There is no true market-driven dynamic
for the solar industry. Unfortunately,
Solandra stands out in the news today as the poster child for clean-tech
investment – and failure. (Yet, it’s the
only company of the 28 that received loans under the Federal stimulus
program to have failed.)
In order for there to be a viable solar
power industry, the technology must produce solar cells
that have a cost per megawatt hour equivalent to traditional energy sources. Innovation can drive markets, regardless of politics.
Coming up Wed., Oct. 26 the North Shore Technology Council presents Dr. Paul
Sullivan, vice president of business development at Varian Semiconductor
Equipment Associates:
Dr. Sullivan will provide a global
perspective on the solar industry and outline some of the technologies that
show the most promise for reaching grid parity.
Members of the Sustainability Forum are
invited to register at NSTC.org.
P.S.
As members of the Sustainability Forum
you are entitled to receive a special, significant discount on NSTC membership now
through November 30. Email Bette
Cullinan @ nstcstaff@gmail.com to take
advantage of this.
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