Increasing power of PV through standards, roadmaps, EHS, and partnerships

As favorable policies in key markets worldwide are put in place and the general public slowly embraces clean energy sources as alternatives to fossil fuels, the global PV industry continues to gain momentum as the most promising alternative energy industry of the future. Challenges remain, however, with respect to strengthening the manufacturing supply chain, addressing the industry’s growing pains and finding meaningful ways of collaborating to drive down cost and accelerate deployment of solar energy. 
SEMI, the global industry association representing the broader microelectronics supply chain, sees both the need and the opportunity that PV presents for its member companies and the PV industry at large. This presentation will describe the formation of SEMI’s PV Group, its mission and objectives as well as current and planned initiatives in areas such as

• Public policy
• Technology Roadmapping
• Standardization
• Market intelligence
• EH&S and sustainability
• Partnerships
• Events

in the context of regional and global partnerships with governments, industry segments, and other organizations.