On May 17, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary decision regarding anti-dumping charges against China’s solar cell and module makers. Anti-dumping duties imposed on China’s major solar cell manufacturers avera... more
Price Trend
TrendForce: SNEC Exhibition Kicks Off, Major Makers United on Cost Optimization |
| published: 2012-05-17 17:53 |
The SNEC International Solar and PV Conference & Exhibition, in session from May 16 to 18, is taking up all 17 halls at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The size of the exhibition has multiplied since last year, an ... more
TrendForce: European Solar Market Outlook to Stay Murky |
| published: 2012-05-10 10:31 |
Recent elections in Europe ushered in uncertainty for the solar market, and the new subsidy policies to take effect in 2H12 also rendered players conservative. According to EnergyTrend, the solar research division of TrendForce, o... more
TrendForce: Polarization in the Polysilicon Industry – Survival of the Fittest |
| published: 2012-05-03 11:43 |
The month of April brought many changes for the global polysilicon industry. According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, the polysilicon industry is becoming increasingly polarized. With a competitive advantage in... more
EnergyTrend: Polysilicon Price Continues to Fall, May Reach US$20/kg in 2012 |
| published: 2012-04-30 12:55 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, polysilicon spot price is closing in on major vendors’ manufacturing cost – this week’s spot price has already fallen below the US$23/kg mark, but vendors indicate polys... more
TrendForce: Solar Prices Remain Low Despite Italian Market Demand Recovery |
| published: 2012-04-19 14:42 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, German market demand is relatively weak. On the Italian market, however, demand momentum is recovering as the government is planning for further subsidy cuts in 2H12. Tr... more
EnergyTrend: Lesson Learned, Solar Manufacturers No Longer Slashing Price to Bring In Orders |
| published: 2012-04-12 10:26 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, slowed demand on the German market, the uncertainty towards the future market in Italy, and unclear demand in other regions has resulted in fewer deals on the spot marke... more
EnergyTrend: Effect of Apple Craze Extends to Lithium Polymer Batteries, Scale Causes Price Reduction |
| published: 2012-04-10 11:20 |
Apple’s new iPad has arrived, and its influence on end market and component part product price is gradually taking effect. According to EnergyTrend, green energy research division of TrendForce, market demand for lithium polymer b... more
EnergyTrend: Solar Prices Plummet in Past Two Weeks, Manufacturers on the Defense |
| published: 2012-04-05 18:43 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, solar PV market demand has plummeted recently due to the passing of Germany’s new subsidy policy, in addition to news of the Italian government’s plans to shrink solar s... more
EnergyTrend: Germany’s Revised Solar Subsidy Policy to Bring Short-Term Gains, Potential Long-Term Losses |
| published: 2012-03-29 10:46 |
According to EnergyTrend, the research division of TrendForce, Germany’s ruling coalition has come to a consensus regarding the nation’s revised photovoltaic subsidy policy. In addition to partial subsidy adjustments, an installat... more
