Trina Solar Q2 Preview: Is The Chinese Market Slowing Down?

While we expect earnings to improve on a sequential and year-over-year basis, on account of lower per-watt production costs and higher volumes, the key factor to watch will be the company?s performance in its home market. China reportedly saw slower than expected solar installations over Q2 and there have been renewed concerns about the economy, given the recent export slump and the Central Bank?s move to devalue the Yuan. Trina?s Chinese shipment numbers and guidance could provide investors a s...