 in 2007-2008. When governments cut incentives, the price of solar modules will immediately be adjusted to stimulate demand and hold a certain range of internal rate of return (IRR). Nevertheless, the current ratio is 3:1, meaning the cost...
Solar polysilicon pricing plunges as buyers flock to the spot market, says IHS
May 14, 12:26
With no sign that the oversupply of solar polysilicon is ending, buyers are shifting their purchasing activity to the bargain-basement spot market, contributing to a sharp 11% drop in overall pricing in April, according to IHS iSuppli.
Renesola reports 12% sequential increase in 1Q12 sales
May 14, 12:21
ReneSola, a China-based manufacturer of solar products, has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
China awaits for US verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
May 14, 10:24
China local officials believe total tariffs on China-made solar products from the US government due to the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation will not exceed 20%. If the tariff rate is over 20%, the local solar market in the US will be negatively affected as well.
May 11, 16:03
Spot prices of solar products in Greater China remained flat this week (May 7-11). Stable demand and clear order visibility have been helping solar firms maintain high capacity utilization rates. Nevertheless, solar product prices in Greater China continued to be low.
Delta April revenues reach over NT$14 billion
May 11, 15:56
Taiwan-based power supply firm Delta Electronics has reported consolidated April revenues of NT$14.707 (US$500 million), a 3% increase on year compared to NT$14.257 billion in April 2011. Nevertheless, the figure showed a 3% decrease compared to March 2012 revenues of NT$15.22 billion.
Solar wafer prices to fluctuate in May, says industry source
May 11, 14:19
China's solar industry has been hit hard by oversupply in the market. Some firms are reportedly using shipments to repay debts.
Commentary: Zero export tariff on China-made solar wafers likely to push down global wafer prices
May 11, 11:26
China-based solar firms have been demanding the government cut export tariffs on solar wafers to zero and allow polysilicon to be exported to international markets. This is likely to cause further price drops for the two products.
Motech, Gintech report rising April revenues
May 11, 10:10
Taiwan-based solar cell makers Motech and Gintech reported April revenues with on-month increases of 8% and 3.9% respectively.
Holy Sunergy to raise US$11.5 million for capacity expansion
May 10, 12:21
Holy Sunergy, a solar wafer maker funded by Taiwan-based firms, will raise additional capital of US$11.5 million to expand its annual production capacity from 40MW currently to 140MW in 2012 and further to 280MW in 2014, according to the China-based company. Holy Sunergy started volume production in...
Tainergy to expand capacity in China
May 10, 12:17
Tainergy Tech will expand annual solar cell production capacity at its factory in Kunshan, eastern China, from 60MW in early 2012 to 120MW in the second quarter, and solar module capacity from 50MW to 100MW by the end of the third quarter to meet increasing orders, according to the company.
May 10, 12:14
DelSolar, the solar subsidiary of Delta Electronics, debuted on Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) with IPO of NT$14.7 (US$0.50) on May 9, 2012.
May 10, 12:12
Topper Sun Energy Technology, a Taiwan-based maker of solar modules/systems and provider of integration services for solar PV installations, unveiled an in-house-developed smart sun tracker on May 9, 2012. The firm claimed that the "iPV" tracker can increase solar PV system power-generating...
Commentary: Cooperation with traditional energy firms to help spur solar demand
May 10, 10:43
The governments in Europe have been cutting down incentives for solar PV systems. Emerging solar markets such as the US and China have also been cutting solar incentives. This means the high internal rate of return (IRR) caused by subsidies is likely to dwindle. The solar industry is moving toward...
Solar market imbalance to last through 2013, says Motech CEO
May 10, 10:34
The solar industry has been suffering the current downturn for over a year and has not yet seen the end of the tunnel and market imbalance is likely to last through 2013, said PH Chang, president and CEO of Taiwan-based solar cell firm Motech.
Big Sun holds rosy outlook on 2Q12
May 10, 01:05
Big Sun Energy Technology, a Taiwan-based maker of crystalline silicon solar cells, is optimistic about its business operations in the second quarter of 2012, according to company chairman Lo Chia-ching.
Product differentiation is key to securing orders, says Tainergy
May 8, 15:54
Tainergy, a Taiwan-based solar maker, was expected to suffer due to news that an important Europe-based customer had filed for bankruptcy. But Tainergy reported gross margins of negative 0.88%, which is higher than most solar firms.
Neo Solar Power sees April revenues increase on-month
May 8, 15:06
Taiwan-based solar cell maker Neo Solar Power (NSP) reported April revenues of NT$1.237 billion (US$42 million), up 0.44% on month but down 22.78% on year.
Solar cell firms lower quotes slightly to secure June orders
May 8, 14:58
Industry sources indicated that quotes of high efficiency solar cells have been lowered to US$0.45-0.47/W from US$0.46-0.48/W. This is seen as a move to secure June orders.
Digitimes Research: System costs drop rapidly in Japan solar market
May 7, 14:58
The residential solar PV system installation market in Japan grew significantly due to increasing clean energy awareness. The market expects new feed-in-tariff (FIT) policies to come into effect in July 2012, which will buyback 100% of electricity generated. The will further promote the development...
China government cuts 2012 Golden Sun Demonstration Project subsidy to CNY5.50/W
May 7, 11:22
The Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Science and Technology under the China government have announced the content of the 2012 Golden Sun Demonstration Project. The departments finalized a subsidy for the 1.7GW project reducing it from CNY8-9/W (US$1.27-1.43/W) in 2011 to CNY5.5/W for 2012 due to...
Taiwan-based solar wafer makers report 1Q12 net losses
May 7, 10:33
Taiwan-based solar wafer makers have not been able to climb out of losses since second half of 2011 despite the fact that most solar wafer firms have clear order visibility in recent months.
May 4, 14:52
Solar spot prices in Greater China have not shown signs of increasing despite continuous demand and clear order visibility, said Chihheng Liang, analyst at Digitimes Research and author of a new report PV 2012-Expectations for the global solar market.
Commentary: China solar firms fight back for survival
May 4, 10:49
China-based solar firms who have been suffering have been accusing international firms of dumping polysilicon into China's domestic market.
Industrial automation market shows signs of revival, says Delta
May 4, 10:23
The industrial automation market has been in a slump since second-half 2011 due to limited capital from China-based banks. However, the market has been showing signs of revival in March. Delta believes the overall revenues of the firm will continue to increase with the second and third quarters showing...
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- US anti-dumping duty crimps solar companies' margins (May 23) - Reuters
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Taiwan top three solar cell makers report increasing April revenues
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China solar firms cries for help
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