SAN FRANCISCO and SYDNEY, April 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. , one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced the opening of Suntech Australia that will be focused on sales and business development in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
''With abundant sunlight and low population density, Australia is ideally suited to distributed solar energy generation, and well-placed to take a leading role in the development and utilization of this clean and sustainable energy solution,'' said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech's Chairmanand Chief Executive Officer. ''Australia's ratification of the Kyoto protocol and increasing State support for solar projects reflects the broader community's growing interest in renewable energy and environmental sustainability. Suntech is committed to supporting this trend through investment in Australia's solar industry, and the provision of premium quality solar products.''
Dr. Shi added, ''With our new base in Sydney and continued collaborative efforts with local and regional partners, we will strive to promote the long-term development of the solar industry in Australia, New Zealand and neighbouring Pacific Islands.''
Suntech's Australia Connections
Dr. Zhengrong Shi, an alumnus of the University of NSW, and Suntech have maintained strong connections with the Australian solar industry. Suntech and the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Silicon Photovoltaics and Photonics of the University of New South Wales Australia have enjoyed long term collaboration on the research and development of cutting-edge solar technologies that target to increase PV cell conversion efficiency and decrease solar energy cost per watt. As part of the collaboration, Suntech has provided funding for solar research projects and the two organizations have mutually shared benefits produced from such efforts. In addition, Suntech also provides funding for a number of UNSW undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for training in the area of photovoltaic engineering.
''Coming from a scientific research background, I take great pleasure in providing opportunities for up and coming scientists in this dynamic industry,'' commented Dr. Shi. ''Suntech's relationship with the University of NSW brings a commercial focus to research projects and supports the education and development of some of the world's best talent in solar R&D. At the same time, many of the technologies developed through the collaboration can be applied in mass production and facilitate lower cost per watt production of solar energy.''
One technology coming from the research collaboration, named the Plutotechnology, is already achieving 18% to 19% conversion efficiency onmono-crystalline PV cells in pilot production - well above the industryaverage of 16%. Suntech plans to transfer Pluto technology to commercialproduction in 2008.
The contact details for Suntech Australia are:
Unit 7, 24-28 Skarratt Street North,
Silverwater, NSW 2128, Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 9648 5600
Email: sales@suntech-power.com.au
About Suntech
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. is a world leading solar energycompany as measured by both production output and capacity of solar cellsand modules. Suntech is passionate about improving the environment we livein and dedicated to developing advanced solar solutions that enablesustainable development. Suntech designs, develops, manufactures, andmarkets a variety of high quality, cost effective and environmentallyfriendly solar products for electric power applications in the residential,commercial, industrial, and public utility sectors. Suntech offers one ofthe broadest ranges of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) productsunder the MSK product line. Suntech has sales offices worldwide and is amarket share leader in key global solar markets. For more information,please visit http://www.suntech-power.com .
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Trina Solar's Key Suppliers Sign Investment Agreements with
CHANGZHOU, China, April 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL; "Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today announced that five of its key suppliers have signed investment agreements to establish production facilities in the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park. With the help of Trina Solar, these suppliers signed agreements today with the Changzhou National High Tech District in conjunction with Trina Solar's 10th Anniversary celebration. "We welcome these suppliers to Changzhou and are very happy to assist Trina Solar in reaching its aggressive expansion goals," said Vincent Dai, Vice-Director of the Administrative Committee.
The suppliers, which include Guangzhou ChienSong Grind Material Co., Ltd., Hubei Feilihua Quartz Glass Co., Ltd., Suzhou Good-Ark Electronics Co., Ltd., and a European manufacturer of PV glass, produce products such as reclaimed slurry, crucibles, junction boxes, and low iron glass used in the production of solar PV modules. These companies are targeting total investments of over $275 million in Changzhou. "We are very excited by the advancement of the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park and the opportunity to form strong partnerships with each of these key suppliers," said Jifan Gao, Trina Solar's Chairman and CEO.
The five suppliers plan to build production facilities in Changzhou and enter into long-term supply agreements with Trina Solar. Their presence in the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park will help to advance Trina Solar's goal of ensuring a steady supply of its key supply chain components, while providing the company with lower material costs, among other logistical advantages.
