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Lessons Learned and Improvements Made |
| Southern California Edison (SCE)’s program to install and own one MW or larger PV generators, interconnected to the distribution grid, is an emerging and evolving practice. A variety of installation and design improvements have been developed since the construction of SCE’s first... |
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Silicon Chemistry Shining Light on Achieving Grid Parity |
| As increased investments worldwide improve cost, durability and performance of solar modules, the potential for grid parity may be only a few years away. But to ensure that photovoltaics will be successful and sustainable, the industry will need to continue to focus on multiple, ... |
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Nano Printing: Cutting Solar PV Costs by More Than a Quarter |
| One of the keys to increasing solar’s competitiveness is to draw down the costs of production. The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently concluded that the ‘cost of generation’ (in US$/MWh) of solar PV will make it 2 times as expensive as wind, more than 3 times as expe... |
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Solar Modules: Quality Counts |
| Alice Springs, Australia, with around 300 days of sunshine every year, is an ideal test location for solar power installations. The Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) Solar Centre is a government-funded public showcase of solar installations, demonstrating a range of solar power te... |
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The Sun’s Energy, The Strength of the Roof |
| With over 50 years of experience in the production of steel plates to protect the multilayer Ondulit has developed reliable photovoltaic roofing systems, integrated and versatile. |
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Advancements in PVD Power Delivery Management |
| With a vast knowledge of the Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process and the tools currently used in today’s market place, Advanced Energy unveils new advancements for improved product quality and control. |
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Building Blocks to Boost Solar Productivity |
| Solar power is free. But turning it into power you can use—that‘s been the complicated, often expensive, part. Applied Solar has focused on making solar more affordable and said four key contributors made its c-Si PV successful. |
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Large-Scale PV Manufacturing: Cost Reduction Potentials beyond Scaling |
| Within the last decade, the PV industry experienced annual average growth rates of about 40%. Established companies increased their manufacturing capacity and started vertical integration and new players entered the market. As a result, the production costs have been reduced alre... |
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Tracking Systems: Higher yields, even in turbulent times |
| Tracking systems are exposed to the elements over many decades. They must withstand storms and temperature fluctuations in order to remain viable. However, higher yields vary considerably depending on the type of tracker, geographical location, and downtime periods. Maintenance c... |
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