Hello All~
Please read the following article and let me know what you think!! It is amazing what Scientists have been able to do in the Thin Film market in regards to Solar energy!!
Best,
Ann
July 28, 2008
Glen Allen, VA: According to NanoMarkets, a leading industry analyst firm based here, the thin-film photovoltaics (TFPV) market will grow from almost $2.4 billion ($US) in revenues in 2008 to over $12 billion in 2013. By 2015, NanoMarkets expects that TFPV will have a market opportunity of over $22 billion. These and other findings are from NanoMarkets newest report, "Thin Film Photovoltaics Markets: 2008 and Beyond" that is now shipping to clients. Additional details are available at www.nanomarkets.net.
A companion report that addresses manufacturing issues will follow in August of 2008. Previous NanoMarkets reports in 2008 have covered the materials segment of the value chain, building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and organic photovoltaics.
About the Report:
"Thin Film Photovoltaics Markets: 2008 and Beyond", offers a fresh assessment of where the thin-film PV market is headed as well as analysis of the strategies of leading firms active in this space. In this report we examine the market segments of building integrated systems, mobile and wearable computing, central power generation, disposable electronics, portable and emergency power (including battery chargers), and military and aerospace applications and how likely each is to generate significant revenues for thin-film PV. The report contains detailed forecasts of PV shipments broken out by technology type and application and discusses how far this new type of photovoltaics can eat into traditional photovoltaics markets. The materials platforms covered in this report include amorphous silicon, CIGS, CdTe, and GaAs as well as interesting materials and architectures for thin-film PV that are about to emerge from the laboratory. Each of these technologies is reviewed in terms of their key performance characteristics (e.g., conversion efficiencies, costs per watt, etc.) and how these might improve in the future. We also look at the evolution of roll-to-roll, printing and other manufacturing processes that will significantly impact the cost of thin-film PV in the future.
Other NanoMarkets Photovoltaic Reports:
The Future of Thin-Film and Organic Photovoltaics Manufacturing analyzes the state of the art in fabrication of thin-film and photovoltaic cells. It examines the success of each approach to the manufacture of thin-film and organic PV and where the firms active in this space are looking for improvements and breakthroughs. The report includes capacity forecasts broken out by material type and by the type of manufacturing equipment used. It also answers the thorny question as to how important the future role of printing will be to the PV sector and which equipment firms are having success selling into this sector.
Materials Markets for Thin-Film and Organic Photovoltaics provides a complete analysis of the commercial opportunities in thin film and organic PV materials markets. The report includes detailed eight-year forecasts of thin-film and organic materials broken out by material functionality and chemistry, as well as reviews of the latest research and the corporate strategies of firms active in the sector. Photovoltaic technologies covered include amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, CIGS, dye cells and pure organic approaches.
Building Integrated Photovoltaics Markets: 2008 explores and quantifies the opportunities for BIPV products over the next eight years. It covers both rooftop and façade systems, reviewing the BIPV products that are available today and the ones that are being developed by leading firms. The report examines the enabling technologies and materials that are making the next-generation BIPV possible and provides many examples of major building projects that are already incorporating BIPV. Also included in the report are a full analysis of the varying regulatory factors impacting BIPV in various regions of the world and detailed volume and value forecasts by type of product, type of user.
Organic Photovoltaic Markets is the next in a series of reports from NanoMarkets covering thin film, organic and printable photovoltaics markets. It quantifies the opportunities for both "pure" organic PV and DSCs in applications including conventional solar panel, BIPV, mobile and consumer electronics, military and other applications. The report covers the future of organic PV in terms of new materials and cell architectures. It also discusses the evolution of printing and other manufacturing technologies in this sector. Detailed volume and value forecasts are provided for each application, with separate forecasts for DSCs and "pure" organic PV. A capacity forecast is also included as are profiles of the leading technology developers and materials suppliers operating in this space.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Keep Your Career In Tip Top Shape
Many elements of modern-day life require a tune up every now and then: your car, your furnace, your computer, even your career. Assessing your ultimate career goals and plotting out how you will achieve them can really kick your career into overdrive and help you reach professional nirvana.
Here are 10 tips for keeping your career performing like a well-oiled machine:
1. Run full diagnostics to examine your life. The first step in your tune up is conducting an assessment of where you are and where you want to be in your career. For example, are you at a point in your life where you truly can dedicate more time to your career or are there other areas of your life that need your attention?
2. Map out your career path. If your goal is to be director of your department, investigate what skills and accomplishments you need and set out to acquire them. If you know the right career path for you means leaving your current company, make sure you are prepared to launch a full-scale job search.
3. Time to switch gears? Sometimes capitalizing on your career potential means not only changing jobs, but completely changing careers. Perhaps it's time to give up the hectic corporate life for the enriching experience of teaching. Or maybe now is the time to launch that business you always dreamed of, or to explore your creative side with a job involving one of your hobbies.
4. Install career skill upgrades. Is there a particular trend emerging in your industry? Perhaps a new way of marketing to customers or projecting sales figures? Then become an expert in those areas. It will serve you to be at the cutting edge of industry practices whether in your current job or the one you want.
5. Rev up your technology know-how. Most industries utilize particular equipment or computer applications that are standard in their fields. Make sure you learn what these are and how to use them. Technology can move quickly. Don't fall behind or you risk being sidelined.
6. Maintain learning levels. If the next step in your career requires a master's degree, don't hesitate to enroll in the necessary classes. There are so many flexible options today for working men and women who are seeking advanced degrees. Obtain the required certifications and attend professional seminars to keep current.
7. Polish your resumé and make it shine. Always be prepared if a new opportunity emerges -- either internally or with a new organization. Keep your résumé updated and ready to send out at all times.
8. Test drive your interviewing skills. Don't let those interviewing techniques get rusty. Practice in front of a mirror or friend every now and again so you're comfortable discussing your qualifications, even if it's at a professional event or cocktail party.
9. Apply fresh job-search techniques. If the last time you looked for a job you mailed your résumé to a P.O. Box, then it's time to brush up on your job search options. Investigate Internet job sites, career fairs and professional organizations, and keep in touch with your own set of contacts.
10. Spark connections with your network. The best way to find out about new opportunities and assess your marketability is to touch base with other professionals in your field. Reconnect with former colleagues, fellow association members and former classmates and share information.
Ann Mayahi
Executive Recruiter
Houston, TX 77084 USA
Work: 281-600-8187
Work: 281-600-8187
Email: mayahi@qualitec.com
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