Featured in Solar superhero – 06-2012

Rationalization

Ardour Solar Index: Industry heavyweights join the consolidation parade. The sector remains out of favor as fundamentals drag.

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pv magazine

05 Jun 2012

In April, the Ardour Solar Index slid 13% on more consolidation news despite indications of strong demand in the German market. Two U.S.-based solar heavyweights, First Solar and SunPower announced capacity consolidation in order to focus on cost reduction initiatives. These developments were on the heels of the announcement that erstwhile industry leader, Q-Cells, filed …

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