Micron teams with Australia's Origin for photovoltaic joint venture.

The article reports on the joint venture between Boise, Idaho-based semiconductor company Micron Technology Inc. and Sydney, New South Wales-based integrated energy company Origin Energy Ltd. According Mark Duncan, Micron president and chief operating officer (COO), the combination of Micron's semiconductor manufacturing expertise and Origin's solar experience could result into a strong partnership. It notes that the combined company will focus on the development of photovoltaic technology.