Can French PV pull ahead?
Two industrial projects in France plan to be producing 20 million solar modules per year between them by 2027, despite existential fears among current French PV manufacturers, who want policy support to reduce competition from Asian imports.
Solar through the looking glass
The “Silicon to Solar” (S2S) report, partly funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), outlines ways to restore solar manufacturing to the nation with a little help from the country’s major trading partner – China.
pv magazine test: February 2024 results
George Touloupas, senior director of technology and quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the February 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.
Bringing the sun home
Solar leasing enables the assembly of portfolios comprising thousands of assets but developers need capital to invest in these systems. That requires minimal risk exposure, achieved by a specialist who evaluates and mitigates risk and ensures installations meet quality criteria. Everoze Partner Julia García outlines what advisors should assess to future-proof home solar portfolios.
Final thought: Cleantech investing has matured
Felix Krause – managing partner, Vireo Ventures
