CIG-nalling change – 12-2011
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Moving into photovoltaics
Interview: Many big names from other sectors are starting to see the growth and potential in the solar sector of late. pv magazine speaks to Eltek Valere who have branched into the solar sector, now offering their expertise from power electronics into solar inverters. Sales Director Alberto de Leon explains the companys strategy.
Nov 30, 2011
Picking up the pace
Global Consensus Forecast: After a tumultuous first half, with huge price drops and uncertainty on just about everything, the solar market is beginning to see some positive signs in terms of demand pick up. Overall, a growth of 20 percent over 2010 is forecast for this year. However, 2012 looks flat. Mercom Capital Groups Raj Prabhu discusses global solar markets.
Nov 30, 2011
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Laughing on the sidelines
Dear readers, Did that one hit home? SolarWorld Industries America set off the public relations bomb at the right time during the Solar Power International exhibition and conference in Dallas. This time “Emperor Frank” was not concerned with taking over the carmaker Opel, or mounting a campaign against cadmium telluride in modules –this time it […]
Nov 30, 2011
Tomorrows technology or yesterdays news?
CIGS: Many agree that CIGS has plenty of potential to deliver cost savings, flexible applications and high efficiencies, but does it have the right attributes to see major production volumes and PV market share? pv magazine gets the inside information from the major players and up-and-comers, to find what direction CIGS will take next.
Nov 30, 2011
JENOPTIK-VOTAN lasing technology
Laser scribing: For over five years, Jenoptiks Lasers & Material Processing division has been manufacturing full-scale production facilities for structuring and Laser Edge Deletion (LED) of thin-film solar modules. Gabriele Eberhardt, Jenoptiks Application Manager, outlines the latest developments and advantages of its technology.
Nov 30, 2011
Thin film to the outside world
Contacting thin film modules: Ribbons and junction boxes are necessary features for bringing the generated current from a thin film module to everyday usage. Depending on the thin film module technology used and the junction box strategy, there are different ways for developing these contacts.
Nov 30, 2011
PVs big thaw
Russia: Known for its oil, cold and its might, Russia does not seem a natural fit for PV expansion. However, as a potential shift in politics might take place and aging fossil-fuel generation infrastructure increases electricity costs, PVs frozen frontier may be thawing out and coming to life.
Nov 30, 2011
Brazilian PV market poised to boom
Brazil: The largest market in the region for PV installations is set to boom, in residential, commercial and industrial applications. A constellation of new federal regulations, start up PV module manufacturing, government procurement bids, and showcase PV installations together could spell the virtual launch of the Brazilian industry in 2012.
Nov 30, 2011
Oil, gas, chemicals, SunPower
Interview: The Total Group, till now known for its oil and gas businesses, has taken over 60 percent of SunPower. Totals President for the gas department and renewable energy, Philippe Boiseau, and SunPower Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Werner, defend themselves against accusations of greenwashing and see, rather, many advantages in coming together.
Nov 30, 2011
PV meets drinking water
Solar water: It really is the coming together of two of the most elemental life forces, sunshine delivering clean drinking water. In many parts of the developing world, or in communities with poor water infrastructure, PV systems are doing just this and solving problems through simplicity.
Nov 30, 2011
Can oil and solar mix?
Dubai: With oil to burn, the Middle East may seem like a market reticent to adopt PV, however on a number of levels, this view is being turned around. As a critical decade for renewable energy dawns, an investment summit has allowed insight into PVs prospects in the region.
Nov 30, 2011
Brazilian PV market poised to boom
Brazil: The largest market in the region for PV installations is set to boom, in residential, commercial and industrial applications. A constellation of new federal regulations, start up PV module manufacturing, government procurement bids, and showcase PV installations together could spell the virtual launch of the Brazilian industry in 2012.
Nov 30, 2011
A new chapter for Asia
PV Asia Pacific Expo: The PV Asia Pacific Expo made its debut in Singapore between November 1 and 3 this year. The exhibition halls were not as full of visitors as expected, but it did manage to bring in top-level decision-makers from leading companies as well as a solid series of conferences. pv magazine reports from the sunny Southeast Asian island.
Nov 30, 2011
