Featured in Lean machines – 09-2011

Uncertain margin outlook

Ardour Solar Index: 2Q11 results were weak due to extreme pricing pressure. Now pricing begins to stabilize, but margin expectations must be reset.

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pv magazine

31 Aug 2011

The Ardour Solar Index was down another 13 percent in July, as pricing pressure and margin compression impacted 2Q11 results. Throughout the month, solar companies across the value chain continued the parade of negative 2Q11 pre-announcements. Most of these preliminary announcements were due to weaker than expected margins on extreme pricing pressure. Some companies have …

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