AS Published on Monday 3 February 2020 - n° 307 - Categories:the manufacturers
Concentration of PV manufacturing in China disrupts global supply
The solar and storage industry is questioning the impact that the coronavirus epidemic may have and how quickly it will return to normal. On Friday 31 January, after other countries, the United States declared a public health emergency and suspended major flights to China.
AS Published on Monday 3 February 2020 - n° 307 - Categories:the manufacturers, cells
The world's leading cell manufacturers in 2019
The main cell manufacturers
With 10 GW of single and multi-silicon PERC cells, the world's leading cell producer is
AS Published on Monday 3 February 2020 - n° 307 - Categories:the manufacturers
Top ten panel suppliers in 2019
In 2019, the world's largest panel manufacturer was
AS Published on Saturday 23 November 2019 - n° 299 - Categories:the manufacturers
Aiko Solar has become the world's largest solar cell manufacturer.
Aiko Solar has become the largest manufacturer of solar cells in recent years, focusing on high efficiency cells, especially mono-P PERC production. It is the major supplier to the vast majority of the very large panel manufacturers (also known as the Solar Module Super League - SMSL) in China and many other panel producers around the world.
The company's growth can be explained by
AS Published on Saturday 23 November 2019 - n° 299 - Categories:the manufacturers
The bankability of panel manufacturers in the 4th quarter 2019 (2nd part)
The other companies (not rated AA) have been looking for cash or are lagging behind in technology in 2019. They are lagging behind the market leaders. They rarely have correct prices for their high-quality products. They do not have optimal costs.
In contrast to the four AA-rated manufacturers, the recent production of most other photovoltaic companies
AS Published on Saturday 23 November 2019 - n° 299 - Categories:the manufacturers
The bankability of panel manufacturers in the 4th quarter 2019 (1st part)
Panel manufacturers are in competition for large power plant projects launched by electricity companies around the world. They have been classified into four categories AA, A, B, C. following a descending pyramid,
AS Published on Sunday 13 October 2019 - n° 293 - Categories:the manufacturers
To reduce the cost of operating the plants, digital technology is essential.
The operation and maintenance of power plants (O&M) is developing, hence the use of digital technology.
Price pressure in the solar O&M sector is driving the adoption of digital solutions. Asset owners and operators are increasingly investing in advanced analysis tools and specific O&M software.
The annual operating and maintenance costs of solar power plants will double from nearly
L R AS Published on Sunday 8 September 2019 - n° 288 - Categories:the manufacturers, China
Chinese production in the first half of the year. Comtec wants to withdraw from the market
The gigantic projects of certain Chinese manufacturers make Comtec fear industrial overcapacity and a deadly struggle between market players. The management prefers to give up its factories and subcontract its production, while the storm passes, and devote itself to the development of the new products.
L R AS Published on Saturday 7 September 2019 - n° 288 - Categories:the manufacturers, China
Chinese panel exports in the first half of the year from the ten main players
Chinese manufacturers have been forced to turn to exports in early 2019. This is the consequence of the mediocre economic situation in China, where only 11.4 GW (down 53% on last year) was installed in six months. Some of these producers
L R AS Published on Monday 2 September 2019 - n° 287 - Categories:cells, the manufacturers
Top three solar cell shippers in the first half of the year
The top three in this ranking are Tongwei with 6 GW shipped, then Aiko Solar, and finally Uniex. Tongwei continues to increase its market share in the second half of the year and will increase its production in 2020. Aiko Solar can produce 10 GW per year.
Other producers have emerged:
L R AS Published on Saturday 31 August 2019 - n° 287 - Categories:the manufacturers, miscellaneous financial
The main investors in research and development in 2018
Two of the 21 companies among the 21 that have published their accounts have exceeded $100 million in investment during 2018.
- LONGi increased its research and development expenditures from $175.5 million in 2017 to $182.7 million in 2018, representing the
L R AS Published on Friday 30 August 2019 - n° 287 - Categories:the manufacturers, miscellaneous financial, R&D
R & D spending on photovoltaic technology over the last five years
This is the second year in a row that research and development (R&D) spending by 21 leading PV manufacturers (excluding Trina Solar and JA Solar) has exceeded the
AS Published on Monday 10 June 2019 - n° 280 - Categories:China, the manufacturers
Weak activity of Chinese manufacturers in the 1st quarter
Uncertainties about China's subsidy policy in thefirst quarter prompted most Chinese players to wait for clarification and to shut down the facilities. As a result, Chinese demand collapsed after the completion of the Best Around Lunar New Year programme.
This weak activity was offset by the traditional high season.
AS Published on Monday 20 May 2019 - n° 277 - Categories:the manufacturers
The tremendous progress of the PV industry, visible thanks to Intersolar
The 400 Wp becomes the new standard power for 72-cell panels. Last year, the Q-Cells panel that won the Intersolar 2018 competition peaked at 320 Wp. (Editor's note: 25% better in twelve months)
Manufacturers are fighting on four fronts simultaneously:
AS Published on Sunday 14 April 2019 - n° 272 - Categories:les fabricants
Une vue des producteurs photovoltaïques
Malgré la diffusion des droits de douane, le marché photovoltaïque continue de grimper. Après 101 GW en 2018, les installations pourraient atteindre 110 GW cette année, selon EnergyTrend. Le marché se diffusera car il y aura en 2019 près de trois fois plus de pays