Solar prospects soar with carbon-cutting solutions

The 2008 figure for Taiwan solar photovoltaics industry is projected to exceed NT$100 billion, a two-fold increase over 2007 (2008 Taiwan International Photovoltaic Forum & Exhibition) turned the sun from October 7-8 across the TWTC (Taipei World Trade Center). This is Taiwan's unique event, (organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council), and it unfolded with a world-class solar forum at the TICC (Taipei International Convention Center) and the massive exhibition at TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 (Area A). This year's event built upon the glowing success of last year's show that generated an estimated NT$600 million worth of business. The current show hosted 155 manufacturers using 300 booth spaces, an increase of 109 percent and 172 percent, respectively over the previous year. The combined forum-exhibition offers... [read full story]