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The article offers information on the usage of mono-PERC solar technology by the Chinese solar market to test its capabilities to lower the levelized costs of energy (LCOE). Topics discussed include rise of passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) technology; launch of Hi-MO 1 PERC monocrystalline module with low degradation and high efficiency; and the reduction in photovoltaic solar panels prices.

The article describes the situation of the solar energy industry in the year 2018. It outlines the scenario where solar photovoltaic systems are becoming cheaper in U.S. and describes the new technological developments in the industry with the launch of multicrystalline-silicon (Multi c-Si) photovoltaic modules and 1500-volt and bigger string inverters. Topics discussed include expected growth in the distributed power generation market and the industrial leadership of China.

The article presents the outlook of analysts on the global market for solar energy in 2017. Topics covered include the projected installed capacity worldwide, growth expected in India and China based on the desire by the government to support expansion of the solar capacity and the increase in the number of infrastructure firms investing in renewable energy.

The article presents an outlook for the photovoltaics (PV) market in 2016. It mentions the plan of solar power and solar developers to explore small cities and towns for the year, several reasons for shifting to solar energy which include its protection of the environment, energy savings and sustainability, and the resiliency of solar-powered microgrids.

The article focuses on the development of hydropower in Nepal. Topics discussed include energy demand of the country from 2013-2014, construction of micro-hydro plants facilitated by the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), the launch of National Rural and Renewable Energy Programme (NRREP) in 2012, and approval of credit for Nepal Grid Solar and Energy Effciency Project.

The article focuses on the partnership among solar companies and banks to secure financing for their projects. It discusses the partnership between SunPower and Admirals Bank for solar loan program, statement of Scott Wiater, president of Standard Solar, regarding the impact of financing partnership to the company, and National Cooperative Bank's (NCB) work with Strata Solar for the solar projects.

The article focuses on the effective design to protect solar power arrays from the wind. It discusses the design considerations of solar photovoltaic (PV) racking manufacturers including NEXTracker and Array Technologies. Also mentioned are the statement of John Williamson, director of engineering at Array Technologies, regarding the importance of a mitigation system, factor in the system design, and effect of wind to solar array.

The article focuses on the growth and outlooks in the worldwide solar energy industry for 2015. Topics discussed include the increase in solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the U.S., statement of Jim Nelson, chief executive officer (CEO) of Solar3D, regarding the impact of changing the cost structure of solar to the economy, and China's declaration to reach 35 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar by 2015.

The article discusses various aspects of solar energy industry in 2014. Topics include the role of capital markets to solar energy companies, comparison between dividend growth-oriented public company yieldcos and securitization, and insights from Mercatus' chief executive officer (CEO) Haresh Patel.

The article offers information on the solar energy outlook in the U.S. in 2014. Among the top countries in solar energy industry include the U.S. solar market which is projected to rise in 2016, the projected increase in energy distribution in Middle East in 2020, and the growth of solar energy in Latin America such as Mexico and Brazil which is in a slow growth but predicted to boom in the coming years.

The article discusses the adoption of microinverters in the commercial-scale solar market in the U.S. Topics discussed include the production and design of microinverters from suppliers Enphase Energy, SMA America, and ReneSola, the comparison of costs and functionalilties between string inverters and microinverters, and the provision of more innovative grid management capabilities.

The article focuses on the important role played by solar power energy in Haiti and South Africa. It notes the development of several solar-powered projects in such countries through the help of television host Oprah Winfrey, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation to alleviate the conditions of the poor and help reduce the deaths of 1.5 million children linked to poor sanitation. Moreover, it also mentions the effort of the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) to establish several solar projects in more than 20 countries by partnering with governments, institutions, and businesses.

