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Tireings | 10 months ago

Germany actually started the push.

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NooneAtAll3|10 months ago

I heard explanation that at some point silicone prices skyrocketed, so Germany shifted RnD from monocrystals to thin film panels

High prices caused an influx of investment - and silicone prices plummeted, which allowed China to get the crown

vel0city|10 months ago

Silicone != Silicon. Two different materials. I use silicone caulk to seal things up. I use silicon crystals to make microchips.