Issue 05 / 2011

From the Editor
Aftershock |
Page: 3 |
Markets & Trends
Fukushima shakes the stock markets |
Page: 20 |
After the gold rush |
Page: 24 |
Interconnected solar markets |
Page: 28 |
Rallied support for solar |
Page: 32 |
Spot market for PV panels: Hope for new markets |
Page: 34 |
Slow market |
Page: 38 |
Raising questions |
Page: 40 |
China’s nuclear program after Fukushima |
Page: 44 |
“The key factor is market proximity” |
Page: 50 |
The recallModule replacement: First Solar brought thin film modules on the market which showed a significant drop in performance after just a few weeks. They are currently being replaced, which is a test of nerves for the company, the... |
Page: 54 |
More upward activity |
Page: 60 |
More upward activity |
Page: 60 |
Shining potential |
Page: 62 |
The glass is more than half full |
Page: 64 |
“Now solar is sexy” |
Page: 68 |
Testing the international waters |
Page: 72 |
Between uproar and anticipation |
Page: 76 |
Industry & Suppliers
From chips to cells |
Page: 82 |
Speeding past the bottlenecks |
Page: 90 |
Thin film takes the steering wheel |
Page: 96 |
In search of a nicheFab Managers Forum: With intensified cooperation along the value chain, European cell and module manufacturers aim to lower costs while ensuring quality. To this end, they presented an International Technology Roadmap for... |
Page: 102 |
Portraying development from a product point of view |
Page: 106 |
The second edition of the PV Roadmap |
Page: 109 |
In crisis or on the verge of a comeback? |
Page: 110 |
Future in sight |
Page: 112 |
Quality is key |
Page: 114 |
Applications & Installations
Frames, clamps or backrails? |
Page: 116 |
A revolution or a niche product? |
Page: 120 |
Always on the move |
Page: 132 |
The power flowerOffshore renewable energy: Offshore renewable energy platforms are a common sight, especially the speed at which the wind energy sector has developed and the platforms that have popped up far out at sea. Solar energy has not... |
Page: 136 |
No risks preferred |
Page: 140 |
The sum of small parts |
Page: 144 |
Living in a research lab |
Page: 160 |
Research & Development
Breaking point: soldered joints |
Page: 164 |
Nuclear or solar? |
Page: 168 |




