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was appointed to the SEMI European Advisory Board in early January 2011.
Centrotherm photovoltaics is a leading supplier of key equipment and production lines for the production of crystalline and thin-film solar cells. SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International) is the largest international trade association of companies along the supply chain for electronic goods. Centrotherm has been actively involved with SEMI Europe for many years, and became a member of the organization in 2002.
“This appointment represents both a high distinction and, at the same time, an incentive for me,” stated Stenkamp. “I am looking forward to contributing my experience and knowledge from the semiconductor and photovoltaic equipment sector to the association’s work. One of my central concerns in this context is the cost-efficient, prompt and high-volume production and provision of new product generations that benefit all of our global customers.” In the equipment sector this also entails the combination of the terms “time to market” and “volume to market”.
Further topics for the newly appointed board member concern the strengthening of Europe as a globally leading region for high-end and high-quality equipment, the securing of increasingly scarce raw materials, as well as the securing of highly qualified personnel for the sector.
The question “How can photovoltaics benefit from semiconductor technology, and vice versa,” concerns Stenkamp as COO of centrotherm photovoltaics AG, which operates in both areas. The Semiconductor & Microelectronics division of centrotherm photovoltaics is to be further expanded over the next few years.
“We are pleased that, with Dr. Stenkamp, we have gained an additional recognized expert and leader for our SEMI European Advisory Board. We look forward to his strategic guidance, and share his industry insights and represent the collective interests of our members towards sustainable growth and profitability,” commented Heinz Kundert, president of SEMI Europe.
Stenkamp,holds a degree in physics, and a Ph.D. in semiconductor physics. He has more than 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and photovoltaic
sector. Prior to joining centrotherm photovoltaics, Stenkamp had been a member of the management of various Carl Zeiss Group companies since the year 2000. Carl Zeiss Group is a leading supplier of production equipment for the semiconductor industry.
First Solar 230 MW AV Solar Ranch One Project Approved
The cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar panel manufacturer says construction in Los Angeles is expected to begin in 2011, and be completed by the end of 2013, employing 400 workers.
First Solar has announced that the Environmental Impact Report for the 230 megawatt AV Solar Ranch One photovoltaic solar project in Los Angeles County has become final and non- appealable.
This milestone occurred on January 7, 2011, 30 days after the county Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected an appeal from an earlier decision of the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission approving the Conditional Use Permit and related Environmental Impact Report for the project. Parties had 30 days from the Board of Supervisors action within which to initiate a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court challenging the Board’s decision, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. No legal actions were filed.
Construction is expected to begin in 2011, and the project to be completed by the end of 2013. During construction, the project will employ up to 400 workers.
SoloPower to Build CIGS Manufacturing Plant in Oregon
The completed copper indium gallium di-selenide (CIGS) plant is expected to have a capacity of 300MW and create 500 jobs with a total investment of approximately $340 Million.
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