The return of global PV manufacturing
A successful initial public offering on the Istanbul stock exchange this year proved that a business model with an emphasis on solar cell and module manufacturing outside of China or Southeast Asia can find the backing of institutional investors. The landmark finance deal gives fresh shine to the ongoing discussions about the chances of re-establishing the crystalline silicon solar value chain in Europe.
pv magazine test: May 2022 results
We are pleased to present the May 2022 batch of energy yield results from the outdoor test field in Xi’an, China, along with additional analysis from George Touloupas, senior director of technology and quality at CEA.
No silver bullet
Despite its faults and shortcomings, the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation is expected to support the energy transition and help redirect capital flows to renewables and green assets. Andreas Walstad examines how the taxonomy sets out criteria for technologies to be labeled green and environmentally sustainable in a bid to provide investors with a classification system that boosts clarity, accountability, and predictability.
ESG in action
The 2022 pv magazine Roundtables Europe focused on decarbonization throughout the continent. Linking sustainability to financial performance is a big part of this goal, as the second session, “Sustainability in action, raising the corporate bar,” attested to. During the panel discussion, four experts discussed end of life, circularity, material supply, project development, and the social community, as we approach terawatt solar scale.
Africanization of energy
Chanda Nxumalo, director of Harmattan Renewables and chairperson of the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA)
