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In Focus: GaN-on-Si LED Lighting
More and more countries, including the US, are phasing out the sale of incandescent bulbs, which offers an increasing market opportunity for energy-efficient LED lighting. President Barack Obama actively supports LED lighting and his Recovery Act legislation included hundreds of millions to support this industry. Clean energy technology such as solar, wind and electric cars, [...]
TSMC To Begin Constructing Solar Cell Factory This Year
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will break ground on its first solar cell manufacturing plant by the end of this year, BusinessWeek reports. TMSC’s board of directors has approved a $218 million investment for thefactory. The company has not provided further details about the newfactory. SOURCE: BusinessWeek Source
TSMC Starts Construction on New Eco-friendly Wafer Plant
Taiwanese chip maker TSMC has recentlystarted up on its newest project, a green one that too, with theconstruction of its third 300mm wafer plant. Now we aren’t talking about those oily potato chips and wafers, we’re going on about those greenchips you usually find in gadgets. Located in Taichung’s Central TaiwanScience Park, the new Fab [...]
Stion kicks off 100 MW expansion and partnership with TSMC
Stion, a manufacturer of high-efficiency thin-film solar panels,announced today a production partnership with TSMC of Taiwan. Stion will commence a 100 MW expansion of its San Jose, Calif. facility followingthe close of its $70 million Series D financing. Stion had previouslyraised $44.6 million in equity financing. “TSMC has evaluated anumber of thin-film technologies and believes [...]
TSMC Forms Strategic Partnership With Motech Industries
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) and solar cell manufacturer Motech Industries Inc.have signed a share subscription agreement under which TSMC willsubscribe through a private placement for 75.32 million new Motechshares. The total consideration is approximately NT$6.2 billion($193 million), or NT$82.7 per share, representing a 16.9% discount toMotech’s three-month average closing price. TSMC will become [...]