Manufacturing 2.0
Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and any other aspects of this important segment of our economy. They’ll use this blog to get the word out and solicit feedback on local and global manufacturing. They hope to better engage our employers, employees and our future work force and increase their understanding of manufacturing.

Archive for May 11th, 2009

Darker Times for Solar?

Add comment May 11th, 2009

Banks have curtailed financing for major solar projects, and Spain –
the world’s second-largest solar-power market after Germany — has
slashed subsidies for the industry, leading to sharply lower demand for
solar cells. Sales of the tiny chips that convert the sun’s rays into
electricity are expected to drop by at least 20% this year. See the rest…Solar