Solar survivors
UK solar: Despite a few rays of sunlight every now and then, dark clouds have gathered over Britains PV sector, and look set to remain for the near future at least. pv magazine explores the immediate prospects for the U.K. market in 2017 and onwards.
Stored potential
Batteries for Japan: Japans residential solar sector has been gradually expanding for years, but the market may be on the cusp of rapid growth. The governments plan to eliminate net primary energy consumption in all newly constructed homes by 2030 as well as a subsidy of JPY 50,000 ($485) /kWh for homeowners who install lithium-ion batteries could drive demand for rooftop solar panels and energy-storage solutions to previously unseen levels by the end of this decade.
Taiwan dreams of PV
PV Taiwan 2016: A massive new PV installation target, but an export-focused industry reeling under the weight of oversupply. The key Taiwanese solar industry show presented a mix of hope and harsh reality. pv magazine was on the spot.
The new normal of low module prices
Module and cell prices: Rapid price declines have been the major trend in the latter stages of 2016. Undoubtedly the dynamic will have profound impacts across the market. pv magazine investigates the causes, the effects and the new normal of low-cost PV.
Whos on first?
Q1-Q3 supply update: With prices falling fast, SPV Market Researchs Paula Mints advises caution as production capacities outstrip end-market demand. The exceedingly tight margins for manufacturers could prove disastrous.
A year aboard the solarcoaster
It was a cold and wet Berlin evening. Perfect for staying in to watch the U.S. presidential election results roll in. Hillary was a hot favorite with the pollsters and punters. The best laid plans of mouse and men…
The year of voting dangerously
U.S. election repercussions: The U.S. presidential election is over, and half the country feels like a big black swan swooped down and left a very big and impolite reminder of its passage.
Low prices, raised outlook
Solar demand in 2017: As the year draws to a close with prices hitting record lows across the world, solar looks to the future. Raj Prabhu, CEO at industy analysts Mercom Capital, gives a preview of what 2017 could bring for the global industry.
The Trump card
Donald Trump and solar: The election of Donald Trump is not good news for the U.S. solar industry. And while the exact impacts are far from clear, a closer look at the policy landscape shows that even the worst-case scenario is not a deal-breaker for the U.S. solar market.
Taiwan’s solar boost
Challenging conditions: Taiwan is bolstering its commitment to a green energy power, nuclear free future with a number of policy and legislative initiatives. Questions remain, however, over whether even these are enough to overcome significant challenges to massive planned solar power installations.
