High-level convergence
Space rendezvous: Prices for European and Chinese solar panels converge at the same high level for the first time.
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?
Merchants of doubt cutting through the propaganda around climate change
Climate change: Adam Smiths invisible hand has been handcuffed, taking away consumers rights to choose their source of power. Headwall Powers Brad Meikle talks about the long ongoing climate change debate, and why it does not make sense.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Pillars remain strong while thin film fades
Thin film ranking: Remaining the minnow to crystalline silicons giant, thin film producers have been steadily losing market share. However, with two major producers continuing to execute on technology and project road maps, it should not be discounted.
Power to the people
African policy: The falling costs of solar energy technology, Sub-Saharan Africas vast solar resource, and the continents thirst for electricity have created expectations that the region might soon take the lead in solar PV growth. But are these expectations sensible or exaggerated?
Ready for lift off
India update: After many years on the fringes of driving global PV growth, is India finally ready to join the solar heavyweights of China, the U.S. and Japan? In this latest India solar quarterly market update, Mercom Capitals Raj Prabhu believes that it is.
