[August 2011 Issue]
BUSINESS IN BRIEF
MARKET UPDATE
Germany Might Not Reduce Solar FiT
Historic US$1-Per-Watt Solar Modules Just Months Away
US PV Project Pipeline Soars to 17 GW
Rapid PV Module Price Declines to Drive Strong Recovery in 2H¡¯11
Top 10 Crystalline Module Efficiency (Monocrystalline)
REFIT to Galvanize South African PV Market
Good Enough Is Better than Best for Solar Modules
COVER STORY
Solar Energy Utilization: The Taiwan Perspective
As an island in the Pacific Ocean located in the ¡®sunbelt¡¯ region, Taiwan is geographically blessed, technologically strong and has in place suitable policies to fully utilize these rich sources of energy. Hampered by a lack of conventional energy resources, the utilization of solar energy is indispensible in Taiwan.
-By Dino Ponnampalam
GLOBAL LEADERS IN PV
Trina Solar : A Globally Recognized Solar Brand
Trina Solar¡¯s Chairman and CEO Jifan Gao talks about what contributed to the company¡¯s outstanding growth and what he sees as the next challenge facing the China-based PV manufacturer with a global footprint.
- By Jeanny H. Lim
VIEWPOINT
American TV Icon Spreads Word about Solar Power in Australia
Solarmatrix, the largest SolarWorld supplier in Australia, went on a tour for encouraging people in Perth, Western Australia to have more interest in solar power. In this article, Solarmatrix guys are willing to tell their stories and share enjoyable pictures with you.
-By Georg Dreher
FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT
Solar Call: M&A Activity Update
Merger and Acquisition activity continues to hold strong in the solar industry especially as the market continues its upward trend, currently posting the highest quarterly level of transactions since Lincoln International began tracking this data more than three years ago.
-By Jack Calderon, Chaim Lubin
GLOBAL MARKET REPORT
The Solar Power Photovoltaic Market 2011-2021
Visiongain, a consultancy service provider, takes a comprehensive look into this modern PV industry. Visiongain has tried to offer insight into why companies are heavily investing in photovoltaic technology and which regions will experience the fastest and slowest growth from 2011-2021.
-By Behrooz Monir
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Soliker PV 43/PV 46/PV 49, Soliker PVS 10/20/30/40 | Copper-Gallium Sputtering Target | c.FIRE | Powermodule SPP 220/225/230/235/240 | SCHOTT InDaX Series | ZEBRA | SIEMENS Sinvert PVS 800 Series | SOLARLOK Micro Junction Box | SOLON SOLfixx | STRINGER TT1200 | SOLARBOND¢â InFrame | PB250/350- CSI,OP250-LV,OP300/400 MV,OP400-EV | TerraSmart Ground Screw
CELL & MODULE
Yingli Green Energy: Affordable Green Energy for All
Over the last 10 years, many solar companies have conquered the global marketplace. One of these is Yingli Green Energy, headquartered in Baoding, China. Since its foundation in 1998, Yingli has grown rapidly and is today among the top 5 of solar module manufacturers worldwide.
-By Rebecca Jarschel
PRODUCTION & INSPECTION
Conductive Adhesives for Photovoltaic Applications
High volume utilization of conductive adhesives for solar applications began with the increased volume manufacturing of thin-film solar modules. Conductive adhesives are used to attach and make electrical contact between the current carrying ribbons, busbars and back contact sheets of the cells.
-By Mark Francis, Rich Wells
Thermal Oxidation for Reducing Emissions of Pollutants
This article describes the use of thermal oxidation for reducing emissions from solar dryers and firing systems in the metallization of crystalline solar cells. With an oxidizer, emissions remain well below the statutory limitations for emissions of pollutants (e.g., TA-Luft, Germany¡¯s Clean Air Act).
-By Dr. Hans Bell
How to Protect PV Systems Investments?
Since solar panels are best situated in extremely exposed locations, they must withstand sometimes dramatic weather
conditions. 20 years is now typical for the lifespan assumed for a return on investment on Photovoltaic (PV) modules and the reliability of the technology is expected to rise to 40 years by 2050.
-By JOrn Brembach
A Pioneer Entering Asia
Arnold Group is already known for its technology in the mechanic cutting and grinding/polishing of poly-, mono-, and mulicrystalline silicon ingots. Peter Weier, Head of Business Unit Silicon Processing and Automation of Arnold Group, announces Arnold goes into Asia expanding its business in a conference call interview with INTERPV.
-By Stella Lee
COMPONENT & MATERIAL
Polymers in the Photovoltaic Industry
The solar power industry is continuing to grow exponentially worldwide and a total 1,000 MW of PV systems were installed globally in 2010, up from 7,200 MW in 2009. The technology of modules from the photovoltaic component to the packaging materials is still under review, which opens market opportunities for new materials.
-By Dr. Sally Humphreys
Beating Solar Commoditization
To avoid the commodity trap, solar module manufacturers and installers should differentiate themselves. The smart junction box can help.
-by Gill Miller
Electrical and Enclosure Safety for Solar Energy Projects
Efficiency is an issue in the PV industry. But more than everything, safety is. This article helps you understand the hazards you might encounter while operating or maintaining PV electrical installations.
- By Jeff Seagle
DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Photovoltaics for Italy
Siemens is targeting emerging large-scale PV installations in Italy.
-By Christ of Korner
A Self-Financing Roof
With its in-roof system SOLARWATT Easy-in, SOLARWATT AG, Dresden, Germany, is introducing a new product, which replaces conventional roofing tiles and, at the same time, uses eco-friendly solar energy to produce electricity. In this interview, Michael Neumann, Product Manager of Easy-In, explains the systems specialties.
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