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Sunday, October 16, 2011

What is the central theme of Solar

First Solar is a good company to study.  The industry has many facets like engineering and marketing.  There are very big players in this growth area of the future, such as, the country of China.  China has identified Solar as the next great industry.  China is using its massive manufacturing capacity to dominate the shape and direction of the entire industry worldwide.  Europe was the biggest consumer of solar technology but they are in the middle of economic turmoil at the present time.

Who will be the next big market outside of China?

A Good Study about the industry is found here:

http://www.businessweek.com/big-question/energy.html


The Big Question

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Solar Energy: The Quest for Cheap

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Raleigh's Smart Grid Bid

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What Do You Think Is the Most Important Thing America Can Do to Improve Its Energy Future?

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Energy Use in 2035: Who Will Consume the Most?

Energy Use in 2035: Who Will Consume the Most?

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