Masdar PV COO, Dr. Michael Alexander highlights market trends for a-Si thin-film, noting in this interview with PV-Tech that new developing regions such as India have market potential for off-grid applications as well as the inherent benefits of the technology in high temperature environments and low-light conditions. According to Dr Alexander, the North American Continent is showing increasing interest in this thin-film technology, especially ground-mounted utility-scale applications. He also gives an update on cell efficiencies now being achieved in volume production and partnerships for BIPV applications.