Solar Industry Integration Limited, Overcapacity Hurting Margins

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Hira Shahnawaz Akhtar
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Solar industry, by nature, is segmented into companies producing different parts of the final solar energy system. These different parts or stages of production include polysilicon, solar wafers, solar cells and solar modules. Dispersion in the solar industry Much of the dispersion in the solar industry exists because of the unique technological processes required at each stage but there are certain benefits to be gained from integration of processes under the umbrella of one organization. However, the current division of labor among different companies and even among different regions creates a situation where companies are unable to benefit from economies…

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Hira is a financial analyst whose expertise lies in commodity and other financial markets. Hira is currently an independent financial consultant and is working with many international firms like American Arab Solutions (AAS). She has previously served as a Senior Research Analyst at Alternate Research (Pvt.) Ltd. as the Team Leader for the International Equities Research. She has also worked as an equities analyst of Pakistani E&P stocks at Invest Capital Markets. She has experience in business development and conducting feasibility studies in commodity markets, specifically in sugar, palm oil and canola oilseeds. She has cleared all three levels of her CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and has an undergraduate degree in Finance.