The article focuses on the growth of concentrated solar power (CSP) projects in sun-drenched countries such as Qatar, India, and Saudi Arabia. It notes the significant development of CSP projects in India developed by eSolar Inc. and Areva Solar. It also mentions the advantages brought by CSP technology, which provides energy storage with molten salt that can store power and other applications such as heat and enhanced oil recovery operations. It also mentions the other factors that motivate solar companies to invest in dry areas to take advantage of the CSP incentives given by such governments.

The article focuses on the divided views of the solar companies regarding the market condition of the sector in the U.S. It cites the webcast conducted by the journal titled "The Great Solar Debate: Where Does the Global Solar Industry Stand?" in which three executives from the sector share their views about the major challenges faced by most embattled energy generation technology. It also mentions several solar companies that filed for bankruptcies, as well as the manufacturers which remained positive about the future of the sector through the help of innovation to survive and be competitive.

The author highlights low-to-no-margin paradigm of technology sales of photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers until 2004. She also discusses some of the reasons for unstable pricing behavior of the PV Industry, which include high levels of inventory, buyer expectations of low price and high intensity of capacity. She presents the market development trends during 1975-2011 in terms of industry pricing and shipment/demand growth. She predicts that the solar industry will continue to innovate.

The article presents the views and forecasts of readers on the renewable energy industry in 2013. David Nickols, Global Chief Operating Officer (CEO) of IT Power Group, spoke about the challenges in the wind turbine and photovoltaics (PV) sector. Barry Breen, CEO of 3G Solar, speaks about the crisis in the solar industry. Fanny-Pomme Langue, Policy Director at the European Biomass Association, speaks about the European Union (EU) policy for the bioenergy sector.

The article offers the author's insights on the competitiveness of high-concentrating photovoltaics (HCPV) with the cost of polysilicon panels. The author states that the cells of HCPV remain more efficient than the competition in hot environments. He mentions that HCPV technology remains unknown outside the solar industry and thrives in areas with high direct normal irradiance (DNI). The author features the PV production of Semprius Inc. and the company's use of less land for greater efficiency. The author adds the methodical pace taken by HCPV as it builds investor confidence and proves its technology.

The article offers the insights of several executives regarding the biggest challenge faced by the solar industry. According to global vice president of sales Jayesh Goyal of Areva Solar, some planned programs for concentrated solar power (CSP) were delayed due to the global economic challenges. Chief executive officer (CEO) Wendy Arienzo of Arraypower considers steady demand as the biggest issue faced by the industry. It also mentions that general manager Alan King of Canadian Solar sees market uncertainty as the biggest problem for the global solar industry.

The article focuses on the report "Realising the Potential of Solar Power in Australia" led by doctor Lovegrove and colleagues, which suggests that concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) can provide up to 15 Gigawatts (GW) in the near-to-mid-term. Dr Lovegrove and his team show that 15 GW of CSP can be obtained by the country by performing only simple modest grid extensions. They add that CSP offers the advantage of coincidence of its peak generation with the peak of demand and they can feature storage capability. Meanwhile, Dr Lovegrove says that CSP is suited in Australia due to its sunny weather and experience in power stations. He mentions that CSP can be competitive in Australia between 2018 and 2030 as driven by rising demand and decline of CSP capital costs.

The article offers information on the sale of photovoltaic (PV) at discounted prices which lead to the fall in the values chain of PV industry in Europe. It mentions that the improvement in the feed-in-traffic (FiT) market helps in the development of solar industry. It offers information on the significant tension between the supply and demand in the PV industry. It mentions that in 2011, the manufacturers of China and Taiwan shipped 56 percent of total technology to buyers. It mentions that the average global prices of PV were close to production cost from 2001-2003.

The article presents the statements of several executives from different solar energy companies concerning the condition of the concentrated photovoltaics (PCV) industry for another three years. Jeroen Haberland of Circadian Solar states the essence of decreasing the cost of manufacturing with best practices to the CPV sector and cites their expectation for the one-percent increase for cell efficiency research. Carla Pihowich of Amonix emphasizes the relevance of integrating the III-V multi-junction cells technology to the CPV. Nancy Hartsoch of Solfocus denotes the increase of CPV conversion efficiencies. Eric J. Pail of Altaterra Research mentions the CPV's role in improving the cost/performance ratio.

