pleasing artistic patterns and designs, Solarfun says. Built with three layers of glass, SolarIris
European and Japanese firms combined to make up over three-fourths of the market. Crystalline silicon
wide, 18 feet tall and is capable of generating 8,400 watts, enough to power three homes.
has been at full capacity utilization despite capacity increases for three consecutive quarters.
for commercial production within the next three years," said Professor Armin Aberle, cluster director
efficiency with the project completed in the next three years
The projects include three solar photovoltaic arrays built with fixed, stationary panels, including
apiece; and three concentrating solar power systems. One of these systems would be capable
for 5.60 GW, or 77% of world demand in 2009. The top three countries in Europe were Germany, Italy
and Czech Republic, which collectively accounted for 4.07 GW. All three countries experienced soaring
structures on the roofs of three parking garages and will provide nearly 50% of the energy used to power
prospective gross revenue of $100 million over the next three years.
of growing markets. The report also analyzes the global markets, country by country, based on the three