The Latest News on an Important Renewable Technology
Posted February 10th, 2011
As part of our commitment to green technology, we keep up with the latest news in the renewable energy industry. The Thin Film Summit, held in San Francisco from November 30 – December 1, highlighted some of the most recent developments in this growing niche of solar energy applications.
Some of the industry’s leaders shared their experiences and discussed how to build and grow the Thin Film industry. Over 100 of the brightest minds in the industry attended, including key players from:
- Thin Film cell & module manufacturers
- Turnkey solution providers
- Equipment & material suppliers
- Technology innovators and pioneers
- Equipment & materials suppliers to the TFPV industry
- Semiconductor companies
- Specialist component manufacturers
- Financial analysts, investment bankers, and venture capitalists
- Utility companies, installers and project developers
- High level consultants & research agencies
- Main research institutions
- Leading industry analysts
Topics on the agenda included general discussions such as:
- The Present and Future of the Thin Film Industry
- Thin Film in the USA Today
- Building On Thin Film’s Track Record
- Essential Requirements for the Next Step in Thin Film Evolution
- Utility Perspectives on Thin Film
- New Thin Film Stakeholders
Some sessions were devoted to technology, including:
- The Thin Film Learning Curve Experience
- Status, Challenges and Potential
- A Closer Look at CdTe
- A Closer Look at CIGS – CIGS Technology, The Mainstream PV Material and an Evaluation of its Potential for Achieving Stable, Cost Effective High Performance
Certain speakers encouraged a look to the future, with discussions about:
- Policy & Finance – Developing The USA Thin Film Manufacturing Industry
- U.S. Solar Policy Update
- Ramping Up MW Capacity
- Putting Cost Reduction Levers into Action
- · Enhancing Thin Film Efficiency
- Powering Up Production Throughput & Yield
- Thin Film Applications & Opportunities
- Balance of Systems in Thin Film Projects
Some focused on a practical standpoint:
- Material Cost Cuttings
- Focusing On CAPEX
- Cost Reduction Potential
- · Supply Chain Workshop: The Suppliers Viewpoint/The Manufacturers Viewpoint
- Increasing Competitiveness
- Easing the Pain of Price Pressure & Overcapacity
- Achieving Bankability & Securing Finance
- Investment Flowing Back Into Thin Film
- The Banker Perspective
- Teaming Up With Developers
If you’re working on a renewable energy project and need top-notch engineering, technical and construction personnel who are familiar with the latest in green technology, come to Bayside! We can find the staff you need with the commitment and professional knowledge you want.
