Current Events

12
August
2012

Q-Cells Takeover Offer to be published this week

Hanwha rumored to offer bid for Q-Cells

The insolvent solar group Q-Cells located in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, is apparently about to be sold to Asia

Written by: Robert Dydo Categories: Current Events

25
April
2012

The other side of the coin: power output of PV modules at hot climate

A look at FSLR's claim that its CdTe module generate 11.3% more peak power

A previous blog discussed the possible higher efficiency degradation at hot climate for CdTe thin film (TF) modules. However, it is just one side of the coin.

Written by: Pierce Lee Categories: Current Events

18
April
2012

CdTe Thin Film Panel Degradation - a Time Bomb for FSLR?

Not exactly a time bomb, but FSLR should take it seriously

One of the most serious uncertainties cited by analysts after the first quarter conference call is the degradation issue of FSLR's CdTe panel in hot climate.

Written by: Pierce Lee Categories: Current Events

17
April
2012

FSLR's restructuring plan

a necessary step toward adjusting capacity to the demand

Today First Solar announced a major restructuring plan, closing factories and laying off 2000 employees. It is expected that FSLR will incur a charge of $245-370 million.

Written by: Pierce Lee Categories: Current Events

10
March
2012

Screen-printed silicon solar cell with novel rear-surface

20.1 percent efficiency with a typical industrial process and production sequences.

Screen-printed silicon solar cell with novel rear-surface

20.1 percent efficiency with a typical industrial process and production sequences.

Written by: Robert Dydo Categories: Current Events

04
March
2012

Panasonic breaks ground for Malaysian factory

300MW operational by the end of 2012

Panasonic breaks ground for Malaysian factory

This is the first fully integrated factory for Panasonic 

Written by: Robert Dydo Categories: Current Events

22
February
2012

Canadian Solar presentation Summary

Jefferies presentation Summary

Canadian Solar presentation Summary

Excellent review of the today's conference at Jefferies. Must see for solar investors

Written by: Robert Dydo Categories: Current Events