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The solar photovoltaic bidding process in Taiwan for the first phase of 2013 concluded on February 6th, according to a report by EnergyTrend, a division of TrendForce, a leading global market research firm. The survey revealed that eligible bids reached 52.4 MW, significantly exceeding the set target of 30 MW. The final results showed that the actual bid capacity was 29.6 MW, very close to the limit, indicating intense competition among bidders this year.
Companies participating in the bidding noted that the initial phase lacked enthusiasm due to the limited time provided by the government for validating and implementing new rates. Most participants were cautious, observing rate trends and average discount levels before deciding on their strategies for the second phase. However, with reduced bidding capacity, lower average discount rates, and increased participation from manufacturers, companies now have a better chance of securing contracts.
EnergyTrend observed that many bidders were aggressively lowering their rates to ensure successful bids. The minimum discount rate in this round was around 3.8%, while some winning cases had discounts above 7%. It is estimated that the average discount rate for this period will be approximately 5%. Based on the results of the first round and preparations for the second phase, it is likely that the full 90 MW of annual bidding capacity will be allocated within the first half of the year. In the second half, only non-bidding projects may proceed.
Industry sources suggest that the willingness to participate in the bidding remains low, considering current feedback and return on investment (ROI) conditions. To address this, the Energy Administration is considering increasing subsidy capacity, though no official rules have been released yet. EnergyTrend estimates that no new capacity announcements will be made until the third quarter.
In the spot market, demand from mainland Chinese suppliers has weakened due to the approaching holiday season and uncertainty surrounding future policy changes. Despite some traders raising prices, the inland market price for materials remained stable between 130 RMB and 135 RMB. In the wafer sector, top-tier manufacturers gradually increased their quotes, followed by second- and third-tier plants. The average price of polysilicon wafers rose to 5.9 RMB. Monocrystalline silicon wafers averaged around 8.0 RMB per piece.
Battery prices continued to fluctuate slightly, currently ranging from 2.5 RMB to 3.2 RMB. On the international market, first-tier polysilicon producers quoted between 16.5 USD/kg and 18 USD/kg, but there was reluctance to sell. Second-tier plants had a more chaotic pricing structure, with an average of 16.923 USD/kg, up 0.01% compared to last week.
Polycrystalline silicon wafers remained at a low of 0.78 USD/piece, with an average of 0.853 USD/piece, up 0.12%. Monocrystalline silicon wafers, particularly those cut with diamond wires, saw a slight gap in pricing between traditional steel wire-cut products, but both prices rose, pushing the average to 1.178 USD/piece, up 0.17%. Battery prices also increased, with an average of 0.359 USD/Watt, a 0.56% rise. Modules maintained a small upward trend, averaging 0.657 USD/Watt, up 0.61%.