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Industry-At-Large

A Place In The World: The U.S. & The Global Markets

In some cases, the distinctive nature of the U.S. market is holding it back from achieving global leadership. In other areas, however, it appears that the challenges facing many different markets are universal in depth and scope.

Process

The Keys To Implementing Factory-Wide Process Control

Advanced process control has long been a critical component of semiconductor manufacturing for maximizing fabrication efficiency and yield and reducing cycle time. Today, it is becoming recognized as a key enabler for improved performance in the solar industry.

Product

The Real Connection: Product Performance Meets Safety, Standards

High levels of demand affect the PV supply chain comprehensively, including connectors, junction boxes and other products related to electrical integration. These components, just like modules and inverters, impact the overall cost and ease of installation.

If Glass Is Everywhere, Why Should Companies Pay It Any Mind?

Given the important roles that glass plays in the production of a quality module, it is not surprising that a number of solar industry players are examining glass manufacturing techniques and the glass supply chain more closely.

Industry-At-Large

Taking Steps Toward A Higher Penetration Of Grid-Connected PV

As higher levels of PV systems are integrated into the electric power system, these systems could play an active role in both the technical and business operations of the utility grid and in customer and load management.

Process

Can Standardization Pave The Road To Grid Parity?

Increasing the yield of existing equipment, lengthening machines' foreseeable lifetimes, reducing ramp-up time through standard machine-to-machine interfaces, and minimizing maintenance outages rely heavily on standardization.