Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) have entered a partnership, it has been announced. The two associations intend to work together to expand the US solar market and to support their common members. SEIA and SEMI agreed to collaborate in events, communication, promotion activities and policy.
"We welcome the opportunity of working closely with SEIA on our shared public policy objectives in the US," said Bettina Weiss, vice president of the photovoltaic business unit at SEMI. "I believe we will be in a better position to serve our respective member communities by strengthening our collective voice and by jointly driving efforts necessary to develop US economic programs designed to retain and support manufacturing and employment."