May 11, 2012 With no sign that the oversupply of solar polysilicon is ending, buyers are shifting their purchasing activity to the bargain-basement spot market, contributing to a sharp 11 percent drop in... April 18, 2012 An ongoing surplus in the production of polysilicon—the key raw material in the photovoltaic (PV) industry—will lead to excess supply, leading to further erosion in its pricing... March 20, 2012 Despite the German government’s plan to reduce incentives for new solar installations, some market segments in the country will remain attractive for photovoltaics (PV) in 2012, with the... March 1, 2012 Despite the German government’s plan to reduce incentives for new solar installations, some market segments in the country will remain attractive for photovoltaics (PV) in 2012, with the return on... February 7, 2012 Despite strong long-term growth prospects, the worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter space dipped slightly in 2011 as two big solar markets stalled or cut tariffs, even though overall losses... February 6, 2012 The photovoltaic (PV) market enjoyed another year of sunny growth as solar installations climbed 40 percent in 2011, although dark clouds loom on the horizon over the... January 30, 2012 The worldwide photovoltaic (PV) inverter space dipped slightly in 2011 as two big solar markets stalled or cut tariffs, even though overall losses in the industry were mitigated... December 13, 2011 After two years at the top, Germany this year is likely to lose its place as the world’s top photovoltaic (PV) solar market, slipping to No. 2 behind former runner-up Italy... December 6, 2011 Germany this year is projected to lose its place as the world’s top photovoltaic (PV) market, slipping to No. 2 behind former runner-up Italy, now anticipated to vault to the apex of a... November 16, 2011 Installation capacity for photovoltaic (PV) solar systems in North America will finish 2011 with impres¬sive 200 percent growth, lifted by projects finally coming online in California... October 3, 2011 After slumping in July and August, Germany’s orders for new photovoltaic (PV) solar systems are set to soar in October and November, generating a surge in demand that may be... September 28, 2011 In a development that could slow the downward spiral of prices and profit margins in the solar industry, the market share of high-efficiency crystalline silicon (c-Si)... September 28, 2011 A significant conversion effort is predicted to take hold in the photovoltaic (PV) industry that would result in higher solar efficiencies for at least 30 percent of crystalline... September 6, 2011 Despite plunging prices that have squeezed margins throughout the solar supply chain, the global photo-voltaic (PV) market remained on a strong growth track during the first half of... August 17, 2011 U.S. photovoltaic (PV) installations in 2011 will rise a spectacular 166 percent to a total of 2.4 gigawatts (GW), with California leading the country in the amount of power... August 11, 2011 The Chinese government’s new feed-in-tariff (FIT) incentive program is expected to give a major boost to the country’s solar industry, potentially increasing installations by a... August 11, 2011 Blessed with abundant sunshine and a supportive political structure, California is positioned to add 7.5 gigawatts (GW) of additional installed power from photovoltaic (PV) sources during... August 8, 2011 Blessed with abundant sunshine and a supportive political structure, California is positioned to add 7.5 gigawatts (GW) of installed power from photovoltaic (PV) sources during the period of... August 4, 2011 Despite a recovery in global solar installations in the second half of the year, plunging prices will result in zero revenue growth for the photovoltaic (PV) module business in 2011... August 3, 2011 U.S. photovoltaic (PV) installations in 2011 will rise a spectacular 166 percent to a total of 2.4 gigawatts (GW), with California leading the country in the amount of power... July 29, 2011 Despite a slowdown in Photovoltaic (PV) installations globally in 2009, California is showing surprising strength, according to iSuppli Corp. Data from the California Solar Initiative (CSI)... June 16, 2011 The photovoltaic (PV) industry appears set to achieve a major milestone with the selling prices of crystalline silicon (c-Si) modules projected to drop to $1 per watt by... May 16, 2011 The collective operating margin for the photovoltaic (PV) industry will range between 15 to 19 percent during each quarter of 2011, reflecting healthy profits for companies... April 14, 2011 The earthquake-related nuclear disaster in Japan could prove to be a boon to the photovoltaic (PV) industry in Germany and Italy, the world’s two largest solar markets that have become... April 13, 2011 The earthquake-related nuclear disaster in Japan could prove to be a boon to the photovoltaic (PV) industry in Germany and Italy, the world’s two largest solar markets... April 4, 2011 After soaring more than 60 percent in 2010, future spending on capacity expansion in the photovoltaic (PV) market will slow in 2011 as industry production capability catches up to demand... March 25, 2011 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... March 14, 2011 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... February 28, 2011 With their capability to increase the efficiency of solar systems, module level power management (MLPM) solutions are set for fast growth, with almost 40 percent of residential photovoltaic (PV)... February 17, 2011 With their capability to increase the efficiency of solar systems, module level power management (MLPM) solutions are set for fast growth, with almost 40 percent of residential photovoltaic (PV)... February 16, 2011 While new photovoltaic (PV) installations are expected to rise robustly in 2011, the road to growth will be bumpy, with inventories throughout the solar industry expected to surge... February 7, 2011 While new solar installations in the photovoltaic (PV) market are expected to rise to 22 gigawatts (GW) in 2011, the road to growth will be bumpy, according