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Tuesday 14 June 2011
Taiwan-based solar cells will grab 16% of global market in 2011, says PIDA
According to Photonics Industry & Technology Development Association (PIDA), the market value of Taiwan's solar industry will expand to NT$253.1 billion (US$8.8 billion) in 2011...
Thursday 9 June 2011
China aims to reach 10GW of accumulated solar installations by 2015
The focus of China-based solar firms at Intersolar Europe will be green energy-related policies within China's 12th five-year plan which spans from 2011-2015. The plan emphasizes...
Wednesday 8 June 2011
Taiwan debates over necessity of nuclear power
Arguments over the use nuclear power have been heating up in Taiwan since Japan's earthquake on March 11. Germany's recent announcement of shutting down all nuclear power plants before...
Wednesday 8 June 2011
Limited solar installations in 1H11 may cause small incentive cuts in Germany
Germany plans to announce a new incentive program for solar installations on June 7. Market rumors indicate the final version may only cut incentives by 6% due to a lack of installations...
Tuesday 7 June 2011
Further incentive cuts for solar in Germany is possible, says industry source
Germany's recent announcement of the shutting of 17 nuclear power plants by 2022 has been welcomed by the renewable energy industries. However, the incentive for solar energy is likely...
Monday 30 May 2011
Solar market in Germany returns to spotlight
The solar market focus has been on Italy's new incentive program. The market has been bleak and prices have been falling like dominoes. Industry sources wish to understand more of...
Friday 27 May 2011
The general view of the solar market is too pessimistic: Q&A with LDK president Xingxue Tong
The current contraction of the solar market has affected solar firms worldwide. President and COO of China-based LDK, Xingxue Tong, thinks it is an imbalance before the transformation...
Friday 27 May 2011
NT dollar will continue to appreciate for a while, says TIER
The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research recently published a monthly report indicating that hot money will continue to flow into Asia because most central banks will increase interest...
Friday 13 May 2011
ROI on Italy's solar industry remains attractive despite sizable incentive cuts
Despite the proposed monthly incentive cuts, the return on investment (ROI) for solar modules in Italy under the new incentive program remains attractive, industry sources stated...
Tuesday 10 May 2011
Hard drive industry to continue facing shortage in May
Japan's earthquake in March has significantly impacted the supply status of the hard drive industry and the effect is expected to persist in May with two of the top-5 makers - Western...
Monday 9 May 2011
Grid parity of solar energy can be achieved in several countries by 2013, says Eversol chairman
It is inevitable for the industry to go through turbulences these couple of years, Ellick Liao, chairman for Eversol has pointed out. It all began in 2008 when the Spanish government...
Friday 6 May 2011
Stagnating PV installations in Germany might lead to small incentive cuts in July
PV system installation in Germany has been stalling and if the situation continues, it is likely the planned incentive cut in July 2011 will decrease in magnitude. In addition to...
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Commentary: Energy policies face showdown between ideals and reality
The energy policies proposed by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in Taiwan aim to provide stable energy while encouraging multiple energy sources. Future energy policies should...
Monday 25 April 2011
Solar market to rebound in 2-3 weeks, says LDK COO
Xingxue Tong, president and COO of China-based integrated solar firm LDK Solar, has recently boldly predicted a rebound of the solar market in 2-3 weeks despite the general pessimistic...
Monday 28 March 2011
Europe to continue dominating solar market in 2011, says IHS iSuppli
Despite brewing trouble for the solar industry in the region, Europe in 2011 will continue to account for the lion's share of photovoltaic (PV) installations in the world, claiming...