Between 3% and 4% of glass produced worldwide is used in the solar industry and according to Timo Feuerbach, from VDMA, the German Engineering Federation, average annual growth rates are between 20-25%, and set to rise consistently. Despite price dumping and excess capacities, the prospects for solar glass producers are promising, at least in the medium term.
Origin
Vdma, Germany
Journal Title
Glass Worldwide Sept/Oct 2012 28-29
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 3926