Issue 08 / 2011

08 / 2011

India's solar horizon
Potential begins to take shape

From the Editor

Changing course

Page: 3

Markets & Trends

Archipelago of change

Page: 14

The world’s new PV capital?

By:  Eckhart Gouras

Shanghai: Does the bustling metropolis that acts as a magnet for foreign talent have the capability of emerging as a photovoltaic hub? Evidence suggests that the possibility is in the pipelines.

Page: 22

India’s gamble on a reverse auction

Page: 28

International strategies

Page: 32

What is the RPO opportunity in India?

Page: 34

Creating the next boom after IT

Page: 38

All together now

Page: 44

Growth despite recession

Page: 48

Chinese price pressure

Page: 50

Modest rebound in demand

Page: 52

Order volume is picking up

Page: 53

Angola goes solar

Page: 54

The politics of it all

Page: 58

Reducing hindrances

Page: 60

Industry & Suppliers

Sharpening silicon

By:  Sara Ver-Bruggen

Cell efficiency: Aside from reducing manufacturing costs, PV producers looking to retain a competitive edge are placing increasing importance on technologies that can enhance silicon cell power conversion efficiencies.

Page: 66

Moving away from film

Page: 70

Precision coating

Page: 74

Applications & Installations

Chicken or egg

Page: 80

Electrical matrimony

By:  Shamsiah Ali-Oettinger

Cables and connectors: Welded or crimped? Pre-assembled or crimping pliers? What are the potential pitfalls and dangers when connecting and after connection? Connectors and cables ought to transport the power generated, but they...

Page: 86

Solar’s little black box

Page: 92

Off-grid in India

Page: 96

Research & Development

Finding the right home

Page: 106