Under its new Taiwanese ownership, Sharp's solar division has begun exploring international solar cell supply opportunities, and recently revealed that it is assessing the markets of the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia and across Europe. This week, as reported by the Nikkei, Sharp has also begun conducting market research into the viability of supplying into China - the world's largest solar market and a traditionally difficult sell for the higher-cost components Sharp produces. With Hon Hai Precision Industry now the parent company, however, such bold steps are likely to become more commonplace. Its subsidiary, Foxconn Technology Group, has long seen the development of Chinese sales network as a viable target, and with Sharp's strong brand already securing supply ...Den vollständigen Artikel lesen ...