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Around the world... 07 News Roundup
News from around the globe as the solar industry finds its feet in a changing market place.
13 Process Control
Electroluminescence is proving more than just a check for the final product and has capabilities to be a key metrolgy technology for the entire manufacturing process.
16 Future trends for renewables Solar is part of the renewable energy push around the globe. Sadly it is being defeated by traditional energy companies in the fight for public perception and acceptance. The fact that oil companies receive more subsidies than renewables is the first clue.
24 Balancing the system With reducing subsidies companies are now having to highlight their differences and seek incremental improvements in a playing field where performace will begin to take more precedence over cost. The balance of sytem within a module has become a key place for companies to improve their product and their costs.
30 Safety as a priority for the industry With such a rapid industry growth, safety was not the highest priority along the solar value chain leading to some less than desirable outcomes with poorly installed modules, some leading to house fires. The understanding is growing that the industry needs to take more responsibility for the safety along the entire value chain as it impacts on everyone.
34 India solar promise continues The solar industry in india should be one of the key markets as they have all the requirements but India is a vast and diverse place lacking in clear and concise national planning. The government has recently changed the solar plan again but what impact will it have?
38 Sunny Side Up
An American company has set up a fund to ensure local schools, churches and community groups receive solar benefits as the company grows.
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