Group: alt.energy.homepower
From: Eeyore
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: Low cost Mass production of PV promised in the future



drydem wrote:

> Eeyore wrote:
> > drydem wrote:
> > > fyi...
> >
> > > New Low Cost Solar Panels Ready for Mass Production
> > > Colorado's State Univ.'s panels will cost less than $1 per watt.
> >
> > I'll believe when I see it.
> >
> > Where are they building the factories ?
>
>
> The manufacturer AVA solar, which currently manufactures
> silicon crystal solar cells and optocouplers is located in
> Ft. Collins, Colorado. The new factory is scheduled to
> be online next year.

In order to make a serious impact they'll need more than ONE factory !

Don't expect cheap PV solar any time soon.

Graham