PV LEADERS

摘要

Taiwan is a major supplier of PV cells and modules, with 2010 cell production expected to reach 3 GW.The growth is driven by companies such as Motech, the world's second biggest PV cell producer, with a claimed manufacturing capacity of more than 1 GW.Taiwan's success in PV components developed from its long heritage in the semiconductor sector. These days, the nation's semiconductor foundry giants are after a piece of the solar action. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is a 20% stakeholder in Motech and is steadily increasing its own cell production capacity.The growth is music to the ears of Taiwan's government, which in 2009 launched its ambitious 'Green Energy Industry Sunrise Plan' to support the development of the country's PV technology sector.