In line with the Global Wind Energy Council a Global Solar Council has also been formed by representatives of leading international companies in the solar photovoltaic industry such as Applied Materials , Dow Corning, DuPont , First Solar , Lanco Solar , Phoenix Solar and Suntech .
The Global Solar Council is a CEO-level coalition of leading international companies in the photovoltaic solar value chain. Its mission is to promote the global development and growth of solar energy.
The Council aims to expand the use of solar energy in the global energy mix by actively promoting the benefits of solar energy. The Council will communicate with senior policy makers on the substantial successes already achieved by solar and the importance of a public policy environment that will allow the ongoing development of solar energy, driving job creation and economic growth.
The Council addresses all parts of the solar equation such as material supply chain, financing, policy support, research and development, cross-national cooperation, and grid development and management.
The ultimate goal of the Global Solar Council is to increase global deployment of solar energy in a sustainable fashion.
Members of the GSC are:
- Applied Materials (Dr. Charles F. Gay, President, Applied Solar)
- Dow Corning (Robert D. Hansen, CEO)
- DuPont (David B. Miller, President, Dupont Electronics & Communication)
- First Solar (Michael J. Ahearn, Chairman)
- Lanco Solar (Vutukuri Saibaba, CEO)
- Phoenix Solar (Dr. Andreas Hänel, CEO)
- Suntech (Dr. Zhengrong Shi, CEO)
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