contents Issue IX 2011
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www.upsolar.com 07 Polysilicon boost
A recent announcement heralds a billion dollar polysilicon plant to be built in the Middle East
08 New foundry model for PV
A semiconductor foundry giant has opened its recent venture as it brings its expertise to the solar world
09 Over reaching growth
Recent attempts by some manufacturers to increase capacity to improve their market share has only served to over supply the supply chain
12 On site solutions
Many materials used by the PV industry are very costly at every stage of their use, retrieval and removal. A strategy to reduce costs is to manufacture materials on site
16 Grid solutions
Concentrated photovoltaics are starting to make their mark after a slow start and the opportunities run across the board for this promising technology
21 Award Winners announced The annual Solar Industry Awards have been announced and we are pleased to present the winning entries
36 Waste management
Thin film manufacturing comes with a range of materials capable of impacting heavily on the environment. Manufacturers have more control than they realise
40 International choices
In a global market place companies need to forge links with partners around the world. What are the key issues to watch for when growing internationally?
46 Sunny Side Up
A Japanese University team has won the annual solar car challenge held in Australia
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