2016
Processing Startup for Indium in Japan
Solar Frontier entered the ramp‑up phase of its new CIGS plant in 2016, increasing indium demand for solar‑cell manufacturing.
Japan production
Produced Indium
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Relevant Events
1 Mar 2015
Processing Startup for Indium in Japan
Solar Frontier K.K. began construction of its fourth CIGS solar‑cell plant in Ohira‑mura, Miyagi Prefecture, adding a 150‑MW/yr capacity, expected to start production in March 2015.
2015
Processing Startup for Indium in Japan
Solar Frontier completed construction of a 150 MW/yr CIGS solar‑cell plant at Ohira‑mura, Miyagi Prefecture, enabling indium consumption for photovoltaic production.
2014
Processing Startup for Indium in Japan
Umicore Vital Thin Film Technologies, a joint venture between Umicore NV and Vital Materials Co., announced a 200‑t/yr ITO plant in Guangdong, with production projected to begin in 2015.
2009
Processing Startup for Indium in Japan
Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K. commenced construction of a second CIGS solar cell plant in Miyazaki, aiming to increase capacity to 60 MW/yr by mid‑2009.
Dec 2008
Processing Shutdown for Indium in Japan
Panasonic cut LCD panel output at its Mobara plant in mid‑December 2008 due to declining demand, reducing indium usage.
Dec 2008
Processing Shutdown for Indium in Japan
Sharp reduced LCD screen production at its Kameyama plant in mid‑December 2008, lowering indium consumption.
23 Oct 2008
Processing Startup for Indium in Japan
Honda Soltec began selling CIGS thin‑film solar cells for commercial and industrial use, marking a new indium‑driven product launch.
Mar 2008
Processing Shutdown for Indium in Japan
Dowa Metals & Mining’s recycling plant reduced indium production in spring 2008 due to falling prices, tightening supply.
Mar 2008
Processing Shutdown for Indium in Japan
Toho Zinc significantly cut its indium output in spring 2008 amid price declines, reducing global supply.
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