Featured in Store for more – 05-2012

Simmering slowly

IGEE: South Koreas biggest solar event took place in March. However, while the countys heavyweights were out in force, it was evident the industry is at a crossroads. Upcoming elections hold some promise, if the right party gains power. But with capacity expansions on hold and a small domestic installation market, it is in danger of being pushed under by other Asian regions.

By

Becky Beetz

07 May 2012

According to the organizers, the Korea Photovoltaic Industry Association (KOPIA), the Korea Wind Energy Industry Association (KWEIA) and EXCO Korea Energy News, this year’s International Green Energy Expo (IGEE) was the “biggest ever,” with 400 exhibitors from 28 countries touting their wares across an exhibition space of 27,000 square meters. Meanwhile, an estimated 40,000 visitors, …

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