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Potential Disruptive Caltech Solar Cell Technology
March 18, 2010
Innovative Caltech research for future solar cells | www.examiner.com
As published in this source article, Caltech has obtained stellar research results for possible disruptive solar cell technology using a silicon wire array design.
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Prospectus for Palm Oil Biodiesel
March 15, 2010
Biofuel industry pushing tax credits & palm oil growth | www.examiner.com
As published in this template article, if oil prices surge past $90 a barrel and other countries approve biodiesel tax credits, as the U.S. is deliberating, then crude-grade palm oil will benefit and capture significantly more market share, especially if its recent price at $785 per tonne remains in tact.
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High Solar Inventory Amidst Pending LED Shortage
March 11, 2010
This published template article states that as the LED industry seeks to meet a possible shortage, the solar industry has been facing sliming profits and the stalling of clean energy legislation globally, as selling prices shift closer to operating costs. It is surprising that more corporations have not diversified their product portfolio by shifting into the LED market.
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Dow Chemical Ramping Up Thin-film CIGS-based BIPV
March 9, 2010
Incentives for cutting-edge Dow Chemical solar shingles plant | www.examiner.com
This template article states that the Dow Chemical Company announced last month plans for a full-scale production facility near its headquarters in Michigan for the production of solar shingles that employ unique thin-film solar modules categorized as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). The role of business development incentives in guiding these decisions is discussed in this industry review article.
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New stimulus funding for Li Ion Batteries in HEVs
March 5, 2010
Stimulus funding spurs advanced battery R&D for hybrid electric vehicles | www.examiner.com
As published in this source article, EnerDel, an electric car battery manufacturer with three Central Indiana plants, was awarded a $118.5 million stimulus grant yesterday to develop lithium ion batteries for hybrid electric cars, following a trend of increasing emphasis by the DOE on Li ion battery technology for future hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).
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DuPont to Capitalize on Solar PV Materials Boom
March 2, 2010
Solar PV Materials Growth Amidst Module Price Declines | www.examiner.com
As stated in this core source article, declining solar PV module prices over the last couple years and reports for continued behavior have not generated much consolidation in the solar module manufacturing arena; thus, PV solar materials providers such as DuPont have the opportunity to serve this market to meet increasing installation demands.
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Biomass Funding Increase for National Energy Standards
March 1, 2010
Biomass funding review for national energy standards: Arizona update | www.examiner.com
As stated in this original article, it will take a major government funding commitment to research and development projects focused on a wide variety of problems in the field in order for more bio-oriented power plants to be built, as the country strives to meet lofty national energy standards in the next 10 years.
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DOE Green Building Initiatives Aid Solid-State Lighting Sector
February 26, 2010
Energy-efficient LED lighting failure modes spurs DOE funding | www.examiner.com
As noted in this source article, the Recovery Act has aided product development for LED lighting, as numerous companies with facilities in the U.S. already dealing with these issues, have been awarded numerous stimulus grants, administered by the DOE, as noted in prior articles, to ultimately accelerate deployment of SSL for green building.
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Innovative Solar Products Showcased at AEE Solar Conference
February 23, 2010
AEE Solar Dealer Conference Review | www.examiner.com
As stated in this source article, the AEE Solar Dealer Conference offered solar patrons the opportunity to learn more about new products and services in the industry.
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LED Lighting Illuminates Green Building & Job Creation
February 19, 2010
Solar cell outsourcing to foundries | www.examiner.com
As stated in this template article, If the U.S. continues to fund SSL and attaches more job creation constraints to awards, it has the opportunity to nurture a vibrant manufacturing base to strengthen its economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the process.
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Evaluation of Fabless Outsourcing Model for Solar Cells vs. Microchips
February 17, 2010
Solar cell outsourcing to foundries | www.examiner.com
As stated in this main source article, the capital budget for microchips is orders of magnitude higher than for solar cells. As more countries, including the U.S., invest in clean energy such as solar manufacturing for its economic, environmental and national security benefits, it is less likely that companies will follow the pervasive fabless outsourcing model of the semiconductor industry.
