2013

July 24, 2013

The Long Tail Risk that faces the Worlds' Greatest Industrial Cluster – China's Guangdong Province

Why Nuclear Energy is on a secular decline Nuclear Energy provides more than 15% of the world’s electricity requirements and is much cheaper than other renewable […]
July 23, 2013

Comparison between Canadian Solar and Yingli Green Energy Solar Modules

Yingli Green Energy (YGE) is one of the oldest Chinese companies and is completely integrated. One of the world’s first fully vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, the company develops, manufactures and sells […]
July 23, 2013

Fast growing Sunrise sector hits corruption hurdle in India

Indian Solar Industry hit by Corruption India and corruption have pretty much become synonymous with no sector immune to fraud and scams in India. Now the […]
July 22, 2013

Comparison between JA Solar and Yingli Green Energy Solar Modules

JA Solar sells its products to solar manufacturers worldwide, who assemble and integrate solar cells into modules. The company has two  solar cell manufacturing facilities, one located […]
July 22, 2013

Two new Green IPOs to hit the Indian Markets soon – However, both are fundamentally weak

Two Green IPOs in India – Ind Eco Ventures and Inox Wind The Indian stock market has been languishing in the last couple of years with […]
July 20, 2013

Comparing JA Solar and Canadian Solar Modules

Since solar panels have gained so much popularity and accessibility everywhere, the buyers get really confused about which solar panels to buy. I have been receiving […]
July 19, 2013

Comparison between Renesola and Yingli Solar Modules

Yingli Green Energy (YGE) is one of the oldest Chinese companies and is completely integrated. One of the world’s first fully vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, the company develops, manufactures and […]
July 19, 2013

My advice to the short sighted Indian Wind Energy Developers

India Wind Energy Developers Indian wind developer Myntrah and the Indian wind energy association have stopped the reverse auctions for wind energy farms by the western […]
July 18, 2013

Comparison between Trina Solar and Yingli Solar Modules

Trina Solar (TSL) is a vertically integrated company right from the production of ingots to modules. The company was founded in 1997, with 12 offices worldwide. Trina Solar has partnerships with […]
July 18, 2013

The Last of the German Solar Companies

A large section of the German solar industry has already shut down or been bought for pennies to the dollar by Asian conglomerates such as Hanergy, […]
July 17, 2013

Comparison between Trina Solar and SunPower Solar Modules

Trina Solar (TSL) is a China based vertically integrated company right from the production of ingots to modules. The company was founded in 1997, with 12 offices worldwide. Trina Solar has […]
July 17, 2013

World's Largest Shipbuilder Rongsheng follows LDK Solar and Suntech into Zombieness

China has massively over-invested in its industrial infrastructure in the last decade, as negative real interest rates have fueled extreme mal-investment in some industries. Steel, shipbuilding, […]
July 16, 2013

Comparing Canadian Solar and SunPower Solar Panels – which one to buy

Sunpower (SPWR) is a US company which makes the most efficient solar panels using its monocrystalline solar cell technology. The company is a solar system integrator and developer as well, building […]
July 16, 2013

Gujarat, India plans to retroactively reduce high FITs for 1 GW of Solar Plants in the state

India’s western state of Gujarat has been the poster boy of solar energy success in India installing almost 1 GW of solar capacity in a couple […]
July 15, 2013

Comparing Trina Solar and JA Solar Solar Modules – which one to buy

The Solar Panel industry is gaining importance in today’s world. With rising electricity bills and fossil fuel prices, solar panels are becoming an easy and a […]
July 15, 2013

India's Smartphone Market surges by 167%, Local Companies reap the Gains

Indian Smartphone Industry India is by far the fastest growing smartphone market in the world with smartphone shipments surging by 167% to almost 9.5 million units […]
July 14, 2013

The Indian Chemical Industry – Classification and Characteristics

Chemical Industry in India The Chemical industry is among one of the most significant manufacturing sub-sectors in India. The industry has its history traced back to […]
July 13, 2013

Comparing Trina Solar and Renesola Solar Modules – which one to buy

Renesola and Trina Solar are lowest cost Chinese solar panel manufacturers globally. Renesola is a vertically integrated company with complete R&D and manufacturing of polysilicon, silicon wafer and solar […]
July 12, 2013

India finally to impose Anti-Dumping duties against US, China, Taiwan and Malaysia

India to impose Anti-dumping duties soon The Chinese and other Asian players like Malaysia and Taiwan have continued to supply their solar cells and modules all […]
July 12, 2013

Comparing JA Solar and Renesola Solar Modules – which one to buy

Both Renesola (SOL) and JA Solar (JASO) Modules are good buys and one of our top picks to buy in 2013. Both Renesola and JA Solar are Chinese […]
July 11, 2013

China proposes to limit Solar Panel export to 10 GW annually in order to avoid EU's fury

China limits the Solar Panel export to Europe The EU-China solar spat is the most talked about trade war in the history of solar industry. Europe […]
July 10, 2013

SMA wields the axe on Workers as Revenues keep dropping

SMA Solar is firing 700 workers from its nearly 4000 workforce, as the company tries to align costs to its falling revenue. The German solar inverter […]
July 10, 2013

Problems of the Chinese Financial Market – Property prices a major concern

Problems faced by Financial Market in China China is suffering from the problem of rent seeking and corruption, all thanks to its regulated Financial Market. In […]
July 9, 2013

10 Solar Stories on GWI

Solar News 1) Panasonic to close its solar cell factory in Hungary. Approximately 500 jobs to be affected. 2) Conergy takes steps ahead to file insolvency. Payment […]
July 9, 2013

Best Solar Panel brands to buy in 2013 – Module Features and Available Models

The solar industry suffers from too much supply globally. Supply-demand balance is expected to return in another year or two. The solar industry is heavily dependent on the […]
July 8, 2013

Thin Wafer startup Crystal Solar expects to cut Module price by 50%

Solar Wafers are traditionally manufactured by growing polysilicon crystals in specialized furnaces. These crystals are then sawed to make thin slices of purified polysilicon which is […]
July 8, 2013

Andhra Pradesh fails to get enough Bids for its Solar Tender

Andhra Pradesh Solar Tender Andhra Pradesh is one the major Southern states with a big solar subsidy policy and it recently enacted a reverse auction for […]
July 7, 2013

China Sun Energy (CSUN) Solar Panel Review

China Sunenergy China Sunenergy (CSUN) is a Chinese solar company which used to produce solar cells initially. Later, the company expanded into solar panel production, with solar […]
July 6, 2013

Banking on Solar Power: Companies Acquiring Funds for Growth

Companies acquiring funds for growth in Solar Energy Recently, JPMorgan Chase & Co. helped a privately held solar installation provider secure funds totaling $630 million. This […]
July 5, 2013

Atlanta Gives Green Light to Green Future

Atlanta has discovered that it’s not just good for health and the environment to “go green.” It’s also economical, practical, and above all, it’s easy! The ATL […]