PERCs for all solar cell manufacturers?
PERC equipment: The global PV slowdown a few years back suppressed demand for innovation, but PERC is one technology definitely on the rise, and as demand returns, so do supply and testing challenges.
PERC shows its worth
PERC deployment: The solar industry remains sweet on passivated emitter rear cell (PERC) technology, which continues to enjoy increasing production volumes thanks to its excellent cost-performance ratio, writes Corrine Lin, PV analyst at TrendForce.
Nothings simple but the march continues
The (northern hemisphere) summer months provide a rare opportunity for us in the industry to unwind and get away from the world of 24/7 solar. But if youre anything like me, getting out to new parts of the world provides the opportunity to casually scour rooftops to get an idea of how solar is progressing […]
Mexican energy reform
Interview: Rosa Tarragó, Head of Structured Finance at energy development company Sowitec talks about the companys development in Mexico and why the country is so attractive.
A reboot of the market
ITC: The Solar Investment Tax credit has been an important policy instrument under which solar has been developed. But is it crucial to the future growth of the U.S. solar market? Tom Starrs, SunPowers vice president for market strategy and policy, believes that the large scale market will decline post ITC step down, after an artificial acceleration to finish projects, but that solars proven value will drive continued, steady growth.
Inverters at the ready
Inverters at 1,500 volts: The slow emergence of 1,500 volt applications across the solar industry is expected to engender further PV cost reductions. But what role can inverters play in this new landscape, and what are the challenges facing the leading suppliers as they embark on developing these higher voltage products?
High-level convergence
Space rendezvous: Prices for European and Chinese solar panels converge at the same high level for the first time.
Higher voltage, lower cost
1,500 V components: Talk of 1,500 VDC becoming the benchmark for the solar industry is gathering pace, with many U.S. EPCs now mulling 1,500 V adoption. The transition to higher voltage makes sense in theory, but certain regulatory practicalities are serving to block wider adoption.
Downward trend continues
NYSE Bloomberg Solar Energy Index: Markets heading south amid China concerns and a flood of new capital. M&A and capital raising activity robust.
Demand and deliver
US PV landscape: Paula Mints lifts the lid on incentives, RPS, and the extraordinarily strong growth of the U.S. solar market.
