Trade actions more hyperbole than hardship
The predicted catastrophic effects of trade wars on stock prices never materialized on Wall Street. Analaysts offer a cautiously positive outlook on the industry.
Interview: The lure of Latin America
David Pérez, partner at Eclareon in Madrid, Spain, discusses emerging markets in Latin America and the growing prospects for photovoltaics in the region.
Interview: certification and quality
Jan Willem Vos, the international account manager for Solar Insurance and Finance, discusses whether the certification of photovoltaic components is sufficient to ensure quality for project investors.
Outside EU, solar stocks still on a hot streak
Solar stocks have been riding high and the recent deal between the EU and China has further bolstered a recovering sector, but analysts warn that a bull market, spurred by speculation, can be a fragile thing.
SEPA offers primer on net energy metering
Industry trade group SEPA examines the politics and practicality of net energy metering and finds that utilities are increasingly interested distributed generation agreements and helping to maximize the value of solar.
Georgia Power forced to adopt 525 MW more solar
The state’s Public Service Commission has accepted a motion to force utility Georgia Power to include an additional 525 MW of solar generation in its forward planning strategy. The agency has sought to ensure PPA payments will not drive up electricity rates.
Debate in Georgia: How much solar is enough?
Despite the fact that the U.S. is increasingly embracing solar power, some major electricity providers are resisting the trend. Atlanta-based Georgia Power is now facing a statewide revolt as calls for more solar grow louder. Georgia’s Public Service Commission will shape the future of solar in the state in a crucial vote on July 11.
Desert Technologies exploring opportunities in Saudi Arabia and beyond
Interview: Nabih Cherradi, chief technology officer at Saudi Arabian renewable energy group Desert Technologies, discusses Saudi Arabia’s ambitious sustainable energy plans and the growing opportunities in the Kingdom for local as well as international companies.
Analysis: First Solar raising cash at opportune time
Goetz Fischbeck, executive director of Equity Research at Bankhaus Lampe, discusses First Solar’s capital increase, the company’s strategy and potential growth possibilites, particularly in China.
