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solar: a shining light
The excitement surrounding photovoltaic energy and the be good for the technological development of the PV industry,
potential market growth is reminiscent of a gold rush or the dot there will be headaches and pain to come as more people and
com bubble. Opportunists are rushing in to take advantage of an companies become involved than the potential market can
industry that is growing as much by need as from design. accommodate. This means that many entering the PV market will
Photovoltaic manufacturing has the capacity to answer some of not be there in a few years and as is true in all financial markets,
the pressing global energy and environmental needs and only the strong will survive.
decisions made today will affect generations to come.
The publishers of Solar have watched the global developments
The growth of the PV market has been driven by necessity as the and conducted research over the last twelve months to
world comes to grips with a dwindling supply of fossil based determine what information is required to ensure companies are
fuels to meet the growing global appetite for energy. in the best position to survive the eventual consolidation.
This has led to an unprecedented input from governments Solar will provide the knowledge from technology, industry,
around the world to ensure they are able to tap into this government across the entire photovoltaic value chain to enable
resource and provides the impetus for companies around the companies to not only make a difference to the world but also
world to get involved. Although this level of involvement can only maintain a competitive economic edge.
Sourcing Factory Environment PV Modules
ring6Local infrastructure ring6Meeting manufacturing infrastructure ring6Concentrator cells
ring6Materials with actual needs ring6Integration
ring6Developing internal infrastructure ring6Factory requirements and layout for ring6Electrical needs
ring6Factory location effective manufacturing ring6Converters
ring6Local authority rule, regulations and ring6Flexibility for future manufacturing ring6Sourcing
assistance needs ring6Light absorbers
ring6Choosing the right partners
PV Manufacturing Industry issues
ring6Tool and process selection EH&S Issues ring6Standards
ring6Materials ring6Materials ring6Analysis
ring6Manufacturing challenges and solutions ring6Waste disposal & recycling ring6Regional focus
ring6Metrology and data usage ring6Standards ring6Market breakdown byprocess
ring6Cost management to achieve grid parity ring6Efficiency comparison to other ring6Semiconductor influences
ring6Metallization renewable resources
ring6Subsystems ring6Contamination control Market Place
ring6Types of PV and manufacturing needs ring6Types of PV and their application
ring6Increasing efficiencies ring6Material supply
ring6Consumer benefits
ring6High end PV applications
ring6Potential applications
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