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• Jordan turns to solar for energy security

  With 96% of its energy needs dependent on external sources, Jordan must take a now or never approach to its future energy security. It looks like solar energy could be its biggest ally in meeting its objective to becoming self-suffient.

  Tue, 2011-06-28 17:12
• CPV to play major role in solving MENA’s agricultural woes

  The effect of desertification on agriculture, food imports and domestic security in the MENA region is placing PV-powered desalination and water pumping technology at the forefront of government agendas.

  Tue, 2011-07-12 11:45
• Fast track to scaling up: what can PV teach CPV?

  With CPV still the nascent technology of solar, it could learn lessons from the more established PV and thin film sectors when it comes to preparing for larger, commercial installations and altering feed-in-tariffs.

  Tue, 2011-08-09 13:11
• CPV- A natural fit for MENA’s hybrid projects

  Hybrid renewable energy (RE) systems have proven to be one of the most promising applications of RE technologies in remote areas, where the cost of grid extension is prohibitive and the prices of fossil fuels drastically increase with the remoteness of the location.

  Tue, 2011-08-23 11:13
• CPV: Industry reaches new heights in multi-junction cell efficiency

  Outside of labs and paper studies, how far are multi-junction cells from gaining commercial ground in the real world?

  Tue, 2011-09-06 14:45
• CPV holds its own in competitive solar market as utilites become "sophisticated buyers"

  Will technology or the cost of balance of systems put CPV at a market advantage? Brian Robertson, CEO at Amonix, offers some of his insights on the debate.

  Tue, 2011-11-01 12:20
• Can the PV industry meet future needs of the US military?

  The US military is an energy customer worth $4bn. But is the PV industry meeting its unique security demands and at a price that government dollars can afford?

  Tue, 2012-05-08 01:51
• GCC PV market thriving despite industry downfall

  Wealthy state governments in Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are fuelling solar projects where other markets are drying up. Could these markets also be a hotbed for emerging solar technologies, such as CPV or even thin film solar integrated product technology?

  Mon, 2012-05-21 17:02
• Qatar’s FIFA World Cup drives PV demand

  FIFA World Cup 2022 host country Qatar is calling for PV power. We look at which technologies and manufacturers are on the radar for new projects.

  Tue, 2012-07-31 02:02
• Hybrid CPV-PV: A long-sought solution?

  Proving bankability may mean that more CPV companies have to initially join forces with PV projects.

  Tue, 2012-08-28 03:41
• Emerging best practices in the GCC

  Sandstorms are challenging solar panel efficiency in the Arabian Gulf alongside a lack of rainfall to wash away caked on dust. Matt Merfert, director of EPC at First Solar, tells PV Insider how to tackle this climatic challenge before and after installation.

  Tue, 2013-02-05 05:46
• Local PV content in the GCC: no mandate yet but advantageous

  Fast-growing Arabian Gulf PV markets, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, have yet to establish local content rules, but the lack of such laws has not deterred companies like Enviromena and First Solar from setting up within the region, which they say they did for good reasons.

  Tue, 2013-02-19 01:32
• Centrotherm: aiming to achieve best-in-class polysilicon production in the Middle East

  Steffen Mueller, head of technical marketing at Centrotherm SiTec, tells PV Insider what it is about the Middle East that makes it ideal for cost-effective polysilicon production.

  Thu, 2013-03-21 13:54
• Is CPV meeting expectations?

  Plunging silicon prices have shaken the entire CPV value chain. In light of this market struggle, we look at some of the more established CPV projects, and the utilities’ experiences to date.

  Sat, 2013-03-30 01:48
• MEA: Building a GW-integrated silicon value chain

  Saudi Arabia's IDEA Polysilicon plans to launch the region’s largest polysilicon manufacturing plant by 2015. Dr. Basel AbuSharkh, Managing Director and CEO of IDEA International for Investment & Development, discusses market outlooks and the latest on the facility’s developments and tenders.

  Tue, 2013-04-16 03:23
• Kuwait’s Shagaya Project accelerates drive towards PV

  Kuwait has recently opened the bidding process for the 70 MW Shagaya Renewable Energy Multi-Technology Park, which will comprise a 10 MW PV plant. What are the implications of this project for the international industry, and what challenges await new entrants?

  Tue, 2013-06-25 11:18
• LCPV and HCPV reaching a draw?

  While LCPV producers strive to match the costs of their technology to flat-plate PV and reduce the amount of silicon used in panels, HCPV companies are looking for ways to drive down upfront costs brought about by the use of components such as dual-axis trackers and multi-junction cells.

  Tue, 2013-07-23 03:42
• Electrowetting: answer to cutting high tracker costs?

  Research studies at the University of North Texas claim that electrowetting-driven solar trackers can reduce capital costs by 50% and generate 70% more electricity via CPV. PV Insider investigates how this technique can be applied to CPV.

  Tue, 2013-08-20 09:52
• Thin Film: A perfect fit for MENA energy needs?

  Thin film modules are increasingly finding their way into Middle East installations, with Saudi Aramco and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) both opting for thin film in their latest renewable energy projects.

  Tue, 2013-10-01 07:10

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