abstract:Sharp Solar produces thin film modules and mono and poly-crystalline silicon solar cells. Sharp's photovoltaic (PV) modules are used for many applications, from satellites to lighthouses, and industrial applications to residential use.
The big reason, according to Bachman: Cheap panel prices offered by Asian manufacturers like Suntech Power, Sharp, Trina Solar, Yingli Green Energy and Kyocera Solar.
Industry insiders like Resch and Julia Curtis, Sharp Electronics' solar industry strategy director, chuckled when asked whether they'll have a tougher time making their case at the Republican convention.