The article discusses the Integrated Solar Combines Cycle (ISCC) technology which is designed to achieve solar energy's environmental benefits and gas turbine-steam turbine combined cycle plant's operational advantages. It notes that ISCC installations utilized parabolic trough reflectors and offer electricity from concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. It points out that ISCC's longer-term prospects were enhanced in October 2009 with the launched of the Desertec Industrial Initiative (DII). It also demonstrates reliability for broader acceptance with its huge facilities in Morocco and Algeria.

The article reports on the relatively unharmed emergence of the global solar photovoltaic (PV) sector. The latest market analysis shows the installation of over 22 gigawatt (GW) PV electricity in 2009. It finds out that Czech Republic has installed more new PV per capita than any other country in Europe except Germany. It points out that India and China plan to expand their solar power capacities to 20 GW each by 2030. Moreover, it is expected that the global cumulative installed PV capacity will increase by at least 40% in 2010.

The article presents information on the developments related to the renewable energy industry in the U.S. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, seven states in the Southwest of the U.S. can generate 6800 gigawatts of solar energy. It states that there are several plans initiated by the electric industry including a national transmission system by American Electric Power, and the approval of the transmission expansion plan by the Southwest Power Pool. It states that the system operators including the Utility Wind Integration Group, American Public Power Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperation Association can administer the wind power system through plant interconnection and market operations.

The article focuses on the speculations regarding the future of solar energy industry in the U.S. in 2010. It is reported that since the solar industry weathered the year 2009 better than other industries in the U.S. despite the global financial crisis 2008-09, it is feeling more optimistic. Though the prices for solar installations which declined too fast in the beginning of 2009 continue to decline which is good sign as they make solar more competitive but North American Electric Reliability Corp. predict that the utilities are expected to play a major role in developing the 20,000 megawatt (MW) of new solar over the next decade. While solar remains priority as never before, vital policy that lie ahead is the national renewable portfolio standard and climate change legislation.

The author offers his view on the significance of an international fund to boost the growth of renewable energy sources in emerging markets. He believes that there is no climate change solution which does not involve these markets. He explains that targeted fund may reach an astounding 100 million solar homes by 2025 representing a quarter of the global unelectrified population. He points out that this will deploy grants to give incentive of solar supply in remote areas. He notes that the solar photovoltaic technology of electricity is remarkable across the industrialized world.

The article discusses the opportunities for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) development, its market trends and the predictions for its future. It notes that the PV market has grown rapidly in recent years and at the stage where there are several competitive products competing on their own attributes. It points out that more best PV installation opportunities were eliminated due to the economic recession and the decline in new construction. It forecasts that BIPV's environment over the next few years is likely to be one of the new constructions with low energy prices to boot.

The article discusses the legal framework of the wind and solar industry and its latest trends in China. The 11th Five-Year Plan for National Economy and Social Development outline states that the government plans to increase the energy consumption percentage from renewable energy generation. The Renewable Energy Law commits to provide special funds and offers financial incentives to cause renewable energy development. It points out that sponsors of renewable energy projects are qualified for donor funds or discount loans with the local department of energy and the local department of finance.

The article offers information about the feed-in tariff system or Conto Energia and the opportunities and risks of photovoltaics in the Italian market. It notes that the scheme introduced a yearly limit of electricity set at 60 megawatts (MW) for plants with a power below 50 kilowatts (kW) and at 25 MW for those with a power of 50-1000 kW. It points out that its new rules removed the size limits for qualified installations, cancelled the overall yearly limit and provided incentives to be granted to all photovoltaic (PV) plants which started before the national total reached 1200 MW installed.

