This blog focuses on the photovoltaics industry from the perspective of SEMI’s PV Group, with Bettina Weiss and other SEMI staff weighing in on such issues as standards, EHS, public policy, market trends, and more.
PV’s Top EHS Concerns

2009 was, in many ways, a “PV production year.” Streamlining processes, seeking smarter ways of supply chain management, and standardizing the obvious cost bottlenecks have contributed much to a more robust production cycle. What we need to talk more about is how we can achieve cost saving objectives without compromising the “green” agenda the PV industry has been proud ...... Read More
Comments (5)India Poised for Positive Developments

I just returned from SOLARCON India 2009 in Hyderabad, our first-ever exposition and conference for solar/PV in this market. Our first event in India was encouraging. Attendees and exhibitors were excited and poised for positive developments, especially in light of the official announcement of the implementation plan for India’s National Solar Mission, which calls for 20 GW by 2020. The ann ...... Read More
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