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Michael Fuhs
Michael heads the pv magazine editorial department. He’s been writing about solar since 2008, and helped build the German platform under his role as editor in chief. Previously, he worked for radio, television and national newspaper titles, and completed a doctorate in physics.
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Articles written by Michael Fuhs
Sigenergy wants to conquer the commercial photovoltaic storage market with artificial intelligence
Sigenergy has been active in Germany since 2023 and was one of the first companies to present a bidirectional DC wallbox that is integrated into a photovoltaic storage system. Co-founder and CTO Samuel Zhang talks about Sigenergy’s story and its plans in expanding into the commercial market, integrating AI into their systems and the future of vehicle-to-grid technology. According to its own statement, the company, is now valued at 600 million euros.
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More PV installers looking for orders, system prices under pressure
This year is ending with a new record, but installation companies are looking for orders again, says Tim Rosengart, managing director of the Selfmade Energy supply platform. His figures show how falling module prices and the new market situation are putting pressure on PV system prices.
Dec 28, 2023
Intersolar 2023: ‘There’s a clear business case for green hydrogen in Europe’
Christian Pho Duc, CTO of Smartenergy, spoke with pv magazine at Intersolar 2023 about the recent EU decision to remove uncertainties over the production and use of green hydrogen, as the European Union has finally defined criteria for solar-powered electrolyzers. He stressed the importance of the new targets, under which the industry will have to buy 42% of its hydrogen from clean sources by 2030.
Jun 30, 2023
Germany’s average residential PV prices rose by 10% to €1,557/kW in Q2
According to EUPD Research figures, PV system prices for single-family homes in Germany rose slightly in the second quarter of 2023. Despite falling module prices, analysts do not expect costs to fall significantly in the coming months. Prices also depend heavily on installation context, component selection, and region, which is why price comparisons with average figures, such as those used by Enpal in emails to private households, are not particularly meaningful.
Jun 22, 2023
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Enerparc COO signals 10-20% potential increase in European PV module prices
Growing interest in European-made solar modules for rooftop systems and PV plants reflects a willingness to increase investments, according to Enerparc COO Stefan Müller. In a recent interview with pv magazine, Müller discusses the market for corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) and the viability of German solar PV tenders.
Missing investments jeopardize energy transition, says IRENA
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) told Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue participants this week that $5.4 trillion of annual investment is needed to support the global shift to renewables. Kenyan President William Ruto, meanwhile, called for a fair energy partnership between Europe and Africa.
Mar 29, 2023
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