Would Kyosemi Corporation entertain partnering with a Chinese manufacturer?
Perhaps you could decrease your manufacturing costs. YT: Many people think that is a good idea, and we have considered it. However, Sino-Japanese relations are still tenuous in terms of sharing intellectual property, so we will abstain for now. BB: I read that Japan wants 10% of its energy to come from solar power in 2030. YT: According projections by Mizuho Securities, Japan will be able to generate 5 GW from solar power by 2010 based on the current growth rate. That compares favorably with 3 GW projected for Europe. BB: By 2020, Europe is expected to produce 35 GW, and China 2 GW of solar power. Why is there no projection for Japan according to this study? YT: It is a matter of national character. China and European countries have many policies based on extrapolating current data. BB: Do the Japanese think this kind of policy is important? YT: Yes, but Japan is conservative because we have no idea what 2020 will bring, especially since Japan’s resources are very limited, and it is di
