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Intersolar North America postscripts: Will there be enough polysilicon in 2012? – Photovoltaics International

‘Acknowledging the easing of the silicon shortage and an overall improvement in the sector, he [Hemlock Semiconductor VP Gary Homan] wondered about how the effect of price erosion will drive demand and how future costs may affect the expansion plans of some poly manufacturers. He believes that all of the extra capacity coming online—essentially a 100% pop over the past year, enough to support 10GW of solar production—is contributing to driving silicon costs closer to grid parity levels.’

via Intersolar North America postscripts: Will there be enough polysilicon in 2012? – Photovoltaics International.