Mouth where the money is
Taiwanese market: Taiwans role in the global solar industry has been largely shaped by its technical expertise, particularly in solar cell, module and wafer production. However, as the global landscape shifts, the country is pushing into downstream solar installations and expanding its FIT.
Off-grid, on message
Off-grid business models: From pay-as-you-go to art projects and aspirations to become the Amazon of Africa, off-grid developers are innovating as fast in the area of business models as they are with technology. pv magazine speaks with the innovators and identifies some of the strategies that are electrifying the African continent.
Positivity and conflict
Trade it in: As the summer draws to a close, there is a slight upturn in the market, but also in the camps of supporters and opponents of trade restrictions.
Solar Power International: As it happened
SPI 2015: A fast-paced, exciting solar show requires fast-paced, exciting reporting to ensure readers are kept abreast of the latest news, speeches and presentations, which is exactly what Paula Mints, Founder and Chief Market Research Analyst, SPV Market Research, delivered for pv magazine at this years event. Here are some of the highlights from Mints live reporting.
The phony war
Utilities vs. solar: The growth of solar PV in the U.S. has served to spook many traditional power utilities, catching off guard those that had reaped the benefits of the status quo. But even while some sectors of this power divide remain at odds, there are increasing signs that utilities and solar can work together to deliver a more robust, flexible and affordable energy service for the entire nation.
World in motion
Global solar forecast: Solar installations globally are projected to grow about 25-30% in 2015 compared to last year. Mercom Capitals installation forecast remains unchanged, as the first half installation numbers indicate that the market is still on track to reach 57.4 GW, writes Mercoms CEO Raj Prabhu.
