PV powers resource sector
Storage for mines: Long apparent, the attraction of bringing solar power to bear on remote mining operations waned in recent years as the price of diesel plunged. But solars potential is being mined by the emergence of affordable and reliable storage technologies, writes Thomas Hillig of specialist consultants THEnergy.
Keeping track
Interview: Exosun VP Strategy Jean-Noël de Charentenay discusses the companys approach to existing and new markets, examining the service, O&M and local content production challenges that inherently face a globally expanding firm.
Intermittency wont be an issue in the future
Interview: ABBs MD of power conversion Otto Preiss has seen the growing importance of storage technologies, and believes the company is set to play a powerful role in the storage space.
Horizon sun
Japan market overview: A recent proposal for Japans 2030 energy mix by the countrys Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry presents a positive, if rather modest, outlook for solar PV that industry bodies feel is perhaps a little too conservative, writes Izumi Kaizuka from RTS Corporation.
Growing market, big crowds
Intersolar North America: The 8th annual Intersolar North America brought together the U.S. and global PV industry right across the supply chain in San Francisco for three days in July this year. With the strong U.S. market and manufacturing in the country also picking up, the show looks set to remain a major hub for decision makers, leaders and solar practitioners for some time to come.
Growing market, big crowds
Intersolar North America: The 8th annual Intersolar North America brought together the U.S. and global PV industry right across the supply chain in San Francisco for three days in July this year. With the strong U.S. market and manufacturing in the country also picking up, the show looks set to remain a major hub for decision makers, leaders and solar practitioners for some time to come.
Continued pressure
NYSE Bloomberg Solar Energy Index: Hanergy halted, Yingli liquidity concerns, and Japan moves to cut subsidies.
Beginning to yield
Solar financing: Second quarter solar funding reaches $5.9 billion, with yieldcos having a significant impact on financial activity, says Raj Prabhu of Mercom Capital Group.
Weve had to adapt to the new circumstances
Ukraine: Shining as a beacon in the east, the Ukrainian PV market had seen strong solar growth, both helping to meet the countrys energy challenges and capitalize on favorable irradiation. But political turmoil beginning in late 2013, Crimea separating from the country and ongoing armed conflict in the east has brought everything to a shuddering halt. Activ Solar developed 550 MW in mainland Ukraine and Kaveh Ertefai is the companys Managing Director and CEO.
Were aiming for the top two in 2015
Interview: With Chinas increased global PV target for 2015 keeping every leading domestic solar company on its toes, JinkoSolar has instigated a number of strategies designed to ensure it stays ahead of the chasing pack, says Chief Strategy Officer and head of emerging markets, Arturo Herrero.
