Mounting systems battle roof leaks
On-roof mounting systems: Steep rooftop PV system installers run a substantial risk of causing roof water damage given the average several dozen roof penetrations needed in a typical residential installation.
Generating income locally
Interview: Offering customized systems for commercial off-grid stand-alone applications, thereby generating income locally: Phaesun CEO Tobias Zwirner tells pv magazine that this is a main focus for the medium-sized wholesaler and systems integrator, which is based in the Bavarian town of Memmingen.
In urgent need of energy
Ghana: Ulrike Brückner of the German law firm Rödl & Partner discusses the state of Ghanas burgeoning solar market, including investment opportunities and government efforts to attract foreign investment.
Global FIT overview
Feed-in tariffs: Corrections to last months summary of Chinas regional FIT and a range of slight degressions heading into 2014.
Flexible horizon
Thin film: whether CIGS, amorphous silicon or CdTe, thin film manufacturers continued to lose market share to c-Si rivals in 2013. However, there are still some opportunities that remain closed to crystalline silicon modules, and flexible thin film modules may be able to occupy that space.
Exploring growth, avoiding risks
India: Mathias Müller of Rödl & Partner, Munich; and Dharm Veer Singh Krishnawat of Rödl & Partner, Mumbai, India, outline the legal aspects of Indias solar PV industry, advising how project developers and investors can explore growth opportunities while avoiding the risks.
Diversification is an advantage
Interview: Due to rising demand, German PV equipment manufacturers have an optimistic outlook this year. pv magazine spoke with Florian Wessendorf, managing director of VDMA Photovoltaic Equipment the Association of German Equipment Manufacturers to discuss the state of the market.
Demand remains strong
Ardour Solar Index: US constituents carry index higher on strong 3Q13 results. Chinese ADS continue to slide on lofty 2014 targets and profit taking.
An exciting new year
Dear readers, The new year promises exciting times with many opportunities! This definitely applies to the photovoltaic industry for 2014, because in many parts of the world energy and environmental policies are in upheaval. In Europe last year we saw widespread cuts in the feed-in remuneration and solar subsidies, allied to shrinking markets (see […]
A demanding market
Off-grid solar: At the off-grid PV workshop of the Forum Solarpraxis conference in Berlin, experts discussed the opportunities, obstacles and trends of the market.
