While government incentives for downstream customers fueled strong growth early on, tax credits reduced the cost of solar panels, making them more affordable for consumers and businesses.
According to a recent report from Pike Research, the total capacity of BIPV systems worldwide will grow from just over 400 MW in 2012 to 2,250 MW in 2017, a more than five-fold increase.
The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced it has opened a photovoltaic films application lab in Shanghai, reportedly to help customers in the Asia-Pacific region improve how they harness the power of the sun with ENLIGHT™ polyolefin films technologies and solutions.
The U.S. solar energy industry installed a record 1,855 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity in 2011, more than doubling the previous annual record of 887 MW set in 2010.
This feature provides a listing of green products that are offered by leading adhesive and sealant companies. To send submissions for future installments of this feature, email Teresa McPherson, managing editor, at mcphersont@bnpmedia.com.
According to BCC Research, the value of the global market for renewable energy was nearly $225 billion in 2010 and is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate