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Downstream up: Taiwan’s multi-GW ambitions

Once the world’s second-largest PV cell manufacturer, Taiwan’s upstream industry was crippled under its inability to compete with mainland China’s bullish global takeover in PV manufacturing. The island’s government has put forth efforts to keep Taiwan’s PV supply chain intact – and ambitious goals and initiatives are driving demand from the downstream up.

By

Erica Johnson

12 Nov 2019

Image: Sun Rise E&T Corp.

October’s Energy Taiwan conference kicked off with opening remarks from Republic of China (Taiwan) President Tsai Ing-wen, in a demonstration of the current administration’s commitment to the PV industry that can be matched with corresponding policies. The island’s highest-ranking leader stood on firm ground when she said that Taiwan will achieve its ambitious goal of …

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