US-based First Solar remained the world’s top cell manufacturer during the second quarter of 2010, followed by four ascendant Chinese firms: Suntech, JA Solar, Yingli and Trina.
Six of the top 12 cell companies were Chinese, accounting for 55% of global shipments, according to figures published by market researcher Solarbuzz.
The global PV industry raked in revenues of $17.2bn during the second quarter – up strongly from $12bn in the first quarter, and just $6.2bn