The article provides information on the trends and developments in solar power in the Middle East and North Africa. It cites the move of the governments in the region to pay attention to concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) and photovoltaic projects. It highlights the improvements in integrated solar and combine cycle system (ISCCS) in North Africa. The article also notes the efforts of the nations in the Middle East and North Africa region to focus on renewable electricity and large-scale solar energy developments.

The article provides information on the top solar electric utilities in the U.S. It highlights the first annual "Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings" published by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA), which surveyed the country's electric utilities based on the amount of solar electricity. It notes that the rankings also highlight both significant growth and the new project developments in solar utility. The big players in solar electricity in the nation and their solar electric project developments are discussed.

The article discusses the recent developments and the factors which determine the growth perspectives of concentrating solar thermal power. It highlights the trends in the cost of concentrating solar power (CSP) and the factors increasing the economic viability of CSP projects. The article also notes the development of CSP in various parts of the world including Europe, the U.S. and North Africa. Applications for CSP systems, and the future potential of global CSP as well as the management of demand and growth in the sector are presented.

The article provides information on the solar thermal heating technology which is attracting interest in the energy market worldwide. It discusses the increasing demand for solar technologies in some European countries which is driven by China as the biggest solar thermal market worldwide. It highlights some of the companies which will manufacture and install solar thermal heating technology. The article also presented some of major players in the solar thermal market outside Europe and the transformation in the energy market to low-carbon energy.

The article offers the insights of several individuals in the renewable energy industry regarding the potential of U.S. commercial solar industry to survive with a 10 percent investment tax credit (ITC). Several people who discuss their views on the issue include Lisa Lee Morgan of Calor Energy in North Carolina, Jeffery Lee Johnson of Excelencia Solar in Mexico, and Mickey Toro of C-TEC Solar in Connecticut.

An interview with several financial institutions professionals including Conor McKenna of Reznick Capital Market Securities, Tim Short of Capital Dynamics and Laura Jones of Hunton & Williams LLP, is presented. They discuss the problems in investing in the U.S. solar energy projects. They comments on debts and tax equities that can cause problem in the solar project finance. They also discuss the investment in Solar Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Master Limited Partnerships.

The article reports on the efforts in New Hampshire and Maryland to pass or amend laws that favor the use of thermal renewable energy in the states. It says that the Biomass Thermal Energy Coalition (BTEC), which includes New England Wood Pellets (NEWP) general manager Charlie Niebling, was instrumental in modifying New Hampshire law. It states that New Hampshire will already require the use of thermal energy to meet its renewable portfolio standard (RPS). It mentions that the date by which Maryland must meet its two percent solar energy requirement by two years has been pushed up by the legislature.

The article focuses on the potential of the solar energy industry in Thailand, with the installation at the Lopburi Province, being developed by Natural Energy Development. It states that the country has adopted an approach in which natural resources are exploited along with the reduction of subsidies, technology costs and market maturity. It says that the International Finance Corp. (IFC) has focused on private companies in developing countries in November 2010, in which it has invested 1.1 million dollars for every nine percent equity stake of Solar Power Co.'s (SPC) planned power plants. It adds that government subsidy plays a significant role in the full development of the sector in Thailand, as well as other renewable energy resource markets.

The article focuses on the changes and developments in the utility-owned solar power industry in the U.S. It mentions the significant development in Florida's industry with eight centralised solar projects greater than 10 megawatts were installed. It cites various utility-owned projects in Florida such as DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in DeSoto County, Florida, Florida Power and Light Co. (FPL) and the Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center. It adds that Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) has seen a rapid growth in the industry despite legislative problems.

The article focuses on the implications of the solar feed-in-tariff on the long-term sustainable solar manufacturing and installation industry in Great Britain. It states that installations of the FiT have increased from around 400 in April 2010 to more than 4000 by the end of July 2010. It indicates that the government must address the future support and continuation levels of the FiT scheme to prevent a boom-and-bust scenario.

