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The godfather of solar predicts its future
Zero: The Climate Race
The Rise and Fall of SunTech: Success and Struggles in the Solar Cell Industry
This chapter explores the success story of Shai Zhang Rong and his company Santek, the first mass market solar manufacturer in China, as well as the downfall of SunTech, a Chinese solar manufacturing company. It discusses the role of students and universities in the development of the solar industry, the impact of Chinese stocks listing on US exchanges, and the potential consequences of China's international stance on Australian universities. The chapter also touches on the prospects of other countries establishing a viable solar cell manufacturing industry.
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