R&D spending analysis of key PV module manufacturers in 2016

摘要

The total R&D expenditure by 12 major PV module manufacturers tracked for the last 10 years declined around 4.4% in 2016, having reached a record level in 2015. Dedicated R&D employee levels declined around 9.5%. Lower spending at five manufacturers and lower headcounts attributed to six manufacturers were behind the downward trends.