Five PV history lessons, EPIA takeaways Navigant Consulting's Paula Mints explains several lessons that the PV industry should recall from its past that will shape its future; she also reports on key themes coming out of the EPIA's recent thin-film conference in Munich. Share:
Energy storage a crucial step for renewable electricity US policymakers must focus more closely on developing new energy storage technologies as they consider a national renewable electricity standard, according to one of the principal recommendations in a newly released report by the American Physical Society's Panel on Public Affairs (POPA). Share:
Thermal oxidation and solar dryers In processing solar cell metallization pastes, thermal oxidation contributes to a considerable reduction of potential condensation, which results in significantly minimized drying system maintenance expenses. Share:
Solar power falters in Spain: Is this lights out? The Spanish government has launched a new regulatory framework that will significantly cut subsidized tariffs for ground-mounted solar energy projects and likely kill future investment in the trade. Share:
Inside AMAT's 4Q numbers, 2011 outlooks We take a look at AMAT's fiscal 4Q10 and 2010 numbers and 2011 forecasts, why it's solar biz is still strong (at least for c-Si), and what it sees for PV solar demand in 2011. Share:
Study: Which states would benefit most from solar energy? America's southeast and southwest regions unsurprisingly have the most to gain, according to a study from Arizona State U. -- but you also wouldn't be wrong if you answered "Wyoming." Share:
Moore's Law laid out in solar photovoltaics: MLPM plays sheriff Because of their capability to bring the beneficial dynamics of Moore's Law to the solar market, global shipments of photovoltaic (PV) module-level power management (MLPM) systems are set to explode during the coming years, according to iSuppli.
Nanopillar light-collector rivals commercial thin-film PV Optically active semiconductor nanopillar arrays now absorb sunlight better than ever, thanks to research carried out at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California at Berkeley.
Boom-bust solar policies Down Under The Climate Spectator examines criticisms of Australia's now-defunct solar rebate, and the "perfect storm" that magnified the problem.
SCE inks 20 contracts for 240MW of PV power The lion's share of the power purchase agreements (PPA) go to Silverado Power and Martifer Solar, consisting of nine projects in Los Angeles County and slated for completion in 2013.