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June 12, 2008
Big Solar Cells
Abu Dhabi is buying solar cell manufacturing plants from the US in order to make solar cells 2.2 meters by 2.6 meters (7 ft 2 1/2in by 8ft 6 3/8 in). As part of its drive to become a world leader in alternative energy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based Masdar PV announced this week it will invest more than $2 billion in thin-film photovoltaic solar technology in a three-phased strategy to produce thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules.The equipment is of course huge. As you can see by the picture in the article. And what about Applied Materials a leader in nanomanufacturing and nanomaterials? They are a Silicon Valley Company. That should help our balance of payments. Not to mention that Abu Dhabi is doing something useful with its oil money. I think the Emirates were always smarter than the Saudis. This is further proof. Cross Posted at Power and Control posted by Simon on 06.12.08 at 01:29 AM
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Hi Simon, A small point, but not unimportant. The Emirat-ies are not smarter than the Saudis. They merely think more like Westerners because of the long British protectorate. They also have a much smaller oil reserve, and so are preparing for an oil-less future. dr kill · June 12, 2008 12:02 PM Naah, the Emirates are smarter. They've always been little merchant princes. They're not stupid, and can see which way the wind is blowing. The Saudis are essentially a jumped up bunch of bedouin tribesmen. If it weren't for the oil, they'd still be stealing sheep from one another. Eric Blair · June 12, 2008 05:49 PM Applied Materials has an R&D division here in Israel... Ben-David · June 16, 2008 02:17 AM Post a comment
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That's a great plan for them to re-invest their oil money, plus solar should work well in the Middle East.