to... January 10, 2011 Global photovoltaic (PV) solar instillations in 2011 will rise by a sunny 39.3 percent on the strength of vigorous Italian and U.S. demand, with growth during the year limited only by reductions... January 3, 2011 Italy’s solar market is going into overdrive in the fourth quarter, setting the stage for a doubling in photovoltaic (PV) installations in 2011... November 18, 2010 Chinese companies are expected to lead the world in the expansion of solar cell and module manufacturing capacity in 2010, accounting for seven of the 10 biggest gainers in the... November 17, 2010 While Germany gets the crown in the Photovoltaic (PV) market as king of new solar installations, other countries in Europe are ramping up their own plans for PV in 2010 and beyond... November 16, 2010 Because of their capability to bring the beneficial dynamics of Moore’s Law to the solar market, global shipments of Photovoltaic (PV) Module Level Power Management (MLPM) systems... November 11, 2010 The Silicon Valley mantra of smaller, faster, cheaper hasn’t really applied to the Photovoltaic (PV) market—until recently, that is, when micro-inverters and optimizers started being... November 8, 2010 Stronger than expected growth in Germany has prompted iSuppli Corp. to boost its 2010 forecast for global installations of Photovoltaic (PV) solar systems... September 29, 2010 Despite extreme shifts in pricing, demand and governmental subsidies, the global photovoltaic market in 2011 will experience robust growth, with installations rising by... September 27, 2010 Despite extreme shifts in pricing, demand and governmental subsidies, the global photovoltaic market in 2011 will experience robust growth, with installations rising by 42.3 percent for the year, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp. September 16, 2010 Success in the burgeoning market for power inverters will hinge upon suppliers’ capability to provide the lowest long-term costs and their short-term wherewithal to source sufficient... September 9, 2010 Aggressive government incentives are set to trigger booming growth in solar installations in Ontario, Canada, in 2010—but regulations requiring the use of locally sourced photovoltaic... August 26, 2010 Aggressive government incentives are set to trigger booming growth in solar installations in Ontario, Canada, in 2010—but regulations requiring the use of locally sourced photovoltaic... August 12, 2010 Radical swings in inventory levels for Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells this year are resulting in perilous market conditions that potentially could drive unaware companies out of the market... August 12, 2010 The sun is rising on the United Kingdom’s solar market in 2010, as attractive government incentives make it the world’s fastest-growing country for Photovoltaic (PV) installations this year... August 5, 2010 The sizzling photovoltaic industry in 2010 for renewable solar energy might be set to double in size this year, but volatile market issues could spell disaster for companies that drop... August 3, 2010 Despite concerns that reductions in government incentives will halt growth in installations of solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems in 2011, iSuppli Corp. predicts the global PV market will continue... July 30, 2010 The sun is rising on the United Kingdom’s solar market in 2010, as attractive government incentives make it the world’s fastest-growing country for Photovoltaic (PV) installations this year... May 20, 2010 Attractive investment conditions in the first half of 2010 indicate that Germany likely will enjoy a banner year for solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations... May 20, 2010 April’s announced deal between SunPower Corp. and Flextronics International Ltd. represents the early stages of a boom in solar panel contract manufacturing driven by... May 20, 2010 Very attractive investment conditions in the first half of 2010 indicate that Germany likely will enjoy a banner year for solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations, according to iSuppli Corp... May 18, 2010 While most of the focus in the solar world is on Photovoltaic (PV) power, the fastest-growing segment of the solar market is actually the solar thermal market, which will expand by... May 17, 2010 The price differential has narrowed in 2010 between 6N semiconductor-grade Upgaded Metallurgical Silicon (UMG) and Fluidized Bed Reactor (FBR) material... May 17, 2010 While most of the focus in the solar world is on Photovoltaic (PV) power, the fastest-growing segment of the solar market is actually the solar thermal market, which will expand by... April 26, 2010 Strengthening conditions in the global Photovoltaic (PV) market in late 2009 are carrying over into 2010, prompting iSuppli Corp. to dramatically raise its forecast for solar installations... iSuppli Corporation April 23, 2010 Thursday’s announced deal between SunPower Corp. and Flextronics International Ltd. represents the early stages of a boom in solar panel contract manufacturing driven by a rapid expansion in demand... iSuppli Corporation April 20, 2010 A surge of sales in Germany combined with plunging prices are set to boost solar demand in 2010, prompting iSuppli Corp. to dramatically upgrade its forecast of installations of Photovoltaic (PV) systems... iSuppli Corporation February 25, 2010 Installations of Photovoltaic (PV) solar systems will soar in 2010, but a steep dive in the prices of solar components means industry competition will intensify... February 8, 2010 Demand for Photovoltaic (PV) installations in 2010 is increasing thanks to an improving macroeconomic situation and rapidly declining prices for systems, according to iSuppli Corp... iSuppli Corporation January 21, 2010 Germany’s decision to slash subsidies on certain types of solar installations will result in a dramatic demand reduction and price plunge in the country for Photovoltaic (PV)... January 11, 2010 The year 2009 was tough on all industries, and the solar energy business wasn’t immune to the global recession and the financial market upheaval. |