About Trina Solar Limited
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd, is a well recognized manufacturer of high quality modules and has a long history as a solar PV pioneer since it was founded in 1997 as a system installation company. Trina Solar is currently one of the few PV manufacturers that has developed a vertically integrated business model from the production of monocrystalline and multicrystalline ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of high quality modules. This integrated value chain helps to ensure that high quality products can be delivered to its end customers around the globe, including a number of European countries, such as Germany, Spain and Italy. Trina Solar's solar modules provide reliable and environmentally-friendly electric power for residential, commercial, industrial and other applications worldwide. For further information, please visit Trina Solar's website at http://www.trinasolar.com .
The suppliers, which include Guangzhou ChienSong Grind Material Co., Ltd., Hubei Feilihua Quartz Glass Co., Ltd., Suzhou Good-Ark Electronics Co., Ltd., and a European manufacturer of PV glass, produce products such as reclaimed slurry, crucibles, junction boxes, and low iron glass used in the production of solar PV modules. These companies are targeting total investments of over $275 million in Changzhou. "We are very excited by the advancement of the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park and the opportunity to form strong partnerships with each of these key suppliers," said Jifan Gao, Trina Solar's Chairman and CEO.
The five suppliers plan to build production facilities in Changzhou and enter into long-term supply agreements with Trina Solar. Their presence in the Changzhou Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park will help to advance Trina Solar's goal of ensuring a steady supply of its key supply chain components, while providing the company with lower material costs, among other logistical advantages.
About Trina Solar Limited
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd, is a well recognized manufacturer of high quality modules and has a long history as a solar PV pioneer since it was founded in 1997 as a system installation company. Trina Solar is currently one of the few PV manufacturers that has developed a vertically integrated business model from the production of monocrystalline and multicrystalline ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of high quality modules. This integrated value chain helps to ensure that high quality products can be delivered to its end customers around the globe, including a number of European countries, such as Germany, Spain and Italy. Trina Solar's solar modules provide reliable and environmentally-friendly electric power for residential, commercial, industrial and other applications worldwide. For further information, please visit Trina Solar's website at http://www.trinasolar.com .
Monday, April 21, 2008
JA Solar signs supply agreement with GCL Silicon Technology
JA Solar to receive silicon wafers from GCL Silicon Technology under long-term deal
April 21, 2008: 08:40 AM EST
NEW YORK (Associated Press) - JA Solar Holdings Co. said Monday that Jiangsu Zhongneng Polysilicon Technology Development Co., a unit of GCL Silicon Technology Holdings Ltd., has agreed to supply the Chinese solar cell maker with silicon wafers under a long-term deal.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Under the agreement, GCL Silicon Technology will supply about 6,000 megawatts of silicon wafers to JA Solar through December 2015 at predetermined prices.
JA Solar said delivery of the wafers began this month.
"This agreement is an important part of our growth strategy, as we further strengthen and diversify our supply position to support JA Solar's rapid growth and increased customer demand," said JA Solar Chief Executive Samuel Yang in a statement.
April 21, 2008: 08:40 AM EST
NEW YORK (Associated Press) - JA Solar Holdings Co. said Monday that Jiangsu Zhongneng Polysilicon Technology Development Co., a unit of GCL Silicon Technology Holdings Ltd., has agreed to supply the Chinese solar cell maker with silicon wafers under a long-term deal.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Under the agreement, GCL Silicon Technology will supply about 6,000 megawatts of silicon wafers to JA Solar through December 2015 at predetermined prices.
JA Solar said delivery of the wafers began this month.
"This agreement is an important part of our growth strategy, as we further strengthen and diversify our supply position to support JA Solar's rapid growth and increased customer demand," said JA Solar Chief Executive Samuel Yang in a statement.
Solar application design is a must for all the new buildings in Kunming
In order to make Kunming the solar energy city, Kunming government requires all the new buildings to support solar applications, and encourages the residents to install solar water heaters.
Shandong, Jiangsu and other governments also encourage people to install solar water heater to save energy and protect environment. At present China is the biggest solar water heater market, and 60% solar water heaters are installed in China.
