Announcements of capital-intensive cell factories have surged as developers seek bonus tax credits and less global risks but, for now, most of the silicon wafers used in cells will come from Asia.
A recent study by the Global Industry Analysts (GIA) estimate that the thin film PV market is set to reach $22.8bn by the year 2020, and indicates that the rise of solar power as an alternative to fossil fuels is set to continue.