Foreigners see bright prospects in solar energy market

The Chinese government's determination to fight air pollution and the nation's developing solar energy market have attracted more international players to compete for a slice of the cake.

"I just feel it is the right timing," said Bruce Yung, managing director and vice-president of business development of First Solar, China.

The US-based world leading solar module manufacturer and PV solution provider said it is "on track for final approval" in the second quarter for its 2 gW project in Ordos in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, and plans to start construction in the third quarter.