Shandong, Jiangsu and other governments also encourage people to install solar water heater to save energy and protect environment. At present China is the biggest solar water heater market, and 60% solar water heaters are installed in China.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Analysis: China's polycrystalline silicon industry faces opportunity and risk
Xinhua Economic News Service, April 17, 2008 Thursday 11:10 PM EST
BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) - China's polycrystalline silicon industry is faced with an opportunity of increasing market demand as well as risks of overcapacity and repeated low-level construction
-- Robust demand pushes development of polycrystalline silicon industry
The global supply of polycrystalline silicon, a key raw material for producing semiconductor devices and solar cells, cannot meet the increasing market demand, offering an opportunity for China's polycrystalline silicon industry. The supply shortage will last until 2010.
As a result, polycrystalline silicon price surged from less than 40 US dollars/kg in 2003 to around 300 dollars/kg at present.
It is predicted that the polycrystalline silicon demand from semiconductor device manufacturing will hit 35,000 tons in 2010, and that from solar cell making will reach 50,000 tons.
--- Rapid expansion of polycrystalline silicon industry in China
The Leshan city in southwest China's Sichuan Province boasts a completed polycrystalline silicon production capacity of 15 million tons a year, accounting for nearly 80 percent of the national total. A national production base is looming in the city with a number of projects putting into operation and new projects starting construction this year.
The city plans to invest 20 billion yuan in the following five years to develop China's largest polycrystalline silicon production base with an annual polycrystalline silicon production capacity of 19, 500 tons and monocrystalline silicon production capacity of 2,000 tons, according to Jiang Xiaoting, a senior official of the city.
--- Hidden problems
Construction of polycrystalline silicon projects should be deployed in line with industrial characteristics, noted Jiang, adding that concentrated construction of large-scale production base is conducive to making better use of infrastructures and sideline products, dealing with waste and pollution and avoiding repeated introduction of foreign technologies.
Technology is a bottleneck for further development of China's polycrystalline silicon industry.
At present, China's production cost is twice that of economically developed countries, thus weakening the competitiveness of Chinese polycrystalline silicon.
If all the planned projects are in full operation, China is estimated to form a production capacity of 100,000 tons. In addition, the production capacity on overseas market will increase as well. The problem of overcapacity will occur, if downstream users cannot develop in an accordant pace.
BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) - China's polycrystalline silicon industry is faced with an opportunity of increasing market demand as well as risks of overcapacity and repeated low-level construction
-- Robust demand pushes development of polycrystalline silicon industry
The global supply of polycrystalline silicon, a key raw material for producing semiconductor devices and solar cells, cannot meet the increasing market demand, offering an opportunity for China's polycrystalline silicon industry. The supply shortage will last until 2010.
As a result, polycrystalline silicon price surged from less than 40 US dollars/kg in 2003 to around 300 dollars/kg at present.
It is predicted that the polycrystalline silicon demand from semiconductor device manufacturing will hit 35,000 tons in 2010, and that from solar cell making will reach 50,000 tons.
--- Rapid expansion of polycrystalline silicon industry in China
The Leshan city in southwest China's Sichuan Province boasts a completed polycrystalline silicon production capacity of 15 million tons a year, accounting for nearly 80 percent of the national total. A national production base is looming in the city with a number of projects putting into operation and new projects starting construction this year.
The city plans to invest 20 billion yuan in the following five years to develop China's largest polycrystalline silicon production base with an annual polycrystalline silicon production capacity of 19, 500 tons and monocrystalline silicon production capacity of 2,000 tons, according to Jiang Xiaoting, a senior official of the city.
--- Hidden problems
Construction of polycrystalline silicon projects should be deployed in line with industrial characteristics, noted Jiang, adding that concentrated construction of large-scale production base is conducive to making better use of infrastructures and sideline products, dealing with waste and pollution and avoiding repeated introduction of foreign technologies.
Technology is a bottleneck for further development of China's polycrystalline silicon industry.
At present, China's production cost is twice that of economically developed countries, thus weakening the competitiveness of Chinese polycrystalline silicon.
If all the planned projects are in full operation, China is estimated to form a production capacity of 100,000 tons. In addition, the production capacity on overseas market will increase as well. The problem of overcapacity will occur, if downstream users cannot develop in an accordant pace.
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