The article focuses on the commitment of the European Union (EU) and its Member States to achieve a 20% share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption in Europe by 2020. The "Study of the Potential of Solar Thermal in Europe" investigates the growth originating from solar energy. It shows that the solar thermal sector will consist of 470,000 full-time jobs including production, engineering, trade and installation of solar thermal systems from 2006-2020. It points out that the solar thermal contribution to the long-term final energy demand will be limited if the focus remains on the solar thermal systems for domestic hot water preparation.

The article reports on the goal of Indian government to increase solar capacity to 100 gigawatts (GW) by year 2022. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure manufacturer compliance and provide consumer safety, has recently published a draft which requires compulsory registration order for mandatory regulation of all solar PV systems and devices and component goods.

The article talks about the opportunities for solar and geothermalat island of Montserrat , British Overseas Territory which is located west of Antigua and north of Guadeloupe. The steps taken by Department forInternational Development of Great Britain to build 3.3-MW geothermal plant and the factyors including procurement process and supplier quality affecting it are mentioned and the opportunity for Energy Export is discussed.

The article reports on the growing demand for solar energy/photovoltaic (PV) products in the global market. According to the author, the increasing demand has caused solar companies to accelerate production. Moreover, solar companies are developing cost-effective technologies and manufacturing processes to drive the cost of PV cells down. A discussion on several initiatives developed by solar companies to optimize the efficiency of the PV cells is also presented.

The article focuses on the exclusion of solar photovoltaics (PV) from an auction of Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Transport for new wind and biomass power capacities in 2015. Topics include the disappointment of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), statement of UNEF president Jorge Barredo regarding the competitiveness of solar, and challenges face by the energy sector in Spain.

The article focuses on solar power monitoring systems. Particular focus is given to the developments in remote and wire-free monitoring in solar plants, such as fiber optic monitoring devices and cellular-based technologies. One such system is the EtherCAT fiber-optic based remote monitoring system from Beckhoff, which has the ability to identify areas of failure and can be easily accessed. Other systems include the ArgusON brand of Solar Power Management solution, EOS Array string-level monitoring device, and the SKF Multilog WMx wireless system.

The article focuses on the large-scale solar project in the United Arab Emirates. It states that the solar project was a product of the partnership between the country's Masdar, France's Total SA, and Spain's Abengoa SA, and served as the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in the world. It also mentions the important role played by the project dubbed as Shams 1, since it functions as an example that oil-rich national can also see renewable energy as an important part of the mix. Several photographs of the solar plant are also provided.

The article focuses on solar photovoltaic (PV) plant developer Solarpack which discusses various aspects related to the development of solar technology in the U.S. It informs that Solarpack's chief executive officer (CEO) Pablo Burgos highlights the challenges of developing large-scale solar technology in Latin America. It mentions that the company has developed various plants in Peru including the Tacna plant and the Panamericana plant. It further informs about the plan of the company to move in South America.

The article informs that 430 renewable energy power projects have been completed in 2012 in the U.S. that offers 29,335 mega-watts of energy including 175 solar projects and 136 wind energy projects and also presents a map that represents the U.S. power energy projects.

The article focuses on the changes in the solar market and small solar installations in Georgia. It states that the lack of mandate of Georgia and the low prices of electricity are some of the reasons why the country is considered by solar developer as a difficult market for solar energy. It discusses the Georgia Power's Green Energy program, which serves consumers who wanted to pay for clean power. According to the prospective of Georgia Power Co., solar has no role to take since new energy needs of the state are well served.

The article focuses on the global investment in renewable power and fuels. It states that the investment has increased 17% to a new record of $257 billion in 2011, in which developing economies make up more than a third of the total, according to The Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment Report (GTR) for 2012. It says that India has shown the fastest expansion rate with its 62% increase to $12 billion as the U.S. closed in on China in the race to be the leading renewable energy investor. It adds that the share prices in the renewable energy sector faces overcapacity in the wind and solar manufacturing chains and investor unease on the direction of support policies in both North America and Europe.