Recent rumors suggest the current subsidy program for energy saving appliances, which is scheduled to end in May 2013, will be replaced by a second generation program soon after expiration, with a higher EEI Continue Reading
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The Chinese Are Coming…
One overall impression from IFA 2012 has been reinforced here at CES. Chinese setmakers have learned fast and appear to have mastered many of the technology steps necessary for producing top-flight televisions. Continue Reading
China LCD TV Panel Demand to Peak at the End of 2012
Higher-than-expected shipments of panels to Chinese TV makers over the past 3 months has encouraged optimistic shipment forecasts for the remaining months of the year. Continue Reading
Driven By the Chinese Market, TV Panel Prices May Increase Again in September
TV panel prices increased in Q2’12, mainly due to supply constraints. In general, panel makers limited capacity utilization, and the introduction of new manufacturing processes (e.g., color filter on array, Cu process, UV²A, optical alignment, IPS, gate on array, and oxide TFT) took up additional capacity. Continue Reading
Energy Subsidy Program in China Could Ignite a TV Price War
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced details of the new energy-saving subsidy on home appliances. Continue Reading
