In 2012, the world’s tenlargest suppliers – led by Yingli, First Solar and Trina – accounted for 40% ofglobal module shipments, according to market researcher IHS.
By comparison, they ate up46% of the market in 2011 – a year in which there were significantlymore lower-tier players selling into the market.
This apparent paradox islargely explained by the rising fortunes of lower tier-one and even second-tierplayers.
Some
