Current Entries for Best region for manufacturing solar technologies

The goal of the Dubai Silicon Oasis is to create a universally recognized state-of-the-art “Technology Oasis” by facilitating and promoting technology-based industries, research and development within a fully integrated community.

Asia is another region that has been reaping the rewards of PV Growth, a prime example of this being the province of Shenzen in China. With ten highly prominent initial public offerings (IPOs) racked up already, China's solar energy industry is poised to make a major impact on worldwide polysilicon capacity and solar cell production.

Mexico has also established itself as one of the front-runners in the ever-growing PV market with an increasing number of large and key industry players transferring their business to the region.

Oregon is on pace to be the largest photovoltaic producing state in North America in 2009, with more than 600 MW of annual production capacity. Solar manufacturers are flocking to Oregon for low energy costs, skilled silicon workforce, environmental tax incentives and the overall premium value Oregonians put on stewardship. SolarWorld, Solaicx and Peak Sun have all set up shop in Oregon in the past year.

High density of PV supply chain world-wide. Almost 16% of world-wide production capacity is located in Solar Valley. Rapid project realisation with a skilled and flexible labor force. Houses the Center for Silicon Photovoltaics.