Issue 03 / 2010

03 / 2010

Catching the sun
Tracking systems: in search of the best technology

From the Editor

Having confidence in your own strength

Page: 3

Markets & Trends

Waiting for the new feed-in legislation

Page: 12

Power from the people

Page: 18

Sound business environment

Page: 24

On the lookout

Page: 28

Spring arrival of new PV installations

Page: 32

Spot market for PV panels:
Modules get cheaper

Page: 34

Sharp drops

Page: 36

Industry & Suppliers

Alternatives for greenhouse gases

Page: 54

“Solar power is a global business”

Page: 58

Applications & Installations

Highly dynamic

Page: 62

A market in movement

By:  Britta Danger

Trackers: Tracking systems are being used more and more often in large solar plants. They assure a higher performance, but are also technically more complex. And the jury is still out on which system will perform best over the...

Page: 82

Pretty and efficient

By:  Jennifer Kho

Concentrating PV: As the photovoltaics market gets more competitive, new systems that combine solar electricity generation with solar hot water and heating could help reduce cost payback periods. The Center for Architecture...

Page: 88

Research & Development

Photovoltaic glitter

Page: 38

Bigger and thinner – but quicker?

Page: 44

Connecting Australia

Page: 48

Aging brings surprises

Page: 52