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September 20, 2013

Solar Developers hit with Fraud allegations in Czech as the Country reels from a Massive Solar Bust

Czech Solar Developers Accused The Czech Republic has witnessed the biggest solar boom in the world relative to its economy. The country saw a huge increase […]
September 13, 2013

US Think Tank that Subsidies not a source for Chinese Solar Competitiveness

Subsidies and Low Labor cost not the reason for Chinese Solar Competitiveness NREL and MIT don’t think that low wage costs and generous subsidies are driving […]
September 9, 2013

Indian Solar Industry slows down as State and Federal Ambitions Fail desperately Short

Slowdown in the Indian Solar Industry The India solar growth story is sputtering, with only 1500 MW of solar capacity getting installed till date. The main […]
September 6, 2013

SunEdison to sell its Original Core Semi Business – What a Turnaround

SunEdison to sell its Semiconductor Division SunEdison Inc. (SUNE) the US based solar and semiconductor company is going to spin off its semiconductor division to focus solely […]
September 3, 2013

India caves in to USA Pressure by allowing Domestic Content for Solar Modules only in part

One of the main reasons for India’s current economic issues is the total absence of decent leadership in the country. The country’s politicians are so busy […]
September 1, 2013

Another old time European Solar Company abandons the Solar Market

Komax to exit Solar Market The Europeans have been abandoning the solar market in increasing numbers in the last 2 years. The European solar companies dominated […]
August 28, 2013

Despite the Trade Wars and Quotas, China to account for 70% of Global Supply

China and Taiwan to account for 90% of Global Supply The Chinese solar industry has been making global media headlines as USA imposed a duty on […]
August 26, 2013

2013 to Mark a Bottom for Solar Equipment Spending at $2.3 billion

Solar Equipment Spending to further fall in 2013 Solar equipment spending fell off a cliff in 2012 after a record 2011. Spending on equipment used to […]
August 24, 2013

REC workers in USA become Unwitting Victim of the Solar Trade War

Ill Effects of Global Solar Trade Wars The globalized nature of our economy has unexpected side effects for workers and companies. Though globalization has brought prosperity […]
August 23, 2013

Thin Film Solar PV Share to halve to 7% in 2016, from 16% now

Thin Film Share to Plunge Further We in Greenworldinvestor have been saying for a long time that thin film PV solar is a losing investment. There […]
August 21, 2013

Chinese Solar Panel Maker Hareon bleeds Money despite Industry Upturn

Hareon still to report Losses Major Chinese solar panel maker Hareon which is listed on the Chinese stock exchange, reported a doubling of its loss in […]
August 20, 2013

Has the Solar Equipment Industry Bottomed Out?

Solar Equipment Industry The solar equipment industry made it out like bandits during the solar panel expansion phase during 2010 and 2011, when hundreds of companies […]
August 19, 2013

Comparing Canadian Solar and Jinko Solar solar panels

Jinko Solar (JKS) is a vertically integrated China based company making Modules, Cells & Wafers. Jinko Solar is one of the lowest cost solar panel producer and was […]
August 19, 2013

Sharp sees a Doubling of Solar Revenues driven by Japanese Boom but is it Sustainable

Sharp’s Revenues Double Itself The Japanese electronics giant Sharp has seen its revenues from solar sales double in the first quarter of 2013 to almost $850 […]
August 18, 2013

Comparing Jinko Solar and Renesola Solar Panels

Renesola (SOL) is a China based company providing modules at cheap prices. Renesola is a vertically integrated company with complete R&D and manufacturing of polysilicon, silicon wafer and solar […]
August 17, 2013

Comparing Jinko Solar and Trina Solar solar panels

Trina Solar (TSL) is one of the foremost solar panel companies and is also a low cost manufacturer of solar modules in China. Founded in 1997 with 12 offices […]
August 16, 2013

Free Standing Solar Panels – Advantages and Buy Prices

Free Standing Solar Panels Free Standing Solar panels are independent solar panels standing on the ground. They are used extensively where a pitched roof is not […]
August 16, 2013

Chinese Solar Raw Material Production to get Consolidated under a few Major Players

The Peaks and Troughs of Polysilicon Prices China saw a large number of polysilicon plants getting built during the post 2008 solar boom phase, when polysilicon […]
August 15, 2013

Taiwanese Solar Cell Giants a Good Bet in the next Couple of Years

Taiwan Solar Cells The Taiwanese cell companies are a good bet in the next couple of years, as they have been strengthened by a number of […]
August 14, 2013

Can the Japanese Grab the Solar Leadership position from China

Who will be the Solar Leader – China or Japan The Asian countries of China and Japan have a host of companies manufacturing solar panels at […]
August 14, 2013

Below 10c/Kwh Solar Price in India throws the Cat amongst the Pigeons

Cost of building a Solar power plant in India India’s solar power costs have declined dramatically and have become one of the lowest in the world. […]
August 13, 2013

Comparing Warranties of 20 leading Chinese Solar Panel Companies

Why is warranty gaining importance in the Solar Panel Industry The rate at which solar panel companies are going bankrupt, warranty is becoming an essential element […]
August 12, 2013

Solar Energy without any Subsidies become a Reality in India

Solar energy in India has been driven by subsidies given by the central and state governments. However, the sharp reduction in solar system costs have made […]
August 12, 2013

General Electric Capitulation is a bad portend for First Solar

My last article on GE-FSLR collaboration raised many readers’ doubts about why I think this agreement will not be very fruitful. Hence here goes another article […]
August 11, 2013

Comparison between Canadian Solar and Solar Frontier Solar Panels

Canadian Solar is a vertically integrated company, providing ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products. Headquartered in Canada, the company has factories in China and […]
August 10, 2013

What will happen to the Solar Industry in 2014 and Beyond

Solar Industry 2014 The solar industry is seeing a revival in 2013, thanks to an unprecedented demand growth in Japan and China. Despite the Chinese government […]
August 9, 2013

Comparing Renesola and Sunpower Solar Panels

Renesola (SOL) is a vertically integrated company with complete R&D and manufacturing of polysilicon, silicon wafer and solar modules. Renesola has a global presence with sales branches established in […]
August 9, 2013

Much Ado about Nothing – European Solar Panel Makes to keep Dying like Flies

The Chinese and Europeans have come to a deal regarding export of solar panels made in China to Europe. Under the deal, China will be allowed to […]
August 8, 2013

Comparison between Yingli Green and Solar Frontier Solar Panels

Yingli Green Energy (YGE) is one of the oldest Chinese companies and is completely integrated. One of the world’s firstfully vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, the company develops, manufactures and […]
August 8, 2013

Cadmium Telluride (Cd-Te) Technology on its Last Legs

FSLR acquires GE’s Thin Film technology First Solar is the world’s leading producers of solar panels with a solar panel technology that differs from almost all […]