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Inside this edition... 07 News and reviews


Oerlikon sold. UK Government loses FiT fight. USA impose sanctions on China. TSMC Solar joins the crowd.


14 Rural viability


Providing sustainable energy for rural and isolated areas almost became an afterthought as company feared for their bottom line. Recent efforts have shown that there is profitability in rural areas.


20 Framing manufacturing choices An area of annoyance for manufacturers is getting module framing correct and within budget. What is the better choice between tapes and silicone?


24 Whispering opportunities


Recent research has taken advantage of the peculiar structures of whispering walls to develop a more effective nano material for future applications.


26 Conference time


The UK has finally come to the end of the recent FiT fight and now there is a strong need to move forward. The industry is gearing up to discuss future outcomes.


28 2012 will offer new challenges Last year was a mixed bag to say the least but how will 2012 shape up as the industry looks to a new order.


30 Thin film measurements


A new look at an old method of measurement has shown a more focused way to look at mobility in materials.


34 Using local infrastructure


A recent project for an airport made use of the dead land next to the runways.


38 Sunny sounds A band running on solar educates the world. 34


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