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Suntech: Government Bailout Likely

Suntech: Government Bailout Likely

The fate of the biggest subsidiary of Suntech Power, for several years the world’s number one manufacturer of PV panels, hangs in the balance as Chinese government officials determine whether to bail the company out. It’s rare for Chinese companies to fail, since the government usually rescues them to avoid damaging the reputation of Chinese [...]

March 27, 2013 / 22 Comments / Read More

PV Manufacturers Set Best Practices

PV Manufacturers Set Best Practices

Founding Participants of the Solar Commitment include Dow Solar, SunEdison, SunPower, Suntech, Trina Solar, and Yingli Solar.

March 30, 2012 / 33 Comments / Read More

Module margins shrink in silicon price war

  Third-quarter estimates for silicon solar manufacturers showed declining margins and profits, as average selling price (ASP) sank about 30 percent, toward $1 per watt. But despite an inventory glut, there’s little evidence of a slowdown in production at the major factories. SunPower, the strongest presence in the U.S. market, reports a strong revenue gain [...]

November 18, 2011 / 2 Comments / Read More