Articles written by Michael Fuhs

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Markets & Policy
EU Pro-Sun: No influence on module prices After the anti-dumping accusations, EU ProSun has now filed a complaint against alleged unfair subsidies given to Chinese solar manufacturers by the Chinese government. Different opinions arise on the impact this will have on module prices and the PV market.
Michael Fuhs
Sep 26, 2012
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Applications & Installations
Quality for Photovoltaics: Calls for module transport improvement Solarpraxis’ Quality for Photovoltaic systems conference kicked off this morning in Berlin, Germany. On the one hand, discussions have centered around where the industry needs to improve standards, and on the other, where quality claims cost excessive money.
Michael Fuhs
Sep 05, 2012
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Applications & Installations
Interview: Cheap PV and quality can go hand in hand This September, Solarpraxis is organizing a workshop on Quality Assurance. Chief executive, Karl-Heinz Remmers talks to pv magazine about why this topic is still so important for the photovoltaics industry. Even in times of huge cost pressure, there are actions that all those involved can take.
Michael Fuhs
Aug 22, 2012
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Oil, gas, chemicals, SunPower Interview: The Total Group, till now known for its oil and gas businesses, has taken over 60 percent of SunPower. Total’s President for the gas department and renewable energy, Philippe Boiseau, and SunPower Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Werner, defend themselves against accusations of greenwashing and see, rather, many advantages in coming together.
Michael Fuhs
Nov 30, 2011
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Oven with pitfalls Module quality: The lamination is one of the most critical processes in current module manufacture, as module lifetime depends on it. Markus Steinkötter from Sunnyside upP, explains why buyers must trust the producers and importers.
Michael Fuhs
Aug 30, 2011
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Evolution marches on Higher efficiencies: For a long time, new crystalline cell technologies were mainly a topic for scientists in research laboratories. Recently, however, equipment manufacturers have started to focus on these technologies and module manufacturers are implementing them. Soon the next generation of cells and modules will be available for sale.
Michael Fuhs
Aug 30, 2011
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Learning from the test PV+Test: Module tests help you choose modules. On the one hand, manufacturers like that. On the other hand, they fear it. Andreas Cox, test engineer at TÜV Rheinland, reports on the reactions.
Michael Fuhs
May 30, 2011
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No risks preferred Quality assurance: Anyone buying large quantities of modules often commissions an extra audit of the product and its manufacturer. A checklist developed by the PV Lab Germany, a testing institute in Potsdam, shows investors what is important in the process.
Michael Fuhs
Apr 20, 2011
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A revolution or a niche product? Power optimizers: Presented two years ago, the first modules with integrated power optimizers are now available, and analysts prophesy a rosy future for them. Are they really worth buying? It depends on each individual case. And statements about those individual cases in which they make a contribution are inconsistent.
Michael Fuhs
Apr 20, 2011