Solar Industry

May 16, 2016

The Existing Paradoxes of Solar Industry Today

Investing in Solar Industry Today Solar installations in USA is growing fast, with IHS predicting 15GW of USA solar installations in 2016. Even during the last […]
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 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 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 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 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 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

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 […]
August 7, 2013

Distinguishing Features between Renesola and Solar Frontier Solar Panels

Renesola is a Chinese company and provide modules at cheap prices. Renesola is a vertically integrated company with complete R&D and manufacturing of polysilicon, silicon wafer and solar […]
August 6, 2013

Distinguishing Trina Solar and Solar Frontier Solar Modules

Chinese solar panels are good and sold at a cheap price, though the quality of Chinese solar panels was under question a while ago. Japan on the other […]
August 5, 2013

Comparing Japanese Solar Panels – Kyocera and Solar Frontier

Solar Frontier is a Japanese company which was earlier known as Showa Shell Solar. The company joined the rank of major solar companies once it started […]
August 4, 2013

Hanergy set to challenge Solar Frontier as the CIGs leader after gobbling Global Energy

Hanergy buys Global Energy after Q-Cells and Miasole Hanergy the Chinese solar giant is all set to become the world’s leader in CIGs solar panel technology […]
August 1, 2013

JA Solar and Sunpower Solar Modules – which one to buy?

Sunpower (SPWR) is a US based solar system integrator and developer, building some of the largest solar farms in the US. The company makes the most efficient solar panels using […]
July 30, 2013

Has Europe buckled under Chinese Pressure?

The Chinese have captured the global solar panel manufacturing industry by investing billions of dollars in building almost 40-50 GW of capacity even when the global […]
July 26, 2013

Comparing Trina Solar and Canadian Solar Modules

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 worldwide, […]
July 25, 2013

Which Solar Inverters to buy – Best Inverter Buys in 2013

Solar Inverters Like solar panels, solar inverters is also a huge market with stiff competition. The Solar inverter industry has undergone major consolidation. Top solar inverter companies used […]
July 24, 2013

Mosaic the Gennext Solar Energy Funding Model: Interview with the President Billy Parish

Solar Energy is surely the next gen way to go green and save money. There is a lot going on worldwide on this front. A lot […]
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 […]