[May 2011 Issue]
BUSINESS IN BRIEF
MARKET UPDATE
Italy: Major Challenges in Store
U.K. FiT Change Proposals Difficult Second Half of 2011 Inverters Made a Record Year in 2010
COVER STORY
Impact of Japan¡¯s Crisis on PV Market The impact of the recent earthquake and ongoing nuclear crisis in Japan on the global solar market should be analyzed from diverse dimensions. - By Ravi K, Suchitra Sriram
GLOBAL LEADERS IN PV
SCHMID: Innovative Power for Solar SCHIMID has made a name for themselves worldwide as the technology leader in the photovoltaic, printed circuit board and flat panel display sectors. - By Jeanny H. Lim
VIEWPOINT
The Risks of Politicizing Energy: Nuclear vs. Solar Energy policy in the U.S.A. has become politicized beyond any coherent reason. - By Joshua Pearce
U.K. Solar Market: The End of the Beginning The purpose of this article is to give an objective view of the current debate in the U.K. regarding the eligibility of large-scale solar projects for FiTs. One of the major drivers for the early review has been the incumbent government¡¯s concern over the projected growth of large-scale solar projects in the U.K. - By Ashvin Suri
POLICY & LEGISLATION
PV Legislative Changes in the Czech Republic In response to the boom of solar power plants, a series of legislative changes occurred in the Czech Republic during the second half of 2010, aimed to halt the development of photovoltaics. - By Ing. Bronislav Bechnik
GLOBAL MARKET REPORT
The German PV Market in Transition Preparing for Grid Parity Germany is on the verge of reaching grid parity. The private customer segment is the largest customer group and set to be the first to enjoy grid parity. - By Tobias Rothacher
PV in the Developing World--A ¡®Cell Phone¡¯ Model for Microgrids Driving New PV Adoption The global PV market cannot currently depend on European countries to increase their PV demand and expand the market. Developing countries are in a unique position to step in and pick up the slack, and it may well be in the context of the microgrid. - By Shannon Fulton, Andy Skumanich
LG, Samsung, Hyundai in Solar Efficiency Battle Korean solar cell manufacturers such as Hyundai Heavy Industries, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Millinet Solar and Shinsung Holdings have all been racing to introduce solar modules with higher output and higher efficiency. - By Jeanny H. Lim
CELL & MODULE
Smart Panel--What Are They and Why Do We Need Them? Expectations of photovoltaic installers and financiers today are that their equipment will work in the field for 25 years and will operate at maximum efficiency over this entire timeframe. - By Kevin Kayser, Leslie Bane
PRODUCTION & INSPECTION
Trusted Name in Module Manufacturing
INTERPV magazine met with Hiroshi Nakano, President of Nisshinbo Mecharonics at EXPO Solar 2011. As the head of one of the most respected Japanese solar equipment companies, Nakano has been busy with many visitors at Nisshinbo Mechatronics¡¯ booth.
- By Stella Lee
POWER SYSTEM
Efficient East-West Orientated PV Systems with One MPP Tracker
A willingness to install east-west orientated photovoltaic (PV) systems has lacked in the past. Nowadays, however, interest in installing PV systems on east-west roofs is steadily increasing.
- By Dietmar Staudacher
Battery Selection & Maintenance
Rapid growth in renewable energy markets worldwide has stimulated an increased focus on deep-cycle battery technology.
- By Dean Middleton
Emerson, Control Techniques
Emerson is a US$1 billion company with significant power generation experience, unsurpassed R&D and international manufacturing resources which are supported by a comprehensive network of offices around the world.
COMPONENT & MATERIAL
Energy Yield and Solar Trackers
Generally, there is not any justification to consider that complete dual-axis solar tracking provides less than 35% over fixed systems in 40 North latitude, South of Europe. The real track record and latest results can demonstrate that this assumption is not valid at all.
- By Carlos Garcia
CASE STUDIES
SolarCraft Brings onthe Sun
SolarCraft engineers and installs electric solar energy system to deliver maximum power and to last 25~30 years. You can learn more from these case studies on some successful installations by SolarCraft today.
- By Bob Smith
DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Why PV Is the Answer to Energy Challenges?
INTERPV magazine spoke to Lee Summers, Director of EOS Energy, who is fast becoming a recognized name in the renewable industry.
- By Stella Lee
Solar Makes Sense
Solarsense is a Bristol-based solar power company with a difference. Not only do they have over 15 years and 4,500 installations to date under their collective belt, but they are responsible for the U.K.¡¯s largest privately-owned rooftop PV system.
- By Jennifer Stanley Smith
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