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Thin film solar, where's it going?
It could be going to countries that can't afford the old-fashioned silicon panels. That's the betting at one VC firm.
It could be going to countries that can't afford the old-fashioned silicon panels. That's the betting at one VC firm. Crosslinnk is investing in ventures that could bring thin film solar technology to developing nations.
And sales are apprently growing, First Solar, America's leading thin film producer now has a plant in Ohio and a second one in Germany. Her is First Solar's website. They got a massive infusion o money some years ago fron Walmart founder, Sam Walton.
When will they put that stuff on the hood, top and trunk of every new car?