Articles

• The Solyndra Syndrome: solar executives to expect greater commercial scrutiny

  Opposition party politicians in the US are quick to point the finger at the DOE saying it was too soft in its due diligence of Solyndra. According to one loan guarantee recipient, nothing could be further from the truth.

  Tue, 2011-09-20 11:03
• Solar warranties and EPC contracts: could they impact your investment life cycle?

  As more new players enter the solar power manufacturing game, it’s becoming increasingly important to place a high degree of emphasis on warranties and EPC contracts.

  Mon, 2011-10-17 23:14
• Solar Maintenance: can it be justified as a future cost centre?

  Maintenance is often viewed as an unnecessary evil, a task that often gets overlooked or delayed in order to save money. But at what cost to your project's investment and company’s reputation?

  Mon, 2011-10-17 23:54
• Market shake out: what thin film can do to solve its trade imbalance

  There is a dark cloud hovering over the solar power industry, in the form of a massive supply and demand imbalance that has resulted in drastic price erosion for solar components over the last 12 months.

  Mon, 2011-11-14 23:31
• CPV: Can it be a solar trend setter?

  With flat panel prices dropping CPV has to keep up its game. Does it still have what it takes to keep competitive?

  Tue, 2011-11-15 00:40
• California could hit solar grid parity by 2015

  As fossil fuels continue to rise, the cost of implementing solar technology is dropping. That’s good news for the state of California, which aims to provide 33 % of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. Could California become the ‘Saudi Arabia’ of solar energy?

  Tue, 2012-01-31 12:50
• US utilities still embracing solar projects

  Us utilities are ramping up their solar energy sources and committing to aggressive clean energy targets. But will the current purchase power agreement route be the best way for utilities when it comes to their return on investment and factoring in for failed projects?

  Tue, 2012-02-14 15:53
• Kodak: could its 'Made in the USA' roll-to-roll business offer a bright future in solar?

  Many are betting on Kodak turning to its roll-to-roll manufacturing prowess to help it get out of financial trouble and to re-launch into the solar sector. Could Kodak help create a 'Made in the USA' PV market as price dumping trade battles linger with China?

  Mon, 2012-02-27 12:10
• Solar gardens: Solar for everyone

  While residential solar in the US growing, there are some stumbling blocks to mass deployment. Could the US example of solar gardens be the answer?

  Mon, 2012-05-21 17:24
• Thin film: can it embrace new niche markets?

  Small markets can be lucrative, but the road to success is one filled with challenges. Could partnering with large established companies, however, be the only route to survival?

  Tue, 2012-06-19 12:32
• Native Americans betting on renewables for future revenues

  Opening tribal lands for renewable energy projects looks set to be the next big thing in renewable project development in the US with wind and solar projects taking the lead in this burgeoning part of the energy market.

  Tue, 2012-07-31 04:37
• Thin film players to go ‘mobile’ by 2015?

  Apple reinvented the market for mobile devices with the iPhone and the iPad. Now, Apple and the mobile product segment in general are being viewed as a potential saviour for the struggling solar market. We look at solar companies that are already investing in the global market opportunity.

  Tue, 2013-02-19 04:52

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