Although it isn't accessible to everyone due to high production costs, solar energy has become very popular the last decade, helping the world take care of its pollution problem.
That's why some start-ups in Silicon Valley decided to reinvent this technology, focusing on low-cost manufacturing.
As lots of venture capital was invested and big factories were being built, the Americans note that the economics of the industry is being transformed by the Chinese, who are getting lots of help of their government.
America feels that the idea, which could boost the economy, is slipping out of its hands, and they are facing another loss against the Chinese counterfeiting market...Giel-Jan Triest
source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/13/business/energy-environment/13solar.html?_r=1&ref=business
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