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07 News and Review Germany may hit 200GW. Spain suspends subsidies. Chinese inverters gain acceptance. GaN milestone.
14 USA versus China
The solar industry has become the flashpoint for the simmering trade war between USA and China with a possibility retractive tariffs are to be imposed upon Chinese imports. David Ridsdale suggestsd the fall out could impact the entire industry.
20 Sustainable drivers
The push to develop a sustainable future for cities is a key area for the solar industry to keep abreast of as it will be a major driver of new opportunity.
24 Asia Pacific soars The Asia Pacific region continues to move from strength to strength, both as a manufacturing hub and a growing and key global market.
26 Tax or opportunity
Australia has introduced a controversial carbon tax. The money raised will be poured back into green projects providing industry potential.
29 Preparing future engineers
One company is providing educational tools to encourage future innovators.
31 Investing for the future
The solar industry is changing rapidly and companies are more risk averse than a year ago. Maintaining investment is vital to future survival.
34 More options than scaling up Solar energy harvesting is another area of growth beyond solar panels for buildings.
38 Sunny side up Largest solar farm to be built in Australia. 26
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