Articles written by Erica Johnson

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Research & Development
Canadian Solar preps to launch 600+ W module Bigger PV module designs are now hitting the market, but the production of larger, more powerful solar panels is challenging. Canadian Solar is launching its new Series 7 modules with pv magazine in a webinar on Oct. 29. Our editorial team recently caught up with Canadian Solar’s chairman and CEO, Shawn Qu, and director of module R&D, Alan Xu, to discuss the company’s latest efforts to shake up the market.
Emiliano Bellini, Erica Johnson
Oct 23, 2020
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Technology & Products
Hydrogen and lithium-ion: Europe’s key to a green recovery The promise of hydrogen as the energy source of the future has long been deliberated by manufacturers, climate professionals, and political figures. These discussions have intensified following the European Commission’s economic recovery package, which features a focus on kick-starting a clean hydrogen economy in Europe. Nikolaos Tsiouvaras, R&D director at Systems Sunlight S.A., a Greek manufacturer of industrial and advanced technology batteries for the energy storage industry, explores storage in Europe.
Nikolaos Tsiouvaras, R&D director of Systems Sunlight S.A.
Oct 19, 2020
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Packing light Tens of thousands of health facilities in low- and middle-income countries lack reliable electricity, contributing to high rates of maternal mortality. Health workers struggling in near darkness use candles, kerosene lanterns, or cellphones to provide illumination for critical procedures. They ask patients to pay for candles, batteries for flashlights, or kerosene for lanterns – a barrier to health care for women living in extreme poverty. We Care Solar designs and delivers pre-wired compact Solar Suitcases for maternal health care facilities in the developing world. This all-in-one solar+storage solution for childbirth evolved from a doctoral student’s research project, and is being scaled worldwide to ensure that no woman gives birth in the dark.
Erica Johnson
Sep 08, 2020
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Markets & Policy
Value of Indian PV imports tanked 83% in second quarter Mercom India Research has said the quarterly value of solar cell and module imports was down 83% in the second quarter of the year, compared to the same period of 2019, to sit 54% lower than the value recorded in the January-to-March window.
Erica Johnson
Aug 04, 2020
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pv magazine Award Each year, pv magazine highlights the new technologies and innovations across the solar PV industry.
Erica Johnson
Aug 03, 2020
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Storage … ready? The story of residential rooftop solar is one of liberation. Confronted with high module prices, early PV adopters experienced significantly longer payback periods – it was not unheard of for homeowners to be making monthly finance payments higher than their utility bills. But consumers were motivated, seeking independence from the stranglehold that electricity providers had on them with ever-increasing utility rates.
Erica Johnson
Aug 03, 2020
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An evolutionary PV landscape Solar+storage: A progressive marriage of two technologies is bringing on a new era for the energy sector. The times, and the climate, are changing.
Erica Johnson
Aug 03, 2020
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Expanding access: solar, water, and cooking Jenean Smith is the senior director of International Programs at Grid Alternatives, a U.S.-based philanthropic organization that brings solar access to vulnerable homes and communities through local volunteers and job trainees doing installations. Smith started a non-profit called Power to the People with a locally staffed office in Nicaragua in 2008, before it was acquired by Grid Alternatives in 2014. Since then, the organization’s International Program has expanded its operations into Nepal in 2016 and Mexico in 2017.
Erica Johnson
Jul 13, 2020
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Markets & Policy
World’s largest solar conference postponed The SNEC PV Power Expo has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The organizers of the event have said that the event will now take place in October 2020.
Erica Johnson, Vincent Shaw
Apr 02, 2020
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