Featured in Brave new world – 01-2012

Competitive PV

Grid parity: With supply outpacing demand, most analysts agree that the PV industry is set for its long-predicted period of consolidation. And it wont be without casualties and some pain. However, with the fast-falling price of PV also come the many possibilities presented by grid parity or competitiveness of PV. Is a new day of PV competitiveness dawning? And if so, what does it mean? pv magazine investigates.

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pv magazine

09 Jan 2012

It’s been spoken of as if it’s the holy grail of PV: grid parity. The day that PV electricity is produced at the same or lower prices than conventional electricity sources and other renewables. And given the beginning of a new year, it’s worth examining where PV is at in terms of true competitiveness. However, …

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