Solar Scorecard: 2011

Other Important Manufacturers

admin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:50:33 +0000

Below is a list of other important manufacturers and how they ranked in the 2011 scorecard.

Find out how the scoring process works here, and view the printed scorecard in its entirety here.

* Solyndra contacted SVTC and worked to have a constructive dialogue but did not complete the survey.
** SCHOTT and Suniva declined to participate in this survey

The list of the companies as they appear in the printed version of the Solar Scorecard 2011 – Order one here.

Top 10 Manufacturers

admin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:40:23 +0000

Below is a list of the top ten PV manufacturers and how they ranked in the 2011 scorecard.

Find out how the scoring process works here, and view the printed scorecard in its entirety here.

* Sharp and Suntech contacted SVTC and worked to have a constructive dialogue, but did not complete the survey.

** SCHOTT and Suniva declined to participate in this survey

Westinghouse Solar

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:25:49 +0000

OVERALL SCORE: 0

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) AND TAKEBACK

0 POINTS

This company needs an umbrella when it comes to extended producer responsibility.

SUPPLY CHAIN MONITORING AND GREEN JOBS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company is a rainy choice for consumers.

CHEMICAL USE AND LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company’s chemical use and commitment to life cycle analysis is a washout.

DISCLOSURE

0 POINTS

By not responding, we can’t report anything but rain in the forecast.

Uni-Solar

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:25:33 +0000

OVERALL SCORE: 0

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) AND TAKEBACK

0 POINTS

This company needs an umbrella when it comes to extended producer responsibility.

SUPPLY CHAIN MONITORING AND GREEN JOBS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company is a rainy choice for consumers.

CHEMICAL USE AND LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company’s chemical use and commitment to life cycle analysis is a washout.

DISCLOSURE

0 POINTS

By not responding, we can’t report anything but rain in the forecast.

Suniva

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:25:21 +0000

OVERALL SCORE: 0

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) AND TAKEBACK

0 POINTS

This company needs an umbrella when it comes to extended producer responsibility.

SUPPLY CHAIN MONITORING AND GREEN JOBS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company is a rainy choice for consumers.

CHEMICAL USE AND LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company’s chemical use and commitment to life cycle analysis is a washout.

DISCLOSURE

0 POINTS

By not responding, we can’t report anything but rain in the forecast.

Sovello

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:25:09 +0000

OVERALL SCORE: 83

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) AND TAKEBACK

40 POINTS

By committing to prevent the export of end-of-life modules to developing countries, and avoiding prison labor, this company is truly shining when it comes to extended producer responsibility.

SUPPLY CHAIN MONITORING AND GREEN JOBS

20 POINTS

This company is a bright light with a dedication to monitoring supply chains & ensuring green jobs are truly green jobs.

CHEMICAL USE AND LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS

2 POINTS

As soon as this company makes a greater commitment to chemical reduction and lifecycle analysis, the sun will shine through.

DISCLOSURE

21 POINTS

This company is unwilling to shine a light on themselves.

SoloPower

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:23:42 +0000

OVERALL SCORE: 71

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) AND TAKEBACK

30 POINTS

This company is headed in the right direction. They have some programs in place that suggest they are being good product stewards, but there is room for improvement.

SUPPLY CHAIN MONITORING AND GREEN JOBS

14 POINTS

This company is still a bit cloudy when it comes to a true commitment supply chain monitoring and ensuring green jobs are green for workers.

CHEMICAL USE AND LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS

2 POINTS

As soon as this company makes a greater commitment to chemical reduction and lifecycle analysis, the sun will shine through.

DISCLOSURE

25 POINTS

This company’s willingness to disclose information is starting to suggest a sunnier forecast.

Solon

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:23:27 +0000

OVERALL SCORE: 84

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) AND TAKEBACK

40 POINTS

By committing to prevent the export of end-of-life modules to developing countries, and avoiding prison labor, this company is truly shining when it comes to extended producer responsibility.

SUPPLY CHAIN MONITORING AND GREEN JOBS

14 POINTS

This company is still a bit cloudy when it comes to a true commitment supply chain monitoring and ensuring green jobs are green for workers.

CHEMICAL USE AND LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS

2 POINTS

As soon as this company makes a greater commitment to chemical reduction and lifecycle analysis, the sun will shine through.

DISCLOSURE

28 POINTS

This company’s willingness to disclose information is starting to suggest a sunnier forecast.

Solar Frontier

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:23:17 +0000

OVERALL SCORE: 0

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) AND TAKEBACK

0 POINTS

This company needs an umbrella when it comes to extended producer responsibility.

SUPPLY CHAIN MONITORING AND GREEN JOBS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company is a rainy choice for consumers.

CHEMICAL USE AND LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company’s chemical use and commitment to life cycle analysis is a washout.

DISCLOSURE

0 POINTS

By not responding, we can’t report anything but rain in the forecast.

SCHOTT Solar PV

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:22:01 +0000

OVERALL SCORE: 0

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) AND TAKEBACK

0 POINTS

This company needs an umbrella when it comes to extended producer responsibility.

SUPPLY CHAIN MONITORING AND GREEN JOBS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company is a rainy choice for consumers.

CHEMICAL USE AND LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS

0 POINTS

By not responding to this portion of the survey, this company’s chemical use and commitment to life cycle analysis is a washout.

DISCLOSURE

0 POINTS

By not responding, we can’t report anything but rain in the forecast.