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To: Jacob Snyder who wrote (11054)	6/3/2011 8:43:28 AM
From: brokenst0nes	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16955

Jacob, I suggest adding components for electric vehicles, in particular lithium-ion batteries which also have a side play for use on the power grid, and some potential for use in the home longer term. Or components inside lithium-ion batteries, ie separators.

To: Jacob Snyder who wrote (11054)	6/6/2011 10:40:14 AM
From: gg cox	Respond to of 16955

Yeah, i have an idea, put your valuables in safe keeping, make yourself as energy efficient as possible and buckle up ... because of this insanity.. cbsnews.com blogs.forbes.com ca.news.yahoo.com

To: Jacob Snyder who wrote (11054)	6/6/2011 10:42:49 PM
From: Jacob Snyder	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16955

re 7 PV metrics: Here's how I'd rank them, in order of importance: #1: manufacturing cost 2: bankability 3: efficiency 4: Technology Differentiation (Performance-Related): Only important as it effects #1,2,3. If it doesn't show up in those metrics, it doesn't matter. 5: Technology Differentiation (Product-related): If it doesn't affect costs, it doesn't matter. 6: Business Model Differentiation: Again, not an independent factor. 7: Historical Local Presence in an Emerging Market: If this were true, Chinese companies wouldn't dominate in Europe and elsewhere. So, only the first 3 really matter. greentechmedia.com Excellent article, Eric. Thanks for posting it.