The storage story is becoming more powerful
Interview: In June, DNV GL launched a new service for developers looking to add storage to solar projects or in standalone installations. This new service arrives at a time when the number of storage products on the market is beginning to take off. pv magazine spoke to DNV GLs Raymond Hudson, the director of solar for DNV GL, about this development.
Revival within the equipment industry
Interview: During the period of oversupply within the PV sector it was often said that rumors of the death of PV were greatly exaggerated. However, are reports of an equipment supply recovery similarly overstated? Christian Buchner, Head of Business Unit Photovoltaics at Schmid, does not believe that is the case, as a wave of new technology uptake and manufacturing capacity expansions begin to fill order books once more.
Our key priority is module efficiency
PV manufacturing: Korean manufacturer LG picked up one of the Photovoltaics awards for its NeON 2 black and white modules at Intersolar Europe this year. But the company isnt looking for a quick ramp up. Michael Harre, Vice President of LGs EU solar business group, explains how LG will grow steadily and move into new spaces, such as the smart home.
It represents a real breakthrough
Interview: REC was awarded most innovative product at the Intersolar Awards for its TwinPeak module. Luc Graré, RECs SVP in Sales and Marketing, discusses how the company created its groundbreaking module and outlines from which markets demand is expected.
