Photovoltaics
The U.S. photovoltaics market is expected to recover in 2010 as availability of stimulus funding, loosening of credit markets, and project financing converge. GTM Research reports that “Global Solar PV Demand to Grow by 58 Percent; $18.9B in Module Revenue in 2010.” Additionally:
- Growing momentum for new plant construction. More plants were announced in the first half of 2009 than in the previous three years combined.
- The build-out of U.S. PV production will also fuel sizeable growth in material requirements, including feedstocks, glass, and encapsulants, as well as in manufacturing equipment. (Source: GTM Research)
More than 100 exhibitors at SEMICON West will showcase technologies for PV manufacturing alongside offerings for the semiconductor, MEMS, LED, and related microelectronics markets. Along with hundreds of additional PV-focused exhibitors at the co-located Intersolar North America exposition, SEMICON West is one of the fastest-growing events for PV manufacturing in the United States.
View detailed program agendas for solar/PV-focused programs, including business and technical sessions at Intersolar North America.
Are you a member of PV Group?
Your SEMI membership dues include PV Group membership. If you’re involved in solar/photovoltaics contact us at grid@semi.org to be added to the PV Group member list.
About SEMI PV Group
SEMI PV Group is a SEMI special interest group that serves the photovoltaic supply chain. Participating companies provide manufacturing equipment, materials, cells, modules, sub-systems, and components to the solar energy industry worldwide. The PV Group mission is to advance industry growth, support continuous efficiency improvements and promote sustainable business practices through international standards development, events, public policy advocacy, EHS support, market intelligence, and other services. For more information, visit: www.pvgroup.org
Sponsorship opportunities available
Looking for additional visibility and brand exposure with your customers at SEMICON West or Intersolar North America? Consider one of our many exciting sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact Marlene Sibley at msibley@semi.org.