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TrendForce is Optimistic about 2015 Market for Lithium Cell as Q4 in 2014 Shows Moderate Price Fall

12 January 2015

According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, the overall demand for lithium batteries for the 2014 cycle was steady despite some turbulences. The first half of the year saw a strong promotion for power banks. This was followed by a push for prismatic laptop batteries as well as popular large-screen handheld devices driven by Apple in the second half. These factors affected the supply and demand for cylindrical, prismatic and polymer battery markets.

TSMC board approves sale of LED unit

12 January 2015

LEDinside: Epistar and TSMC's Alliance to Speed Up Innovations in ...

12 January 2015

TrendForce Expects Epistar and TSMC’s Cross-Industry Alliance Will Speed Up Changes and Innovations in the LED Industry

9 January 2015

Epistar Corp. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) Board of Directors held simultaneous meetings to approve the sale of all shares of TMSC Solid State Lighting (TSMC SSL) to Epistar at NT$ 1.46 per share, with the total price amounts to NT$ 825 million. Epistar will control 94% of TSMC SSL holdings after this acquisition.

TrendForce Expects Prices Will Remain Flat for Downstream Sectors of Solar Energy before the Chinese New Year

8 January 2015

EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, expects the overall PV market price in the first quarter of 2015 to remain constant until the end of the Chinese New Year. Afterwards, shipment demand will decrease and the price will drop. The beginning of holiday season in China meets the end of the holiday season in the US and Europe, and this means that there is a reduction of working hours in China happening at the same time with a return of purchase orders from the US and Europe.