Lift-off for MENA? – 01-2014
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Diversification is an advantage
Interview: Due to rising demand, German PV equipment manufacturers have an optimistic outlook this year. pv magazine spoke with Florian Wessendorf, managing director of VDMA Photovoltaic Equipment the Association of German Equipment Manufacturers to discuss the state of the market.
Jan 05, 2014
Flexible horizon
Thin film: whether CIGS, amorphous silicon or CdTe, thin film manufacturers continued to lose market share to c-Si rivals in 2013. However, there are still some opportunities that remain closed to crystalline silicon modules, and flexible thin film modules may be able to occupy that space.
Jan 05, 2014
MENA pause
MENA: Some MENA countries are swimming in oil; some are beset by conflict. Some have grand PV plans; others have more modest ambitions. All, though, are perceived to have collectively dragged their heels when it comes to tangible solar progress. pv magazine attempts to find out why.
Jan 05, 2014
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PV can play a crucial role
Eastern Africa: Tobias Cossen, project manager for the Renewable Energy Project Development Program for Sub-Saharan Africa at the state-owned German Society for International Co-operation (GIZ), discusses the state of solar in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Kenya.
Jan 05, 2014
Thailands PV tiger
Southeast Asia: The archipelago geography of a number of the most populous countries in the southeast Asia region plays into one of PVs major competitive advantages. Strong economic growth has also created a need for more electricity supply. However, only Thailand is seeing the PV boom many have expected, with policy conditions emerging as the key point of difference between it and its neighbors.
Jan 05, 2014
Generating income locally
Interview: Offering customized systems for commercial off-grid stand-alone applications, thereby generating income locally: Phaesun CEO Tobias Zwirner tells pv magazine that this is a main focus for the medium-sized wholesaler and systems integrator, which is based in the Bavarian town of Memmingen.
Jan 05, 2014
PV modules on the flow
Fluid dynamics: Fraunhofer CSP researchers Ulli Zeller, Matthias Pander, Sascha Dietrich, Martin Sander and Matthias Ebert explain how state-of-the-art simulation software has enabled more accurate and cost-effective testing for photovoltaic components, creating near real-life conditions that aid faster development cycles.
Jan 05, 2014
An exciting new year
Dear readers, The new year promises exciting times – with many opportunities! This definitely applies to the photovoltaic industry for 2014, because in many parts of the world energy and environmental policies are in upheaval. In Europe last year we saw widespread cuts in the feed-in remuneration and solar subsidies, allied to shrinking markets (see […]
Jan 05, 2014
Exploring growth, avoiding risks
India: Mathias Müller of Rödl & Partner, Munich; and Dharm Veer Singh Krishnawat of Rödl & Partner, Mumbai, India, outline the legal aspects of Indias solar PV industry, advising how project developers and investors can explore growth opportunities while avoiding the risks.
Jan 05, 2014
Shift in financing models
Southeast Asia: While regulatory support is being wound back as solar PV approaches grid parity, new business models and financing approaches are emerging. Ragna Schmidt-Haupt and Elena Bai? of the renewables advisory team of global consultancy DNV GL (formerly GL Garrad Hassan) explore the new models and the associated bankability challenges for solar in southeast Asia.
Jan 05, 2014
New hopes for the Russian PV industry
Russian PV market: Russia is slowly joining the global solar race. With just 1.5 GW of solar power announced so far, its intentions are firm. Representatives of the Ministry of Energy stated at the Market Council Renewables Conference in November that despite criticism by the press and lobbying from conventional energy suppliers, the government will fully support the deployment of renewable energy sources, aiming to create a self-sufficient industry sector that builds and supports photovoltaic, wind and biogas power plants, write Dimitry Miroshin an independent consultant and Matthias v. Armansperg of Accelios Solar.
Jan 05, 2014
Negotiating the fine print
Power purchase agreements: Rosa Tarragó, Head of structured finance at Sowitec, analyzes the legal, technical and financial aspects of power purchase agreements from the perspectives of developers and equity investors, and country-specific PPA terms in South Africa.
Jan 05, 2014
