According to EnergyTrend’s survey, high-efficiency products are still in great demand in the market, which brings hope to the underperforming solar market. But according to related manufacturers, clients are mainly interested in p... more
Price Trend
Taiwanese Manfacturers to Enter Solar System Market and Face New Challenge |
| published: 2011-12-01 11:53 |
As a result of the persisting price downtrend, the mid-stream Taiwanese solar cell makers have been facing deficits since the beginning of 2011. With the prices showing no signs of rebound in the near term, manufacturers have shif... more
Tablet and Notebook Battery Market Outlooks Differ Vastly |
| published: 2011-11-28 18:29 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, the ASP of 2.2Ah lithium cylindrical battery cell dropped to US$ 0.65 in November, representing a 7% decrease, while the ASP of 2.8Ah plunged to US$0.75. In addition, t... more
Solar Price Drop Curbs; Carbon Emissions Trading Is Expected to Spur Solar Demand |
| published: 2011-11-23 18:57 |
The carbon emissions trading system has been widely discussed in the past, but for a number of reasons, the idea has not been received well. Recently, greater reception in several parts of the world have begun: with Europe’s rathe... more
Unable to Compete in the Price Wars, Mid and Small-scale PV Makers Temporarily Cut Capacity |
| published: 2011-11-16 19:10 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, with the global PV industry in a state of oversupply, price has plummeted in 2011 – most noticeably in the second half of the year. Furthermore, the negative effects hav... more
Solar Manufacturers Form Strategic Alliances to Escape Cutthroat Market |
| published: 2011-11-10 14:57 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, as product price continues to fall, midstream Taiwanese PV manufacturers’ profits are shrinking. In response to the recent price drop, manufacturers have already lowered... more
Solar Industry Oversupply Persists Despite Demand Recovery in Q4 |
| published: 2011-11-03 15:24 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research department of TrendForce, as both Germany and Britain have recently announced new government subsidies for 2012 (with significantly adjusted figures), the European market has seen signs of reco... more
Pessimism Permeates Solar Market, Few Buyers as PV Price Continues to Fall |
| published: 2011-10-26 18:04 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, as inventory levels remain high and demand is not strong, PV price continues to decrease gradually. However, the lower prices have not enticed buyers and stimulated dema... more
Solar Cell Makers Face Profitability Challenges in Q4 due to Falling Price and Shrinking Market Demand |
| published: 2011-10-20 8:56 |
According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, as upstream raw material price decreased rapidly and manufacturers sustained fewer inventory depreciation losses in Q3, most makers’ Q3 figures were better than those fr... more
Q4 Demand Disappointing, Solar Manufacturers Face Immense Financial Pressure |
| published: 2011-10-12 18:08 |
Currently, market rumors abound that some vendors, under immense financial pressures, plan to either liquidate their equipment or use their inventory and equipment as collateral, in order to maintain financial viability. However, ... more
