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For most of its history, the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain has been dominated by the electronics industry. 
But an upstart solar industry has recently burst onto the scene, causing a sharp rise in silicon production while simultaneously changing the face and focus of a global industry. For 40 years, the broader semiconductor industry has found advocacy and support from Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI). Two years ago, and in response to the rapid, worldwide ascent of photovoltaics, PV Group was formed as part of SEMI’s growing portfolio mix to focus on issues facing the solar industry specifically and support its growing membership in PV.
PV Group sponsors expositions and conferences within the photovoltaics industry. They also provide general support for its members in public policy, international standards-setting, market research and EH&S. Of SEMI’s 1900-member companies, more than 20 percent are now doing business in PV and over 60 are pure PV players. As the PV equipment industry continues to grow – expected to reach $19 billion globally by 2015 – PV Group is dedicated to streamlining the PV supply chain, working on unifying actions like the establishment of industry-wide standards and the promotion of solar-friendly rules and policies.
