While government incentives for downstream customers fueled strong growth early on, tax credits reduced the cost of solar panels, making them more affordable for consumers and businesses.
According to a recent report from Pike Research, the total capacity of BIPV systems worldwide will grow from just over 400 MW in 2012 to 2,250 MW in 2017, a more than five-fold increase.
Ahlstrom recently announced a new initiative for recycling silicone-coated paper release liners used by the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) label industry.