pv magazine test: October 2019 results
The next batch of energy yield results from the outdoor test field in Xi’an, China introduced new variables for bifacial modules. In this issue, we present the October 2019 results, alongside additional analysis from George Touloupas, director of technology and quality at CEA.
On the Road with pv magazine
Where we’ve been: World Future Energy Summit 2019 Sprawling over four days, and a part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week events and activities, the World Future Energy Summit is not for those short on stamina. But it does present an excellent opportunity to kick off the new year in solar in one of the […]
On the Road with pv magazine
Where we’ve been – BePositive: Lyon, France The BePositive fair held in mid-February in Lyon, France, has seen an increasing presence of Asian solar product providers, a signal that the French solar energy market is now more open than in the past to international players. Asian manufacturers such as JinkoSolar, JA Solar, Longi, Hanwha Q […]
Renewable, decentralized and digital
Alongside the four exhibitions taking place under The smarter E Europe platform in 2019, the show organizers will bring a packed conference schedule to the event, with 250 speakers scheduled to present and discuss the latest developments from the new world of energy across four different conferences, with more than 1,800 attendees expected.
Pioneering PV in Saudi Arabia
Nabih Cherradi is Chief Technology Officer of Desert Technologies (DT), a Saudi Arabian solar PV developer, EPC, O&M supplier, and module manufacturer. This is quite a comprehensive portfolio and Cherradi seems most proud of the PV manufacturing facility he has set up in Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The Kingdom finally seems poised to deliver on its exceptional PV promise. Importantly, this applies not only to large-scale installations, but also to rooftop systems and PV manufacturing.
Polysilicon goes west
Slower demand from China in 2018 meant a bumpy ride for polysilicon producers worldwide. But the biggest players remain committed and are taking advantage of low electricity rates in western China to bring huge new capacities online, giving the market yet another shake-up. pv magazine caught up with polysilicon market analyst Johannes Bernreuter, Head of Bernreuter Research, for a look at the latest upstream developments.
Final Thought
Last year was unique for the global solar industry. For the first time, we exceeded the magic installation mark of 100 GW in a single year. Globally, the solar power generation fleet grew over 500 GW, rising from less than 16 GW of solar capacity in 2009 — no small feat! However, unlike the previous […]
pv magazine test: June 2019 results
We are happy to present the next batch of energy yield results from the outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. The June 2019 results are presented below, plus additional analysis from George Touloupas, director of technology and quality at CEA.
High power, maximum dynamic efficiency, reliability come together
Building on a 90 GW track record in the wind sector and a growing installed base in the global PV market, Madrid-headquartered Gamesa Electric is bringing a new range of utility-scale power electronics devices to the U.S. market. Driving down LCOE with high performance and highly reliable products is the company’s secret sauce, says Enrique de la Cruz, solar and storage sales director at Gamesa Electric.
48 hours in… Tokyo
Many PV Expo 2019 attendees probably hammered out their post-show travel itineraries weeks in advance, particularly first-time visitors to Tokyo. Some travelers – particularly those with specific cultural interests such as manga and anime – will undoubtedly gravitate toward popular sites like the Ghibli Museum and the geek mecca of Akihabara and its famed maid […]
