Building paths to new financing
Financing: Solar PV assets coming of age has been followed by a wide discussion on the role of new types of financing in the renewable energy market. An emerging theme is the rising interest of institutional investors in renewable energy investments. What are the opportunities and constraints for solar PV deployment within the new trend?
California dreaming
California: Long at the vanguard of U.S. solar. Allison Smith from Stoel Rives tracks recent legislative attempts in the state to maintain PVs growth.
Five ways Europe is recharging its batteries
Intersolar Europe 2015: More compact than in years previous, Intersolar Europe 2015 nevertheless pulsated with PV passion. Stunted European market growth could not dampen spirits, which were raised by a strong showing for storage and a universal dedication to translate European innovation into market maturation.
Hanergy: Solars Apple or Enron?
Thin film: Hanergy burst on to the solar scene and quickly became one of the most intriguing and, in some ways, exciting companies. But the recent plummeting of its share value is one of the many warning signs about the mysterious thin film maker that once had aspirations to be the Apple of the solar industry.
Have tracker, will travel
Trackers: Manufacturers are looking outside their domestic markets, and at where the growth markets will be over the next half-decade. But issues around financing and quality still need to be overcome.
Headwinds for China
NYSE Bloomberg Solar Energy Index: The Hanergy probe, GCL component pricing, and the Yingli going concern serves to fuel the decline.
Into reserve gear
Battery first movers: From show-stopping product announcements to supportive government policies, there is an unprecedented level of movement in the global storage industry right now. But which countries are leading the way, and what are the growth drivers for behind-the-meter and grid-scale storage?
Making a grand entrance
New markets: Honduras has emerged as the fast-growing market for PV in Central America in 2015. After Chile it is a true Latin American leader. pv magazine examines why.
No turnaround in sight
Module prices: Steadily rising prices prevent market growth in Europe and the solar industry continues to shed jobs.
Return to profit at the top end
c-Si industry ranking: Profitability is a term that is music to the ears of any producer, and in the crystalline silicon module ranks it is thankfully one being heard with increasing regularity. Movement amongst the top producers in this years ranking has not been groundbreaking, but there remains a lot of activity.
