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The solar market has been experiencing some small signs of demand rebound.
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Tuesday 27 December 2011
China targets solar PV installations to reach 15GW in 2015
The 2015 solar PV installation target for China's 12th Five-Year Plan for renewable energy has been increased to 15GW, 50% higher than the previous target. According to China media,...
Monday 26 December 2011
Global solar demand to reach 20GW, says Win Win chairman
The global installation capacity for solar PV systems in 2012 is expected to reach 20GW, rising from 16-18GWp estimated for 2011, according to chairman and general manager Davis Chen...
Friday 23 December 2011
Digitimes Research: Polysilicon spot price in Greater China returns above US$25/kg
The prices of solar products in Greater China did not experience a lot of changes this week (December 19-23). According to Digitimes analyst Chihheng Liang, the solar industry has...
Friday 23 December 2011
Gintech sees capacity fully occupied
Gintech Energy, a Taiwan-based maker of solar cells, has received rush orders with prices above US$0.50/watt to fully occupy its production capacities, with some shipments scheduled...
Thursday 22 December 2011
Solar wafer firms negotiating higher prices
Solar wafer suppliers are negotiating with cell clients over increasing the price of 6-inch wafers by 3% to US$1.18/unit, according to industry sources.
Thursday 22 December 2011
China solar installations in 2012 to reach 3GW, says report
China's solar installations may reach 3GW in 2012, according to China news outlet NE21. Due to strong support from the central and local governments, the solar industry in China has...
Wednesday 21 December 2011
Foxconn enters solar market
Taiwan-based Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has announced a plan to invest US$30 million to set up a firm that produces solar cells. The firm will be located in...