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Tuesday 22 September 2009
EU PVSEC expected to signal business outlook for 4Q09, 2010, say Taiwan makers
The 2009 (24th) European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) taking place in Hamburg, Germany, on September 21-25 is expected to be an indicator of the...
Tuesday 25 August 2009
UMC launches subsidiary targeting energy-saving markets
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced on August 24 that its board of directors has approved plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary dubbed UMC New Business Investment...
Thursday 20 August 2009
PV market shows signs of rebound in 2Q09, says IMS Research
Shipments of solar power (PV) equipment grew by 81% in the second quarter of 2009 from the first, according to IMS Research, indicating the worst of the industry's downturn may now...
Thursday 6 August 2009
Taiwan government plans to kick off roof PV installation program in 2010
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), following the enactment of the Renewable Energy Development Statute in June 2009, plans to implement an on-roof PV system installation...
Thursday 6 August 2009
TSMC board meeting likely to discuss solar energy acquisition plans
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is to hold a regular board meeting on August 10 during which its board of directors is likely to discuss plans to venture into solar...
Wednesday 5 August 2009
AUO initial PV focus on end-market solutions and upstream material supply, says president
AU Optronics (AUO)'s PV business strategy is to first focus on solutions for end-market users and upstream material supply, according to company president Lai-juh Chen.
Friday 31 July 2009
TSMC CEO says internal goal for green energy more aggressive
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has internally set a more ambitious goal for its freshly-established New Business Development Organization (NBDO), led by former...
Wednesday 1 July 2009
TSMC in partnership talks with LED chipmaker Epistar, says paper
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), seeking a new engine of growth for its sustainable business, is reportedly in talks to forge a partnership with LED chipmaker Epistar,...
Monday 15 June 2009
Commentary: Rick Tsai still heir to Morris Chang?
A group of former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) on April 9 staged a sit-in protest outside the residence of TSMC chairman Morris Chang. They demanded...
Friday 12 June 2009
TSMC says new group targeting energy-saving markets to sustain its long-term growth
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) expects its newly-launched business unit, the New Business Development Organization (NBDO), to bring in total revenues of US$2 billion...
Monday 8 June 2009
Taiwan should implement aggressive renewable energy policy, says Applied chairman
Taiwan should be more active in following the worldwide trend where leading economies are rushing to capitalize on renewable energy to create a green economy that will be accompanied...
Thursday 4 June 2009
Will grid parity change everything for solar industry? asks iSuppli
Many in the solar power industry and the investment community believe the arrival of grid parity – the point when cost of electricity generated by a rooftop photovoltaic (PV)...
Wednesday 13 May 2009
US and China threaten European solar supremacy, says Frost & Sullivan
Increased competition and the global economic crisis have cast clouds upon the Western European solar energy market, according to Frost & Sullivan. Falling polysilicon and solar...
Tuesday 5 May 2009
The Information Network suggests strategies for gaining share in the solar market
Solar cell manufacturers must differentiate themselves during the slowdown in the solar cell market, according to The Information Network.
Monday 27 April 2009
Taiwan government still seeking legal basis for PV installation subsidization
After his Cabinet on April 23 approved a plan for the development of green energy industries, Taiwan's premier, Liu Chao-shiuan, has stressed that the scheme is meant to help local...