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NPD Solarbuzz Strengthens PV Research Team
04.27.2012
NPD Solarbuzz today announced two new analyst management appointments. Specifically, Finlay Colville, Ph.D., has been promoted to Vice President, leading the solar research team.
Spending on PV Equipment to Bottom of Cycle in Q2’12; Strong Growth Forecast from 2013 - 2016
04.17.2012
Equipment spending by tier 1 PV manufacturers is poised to resume in 2013 with strong double-digit annual growth rates forecast out to 2016, according to new research featured in the latest NPD Solarbuzz PV Equipment Quarterly report.
Expectations of Policy Adjustments in Germany Drive Global PV Demand Up 146% Y/Y in Q1’12
04.02.2012
Strong early-year photovoltaic market demand in 2012, stimulated by a shifting and uncertain policy environment in Europe, has established the foundation for PV manufacturers to increase shipments this year, according to the latest Solarbuzz Quarterly report from NPD Solarbuzz.
Cast-Mono Wafer Production Expected to Reach 2.4 GW in 2012
03.26.2012
PV polysilicon and wafer prices fell approximately 50% in 2011. With demand for solar systems forecast to be down or flat in 2012, polysilicon and wafer prices are expected to remain under heavy pressure.
World Solar Photovoltaic Market Grew to 27.4 Gigawatts in 2011, Up 40% Y/Y
03.19.2012
Worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) market installations reached a record high of 27.4 gigawatts (GW) in 2011, up 40% Y/Y, according to the annual PV market report, 2012 Marketbuzz® issued today by NPD Solarbuzz.
