Posted by admin | Posted on 13-03-2012
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NEW YORK (Trefis) — Suntech Power reported a decline in volumes and margins in its fourth-quarter results last week.
The company reported a net loss of $1 billion for the year, largely because of a $462 million charge it took in third quarter and because of other settlement charges and expenses. Other solar companies like Trina Solar and First Solar have also booked significant losses after being hit by falling margins and write-downs. Suntech management expects moderate growth in sales volume in 2012, but warned that panel sales may fall by 30% in the first quarter.
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