Issue 11 / 2011
From the Editor
Bad and good news |
Page: 3 |
Markets & Trends
Rethink and adapt |
Page: 18 |
The advent of grid parity |
Page: 22 |
Overwhelmingly positive |
Page: 26 |
The ups-and-downs of PV Down Under |
Page: 28 |
Market growth, FITs and flourishing fabs |
Page: 36 |
Small but mighty Taiwan: Taiwan’s photovoltaic (PV) industry leaders gathered in Taipei from October 5 to 7 for this year’s PV Taiwan. pv magazine spoke to the movers and shakers to find out how they view the global PV market and how their... |
Page: 40 |
Achieving economies of scale |
Page: 44 |
Solar opportunities |
Page: 50 |
The raw materials rush |
Page: 52 |
It’s all about quality |
Page: 58 |
Spot market for PV panels: Slipping prices |
Page: 60 |
Collapsing |
Page: 62 |
“Good for the environment” |
Page: 64 |
Two Scenarios |
Page: 66 |
Industry & Suppliers
Leveling solar Battery storage solutions: The combination of battery storage and photovoltaics has become a hot topic at industry conferences and exhibitions with the introduction of a range of new products and services targeted at utilities,... |
Page: 70 |
Fine film with a big effect Crystalline cell technology: The anti-reflection coating fulfills a wide range of functions. The most important of these is its effect on the efficiency of photovoltaic cells. An overview of the latest developments in the... |
Page: 78 |
The years of plenty are over |
Page: 82 |
The power of software |
Page: 88 |
Applications & Installations
Get ready for competitive BIPV systems |
Page: 91 |
Technology switch |
Page: 94 |
New module on top |
Page: 98 |
Research & Development
PV for glass and steel Organic PV: Several developers of novel solar cells are teaming up with suppliers of building façade and envelope materials to turn buildings into renewable electricity generators. But why are these industrial players working... |
Page: 108 |
Stable texturization process by carbohydrates |
Page: 112 |
Financial & Legal Affairs
Unlocking the residential market |
Page: 116 |