Industry Views on the Ability of the U.S. Photovoltaics Industry To Compete in Foreign Markets

As requested by the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, views are presented from over 30 companies and experts in the U.S. photovoltaics industry on the competitiveness of U.S. firms in foreign markets and the Administration's proposed solar energy budget reductions. Also presented is a brief description of the solar energy programs and activities of France, West Germany, Italy, and Japan, which are major competitors of U.S. companies in the world market.