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Dean O'Connor, Head of Electronics Market Development and Technology at Linde, discusses with PV-Tech the PV market dynamics currently at play. Key competitive drivers continue to be on cost control as well as technology spending as, in certain regions, capacity spending continues. O'Connor also talks about the challenges for both c-Si and thin-film manufacturers. Linde's investments in silane supply are covered and assurances made as to adequate supply for the expected growth in the industry. O'Connor also discusses developments in-house that will enable the move from grid parity to green parity as part of a suite of technologies to enable sustainability for PV manufacturers of all types.