Manufacturing

Intermolecular’s Combinatorial Lab Improves PV, Coatings, and LEDs

Intermolecular’s Combinatorial Lab Improves PV, Coatings, and LEDs

Eric Wesoff: May 15, 2013

Accelerating R&D in semiconductors and cleantech

Why Solaria’s Approach to Solar in China Might Work

Why Solaria’s Approach to Solar in China Might Work

Herman K. Trabish: May 15, 2013

Low-concentration PV on single-axis trackers partnered with Chinese developers and state-owned entities

Solar Summit Summary 2013: Fireworks Amongst Friends in Phoenix

Solar Summit Summary 2013: Fireworks Amongst Friends in Phoenix

Eric Wesoff: May 9, 2013

Some videos and articles that might give you a flavor of this great and still growing annual event from GTM Research. We hope to see you in-person next year.

EU to Hit 100+ China Solar Panel Makers With Anti-Dumping Tariffs

EU to Hit 100+ China Solar Panel Makers With Anti-Dumping Tariffs

Herman K. Trabish: May 9, 2013

An import charge of 37.2% to 67.9% will fuel the fire of the solar trade war.

Enphase, PV Microinverter Builder, Still Growing Revenue and Margin

Enphase, PV Microinverter Builder, Still Growing Revenue and Margin

Eric Wesoff: May 7, 2013

Still the solar microinverter frontrunner, Enphase continues to execute. Profitability not yet achieved and losses continue.

First Solar’s Q1: Steady Guidance, Profitable, Action in Chile and China

First Solar’s Q1: Steady Guidance, Profitable, Action in Chile and China

Eric Wesoff: May 6, 2013

Steady utility solar business with a small profit, a layoff, and still pursuing sustainable markets

SunPower Q1 Earnings: Improved Margin and Optimism Despite GAAP Loss

SunPower Q1 Earnings: Improved Margin and Optimism Despite GAAP Loss

Eric Wesoff: May 2, 2013

Margins improve, strength in Japan residential and U.S. utility sector. Optimism for a strong year.

8 Takeaways From Solar Summit 2013

8 Takeaways From Solar Summit 2013

GTM Research Staff: May 2, 2013

The GTM Research Analyst team highlights their thoughts from Solar Summit 2013

Suntech: 2012 Revenue Halved, $1.2B Contract Broke, Earnings Delayed

Suntech: 2012 Revenue Halved, $1.2B Contract Broke, Earnings Delayed

Eric Wesoff: May 1, 2013

An update on Suntech’s slow-motion implosion

GTM Research: Yingli Gains Crown as Top Producer in a 36 GW Global PV Market

GTM Research: Yingli Gains Crown as Top Producer in a 36 GW Global PV Market

Shyam Mehta: May 1, 2013

Global cell and module production are down year-over-year for the first time ever; thin film market share falls to 2006 levels.

Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Effective Marketing for Solar

Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Effective Marketing for Solar

Eric Wesoff: April 30, 2013

“Southwest isn’t an airline; it’s a service business. That’s how we have to think about solar.”—Danny Kennedy of Sungevity

Is China’s Solar Business Not-for-Profit?

Is China’s Solar Business Not-for-Profit?

Herman K. Trabish: April 26, 2013

Solar companies looking at China’s big numbers are in for a surprise.

Solar Summit Slideshow: The PV Module Market

Solar Summit Slideshow: The PV Module Market

Eric Wesoff: April 25, 2013

GTM Research Senior Analyst Shyam Mehta provides actionable intelligence for the solar module manufacturing industry.

Do Tiers for Solar Module Manufacturers Even Matter?

Do Tiers for Solar Module Manufacturers Even Matter?

Herman K. Trabish: April 25, 2013

“If the industry could do away with it, we would be better off.”

SoloPower Suspends Portland Thin-Film CIGS Solar Operations

SoloPower Suspends Portland Thin-Film CIGS Solar Operations

Eric Wesoff: April 24, 2013

It’s over, folks.