The photovoltaic industry has experienced enormous growth in recent years. However, for solar-cell technology to become competitive in the long term, both an increase in energy-generating efficiency and a reduction in production costs is required.
Several laser applications for solar-cell production are shown in Figure 1, of which three—hole drilling for back-contacted solar cells, silicon dioxide [...]
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Jun
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May
Establishing a private equity fund as a founding partner is the objective of thousands of practitioners across the industry. For the fortunate few, success has involved talent, good timing and perseverance combined with industry growth that has supported the entry of new firms. With the market continuing to mature, what are the hurdles, and what [...]
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Apr
LATEST: The country;s 11,000 dairy farmers are rolling in clover with Fonterra announcing a 40 cent increase in its payout forecast for the 2007-08 season to a record $7.30 a kilogram of milk solids.
Chairman Henry van der Heyden indicated the price could go higher still when it announced the final payout.
The drought in New Zealand [...]
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Feb
Australian budget airline Jetstar has announced a sale of one-cent fares as it introduces cheaper fares for domestic and international passengers who travel without checked luggage.
The new JetSaver Light fare will be introduced next week with a sale of 5000 one-way fares for one cent.
The move comes after Virgin Blue last week trumpeted its sale [...]
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