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Developers Dissatisfied With 2019 PV power Wholesale Rate

published: 2018-12-06 9:30
Developers have expressed dissatisfaction with larger-than-expectation cut on 2019 wholesale PV power rates publicized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on Nov. 29, according to which the rates for ground PV power and floating PV power will drop by 12.15% and 11.16%, respectively, to NT$3.7728/kWh and NT$4.1665/kWh from the 2018 levels, in addition to switch to fixed rates from existing tiered rates. ...  more

Transphorm’s High-Voltage GaN Helps Inergy Disrupt the Solar Power Generator Market…Again

published: 2018-12-04 14:19
Transphorm Inc.—the leader in the design and manufacturing of the highest reliability and first JEDEC- and AEC-Q101 qualified gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors—along with solar energy innovator Inergy and design partner Telcodium Inc. has announced that the upcoming Inergy Kodiak Extreme uses high-voltage GaN to reimagine what’s possible with portable power generators. ...  more

PV Power Demands Bottom Out in Q4

published: 2018-12-04 14:16
After hitting the nadir in Q3, the Chinese PV power market has shown conspicuous signs of recovery in Q4, as evidenced by appearance of rush orders, price hike of mono-si PERC cells, and stabilization of multi-si cell prices, thanks to capacity shrinkage, layoffs, and year-end deadline for grid connection for projects under "Top Runner Program." Market players anticipate the Chinese government to resume its support for the PV power market next year, stimulating market demands. ...  more