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Wacker Chemie nearly increases polysilicon sales, massively elevating its incomes
German chemical group Wacker Chemie saw its polysilicon sales nearly double in 2021, raising its revenues dramatically amidst greater raw-material and also power expenses, initial economic results revealed.
Feb 1, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, polysilicon, wacker chemie, wacker
Up to EUR7 billion financial investment could be required to reach 20GW of solar module manufacturing capacity in Europe
Europe's solar technology experts may need up to EUR7 billion (US$ 8.51 billion) in capital investment in order to scale up domestic production to be around the world affordable, however continued assistance will be important to maintain the sector in the long-term.
May 11, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Europe, wacker chemie, meyer burger, Soltec, baywa r.e., wacker, esg, Michael Schmela, SolarPower, Christian Westermeier
4 wounded in 'case' at Wacker's US polysilicon factory
The German chemicals manufacturer said that the concern involved four professionals doing maintenance on non-operational equipment.
Aug 10, 2020 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, wacker
Tentative US-China deal heralds trade bonanza for PV polysilicon makers
The easing of economic tensions between the US and China is set to throw a lifeline to the solar industry, bringing some respite to the sector after years of back-and-forth trade tariffs and levies.
Jan 16, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, America, China, polysilicon, Asia, Donald Trump, North America, REC Silicon, solar trade, wacker, hemlock