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Analysis of Fabless Trends for Semiconductors
February 15, 2010
Outsourcing of microchips: impact on jobs & solar cell industry | www.examiner.com
This template source article has noted that, as an increasing number of semiconductor companies enter the solar market through various means, the outsourcing trend of microchips for these U.S.-based companies may be a sign for the future solar cell market.
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Review of Global Smart Grid Initiatives
February 9, 2010
EU smart grid initiative for total renewable energy conversion | www.examiner.com
As noted in this source article, the European Union (EU) could meet an initiative of effectively utilizing 90 percent renewable energy, only, in the future via adding intelligence to its existing grids and building a cross-border infrastructure, also known as a smart grid, according to a study by Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council. There are many hurdles along the way.
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Cleantech Venture Capital Landscape as Stock Market Trends Down
February 5, 2010
Cleantech investing status amidst stock market declines | www.examiner.com
As stated in this source article, overall cleantech investment growth is expected in 2010 driven by energy efficiency and IPOs in Asia that are increasingly dominating the sector. Amidst increasing Chinese cleantech venture funding, the overall trajectory of the U.S. economy and stock market will have play a role in global financing over the course of the year.
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Hydropower Piggybacks on Renewable Energy Programs
February 3, 2010
Hydropower rides wave of clean energy Stimulus | www.examiner.com
As stated in this source article, the DOE budget for hydropower underwent severe reductions under the Bush Administration, which was hardly supportive of any renewable sources, in general. However, hydropower will ride the wave of increased support for clean energy in President Obama’s Recovery Act and recently announced budget proposal, which includes $6 billion for related technologies.
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Evaluation of Recent First Solar Projects
January 26, 2010
First Solar poised for growth in Southwest | www.examiner.com
As stated in this original article, it is interesting that the majority of First Solar’s projects and manufacturing are based outside of Arizona, where it is headquartered. However, public policy and legislation are a major factor in explaining the reasoning.
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Semiconductor Company Solar Trend Continues
January 25, 2010
Micron Goes Solar Like Other Semiconductor Companies | www.examiner.com
As noted in this source article, it is surprising that more local semiconductor companies have not either received stimulus funding for retrofitting plants or developed solar cell or LED portfolios, especially amidst recent state tax incentives, in order to follow the trend of Micron and many others in the semiconductor industry, including notable IC giants such as Samsung, Sanyo, Sony and Toshiba.
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Cleantech Manufacturing Aids Economic Recovery & Shortens Recessions
January 15, 2010
Lessons learned from fast economic recovery in China | www.examiner.com
As noted in this template article, China's GDP is expected to rise by a whopping 10.2 percent this year, after a rise of 8.3 percent in 2009. Evidence in this article supports the fact that a strong manufacturing sector directly aids economic growth and lessens the depth of a recession, showing how critical it is for a country to capitalize on opportunities in cleantech manufacturing, as the pressures of greenhouse gas emissions reductions increase throughout the world.
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Impact of Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Incentives
January 12, 2010
How corporate tax incentives can benefit a state | www.examiner.com
As noted in this template article, if any area is serious about developing and benefitting from new industries, state corporate tax incentives are critical for attracting companies. Thereafter, supply chains typically emerge to support a technological infrastructure and that is why most electronic materials-related companies are located in clusters across the country.
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Arizona Business Incentives to Lure High-Tech Companies
January 8, 2010
New Arizona Economic Recovery & Job Creation bill targets high-tech | www.examiner.com
As noted in this core template article, Arizona is aiming to capitalize on America’s potential rebirth in manufacturing and the green revolution sweeping the country and the globe for that matter, to diversify its economy and generate sustainable long-term growth, which has been highly reliant on cyclical construction, real estate, retail and tourism for many years; subsequently stalling its recovery from the two-year recession and elongating its severe budget crisis.
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