Special Report Africa: Ghana
Ulrike Brückner of the German law firm Rödl & Partner discusses the state of Ghana’s burgeoning solar market, including investment opportunities and government efforts to attract foreign investment.
Miners investigating off grid solar
Australia’s mining industry is investigating solar to supply some of its energy needs in off-grid and remote locations. In the resource rich state of Western Australia, estimated savings could reach an excess of AUD$2 billion.
UK solar capacity falls as debate over future of PV intensifies
While small FIT-supported projects have driven the British photovoltaic market, 2013 has seen an increasing amount of large-scale capacity as the government weighs green tax reductions while embracing nuclear power.
UN Climate Change Conference: A cry for help
Political leaders at the conference were moved by a Philippine delegate’s challenge to prevent future catastrophes and prove that the meeting is more than a ‘carbon-intensive gathering of useless frequent flyers.’
Leasing takes off Down Under
A range of PV players are launching a number of solar leasing programs in Australia. The development shows the evolution of the post-FIT market in the country.
US investors take a shine to solar
The U.S. solar equity markets enjoyed an upswing in October, driven by a substantial number of utility scale projects in the pipeline and advances in technology.
Tierra Atacama: A place to recharge
Located in Chile’s stunning Atacama desert, the Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa is partly powered by an off-grid solar system installed by Germany’s KRAFTWERK Renewable Power Solutions. pv magazine caught up with Kraftwerk’s managing director, Karsten Schulte, to discover more about this groundbreaking venture. Read on to enter the competition at the foot of the page.
In the US, solar stocks take a turn for the better
A decline in wind projects, easing of international trade tensions and a number of acquisitions and partnerships that continue to enhance the popularity of solar have all factored in a boost for solar company shares.
World Energy Congress highlights dramatic change
The upcoming World Energy Congress in Daegu, South Korea, will be characterized by unprecedented developments that have redefined the global energy sector, says Christoph Frei, secretary general of the World Energy Council.
Interview: the benefits of tougher certification standards, increased market surveillance
Jörg Althaus, business field manager for solar energy at TÜV Rheinland, discusses how unannounced factory inspections and market surveillance may make a difference as the focus on PV power plant and component quality increases.
