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Canada wins USMCA trade conflict with the United States, intends to make sure 'full advantage' for its solar market
puzzling, especially taking into consideration the USITC's searchings for. China tested the choice, asking for a dispute panel with the World Trade
Feb 17, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, USA, North America, section 201, import tariffs, solar imports, cusma, usmca
Arctech To Supply 2.1 GW SkySmart II Trackers for the Largest PV Power Plant in the Middle East
has revealed the finalizing of a 2.1 GW trackers supply agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) on 3rd September, for Al Dhafra PV2
Sep 7, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, CMEC, solar trackers, arctech, Guy Rong, Al Dhafra PV2 Solar park, china national industrial machinery corporation, skymart II trackers
Lithium Costs Are Rising, Stimulating More Offers for Key Battery Metal
active ingredient to power electric vehicles. Lithium carbonate costs in China are at record highs after a virtually fivefold boost in the past year,
Oct 7, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, China, Asia, lithium
How will China’s electricity price reform affect solar?
broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) on Thursday night dropped a bombshell on solar developers by reporting the manner in which the price of
Sep 30, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Policy, China, Asia, China Central Television, NDRC, Song Jie Cao
The ‘butterfly effect’ of Chinese PV listings
typhoon in Japan. ‘Flapping wings’ The shift of PV production to China was caused by a series of events, including the listing of Chinese solar
Nov 29, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Canadian Solar, China, JA Solar, JinkoSolar, Asia, Trina Solar, North America, Hanwha Q Cells, Martin Andrew Green
Chinese photovoltaic panel affiliate in California files bankruptcy, starts liquidating 400-MW plant
American manufacturing arm of China Sunergy Co., Sunergy California filed chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2021, noting greater than $10 million in approximated
Oct 13, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, bankruptcy, Chine, CSUN
JA Solar including 10,000 MT of monocrystalline silicon ingot ability
ability development news in 2020, right after a supply relisting in China at the end of 2019. JA Solar had actually claimed in January 2020 that it had
Feb 25, 2020 // Manufacturing News, China, JA Solar, c-si manufacturing, Asia, monocrystalline wafer
Masdar starts 1-GW solar project in Iraq
to be deployed by Chinese state-owned empire Power Construction Corp of China (Power China). The three projects are anticipated to enter into
Jun 27, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Masdar, Asia, Iraq, Solar Project
Biden management to spend US$ 56m to support solar manufacturing
of financing for silicon-based items whose supply chain is mainly reliant of China as well as Southeast Asia. Even more so as prices of polysilicon in
Jul 18, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, perovskite, North America, Joe Biden, doe, Jennifer Granholm, cadmium
Risen shines: Manufacturer starts work on 2.5 GW cell and module factory
hurdle The significant investment comes despite a decision by the China Securities Regulatory Commission in November to block Risen’s plans to raise
Aug 21, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, China, bifacial, Asia, Risen Energy, half-cut module, PV InfoLink, Merredin solar farm
Palisade packages 1 GW of assets right into new renewables platform
facility was acquired from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Bank of China, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Industrial and also Commercial Bank of
Mar 29, 2023 // Plants, Australia, Oceania, Palisade
Shenzhen S.C. Invests in Perovskite Solar Cell Tech
will focus on the establishment of production facilities in Jiangsu province, China, with an annual production capacity of 160 PVD, 119 RPC, and 60 VEC equipment.
Jul 5, 2023 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Shenzhen S.C.
Longi's Solar Job Cuts Signal Industry Turbulence
China's Longi Green Energy Technology Co., the world's largest solar manufacturer, is cutting almost one-third of its staff to reduce costs due to overcapacity and intense competition in the industry. The company plans to trim up to 30% of its workforce, which totaled about 80,000 last year. Longi began layoffs in November, primarily affecting management trainees and factory hires, as the solar sector struggles with excessive capacity and price pressures.The solar industry in China, which dominates global manufacturing, has faced layoffs and suspended investment plans recently. Longi, a leading wafer producer, had to cut prices significantly last year due to fierce competition. Despite financial pressures and job losses, the industry could see a rebound by late 2024 with consolidation and improved supply-demand balance. Longi, with substantial cash reserves, is well-positioned to weather the industry's challenges. How is China's Longi Green Energy Technology Co. responding to solar industry challenges? Longi Green Energy Technology Co. is cutting almost one-third of its staff to reduce costs in response to overcapacity and intense competition in the solar industry. The company plans to trim up to 30% of its workforce, which totaled about 80,000 last year, with layoffs primarily affecting management trainees and factory hires. Longi, a leading wafer producer, had to cut prices significantly last year due to fierce competition in the solar sector. Despite financial pressures and job losses, the solar industry in China could see a rebound by late 2024 with consolidation and improved supply-demand balance. Longi, with substantial cash reserves, is well-positioned to weather the industry's challenges and emerge stronger in the long run.
Mar 19, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, LONGi
Australia's Solar Sunshot: $1 Billion to Boost Domestic Production
domestic solar panel production, aiming to reduce reliance on imports from China. The Solar Sunshot program will provide subsidies and grants to increase
Mar 28, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania
Global PV Tracker Market Surges 28% in 2023
largest market, with PV Hardware leading shipments. The PV tracker market in China declined to 4.3 GW DC in 2023, with demand for fixed-tilt products outweighing
Jul 30, 2024 // Market Research, USA, North America, Array Technologies, Nextracker Inc