Solar power is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global energy market. The market for photovoltaic solar energy has enjoyed an
average growth rate of about 40 percent over the last few years. As concerns about climate and energy supply issues are on the forefront of
international politics, support for expansion of the solar energy business continue to be strong. The cost of PV has dropped dramatically as
the industry has scaled up manufacturing and incrementally improved the technology with new materials. Installation costs have come down
too with more experienced and trained installers.
Trade tensions between China and the United States have been rising in recent months following a complaint
by some U.S. manufacturers that Chinese companies are dumping solar panels in the United States below
market prices. However, the competitive advantages of Chinese photovoltaic companies are due primarily to
the concentration of the industrial chain inside China, and not due to Chinese government grants.
What Course to Follow during the New Situations? Solar Energy Forum 2012 is designed to look into more
emerging long-term strategic issue. Our flagship event in your solar calendar 2012 will bring together the
leading industry players to achieve the commercial and technical excellence across the whole value chain!