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TrendForce Anticipates Global PV Demand to Reach 59GW and Industry to Undertake Massive Capacity Expansion in 2016

11 December 2015

Spurred by major and emerging markets, global photovoltaic (PV) demand has grown substantially this year. According to the latest Gold Member Report by EnergyTrend, a division of TrendForce, installed capacity worldwide for 2015 is estimated at 53GW, amounting to a 20% year-on-year growth. Next year’s total installed capacity is expected to reach 59GW, up 11% in annual growth.

TrendForce Expects Fabless IC Industry to Continue Struggling in 2016 with Revenue Projected to Drop 4.1% Year on Year

11 December 2015

Slowdown in the end market has made 2015 a difficult year for the fabless IC industry. According to global market research firm TrendForce, revenue generated by fabless IC industry worldwide for the entire 2015 is estimated around US$80.52 billion, down 8.5% year on year.

China chips away at U.S., Taiwan semiconductor dominance

10 December 2015

TrendForce Forecasts Worldwide Semiconductor Foundry Revenue to Grow Just 2.1% and IC Packaging/Testing Revenue to Drop 0.5% Annually in 2016

10 December 2015

Releases of new mobile devices have sustained the IC industry’s revenue growth this year, but the smartphone market demand on the whole is showing signs of weakness. Looking ahead to 2016, global market research firm TrendForce estimates that the worldwide revenue of the semiconductor foundry industry will grow a mere 2.1% year on year to US$50.3 billion.

Everything to Know Before Buying a 4K Television

9 December 2015