Featured in A sustainable growth? – 07-2013

Turning Japanese

Japan: Boom and bust cycles are all too familiar to the PV industry. However the current boom in Japan has not only arrived at a crucial time for many players in PV, it also looks like it might provide a longer-term sustainable market. But that’s not to say there aren’t challenges. Foreign players have to take into account country-specific nuances and the strong focus on quality in the Japanese market.
Jonathan Gifford
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Jonathan Gifford

To describe Japan as a bright spot on the PV landscape is to grossly understate the importance of the market to many players in the PV supply chain. In fact the gigawatts that are being installed in Japan across domestic rooftops, commercial rooftops and adjacent properties and in utility-scale applications is currently vital for the …

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