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Challenges in the Development of Utility-scale Solar Power Plants |
| The solar energy industry has matured to the point where utilities are employing multi-megawatt photovoltaic projects to contribute renewable power to the utility grid. The ability to control and deliver solar energy to a commercial power grid over a broad spectrum of environment... |
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USA: Growth in Colder Climates |
| The U.S.A. has experienced a tough couple of years, especially in the Midwest. PV industry has not escaped unscathed. However, it is showing signs of growth in regions with colder climates in the U.S.A. |
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Solar: A Great Stimulus for Europe |
| In some Southern European countries, grid parity can be achieved soon. When this occurs, the growing industry in this sector can create much wealth, employment, industrial investment and can even be attractive to outside capital. Preparing for grid parity, appropriate legal frame... |
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A Steeper Learning Curve for PV |
| Government solar price incentives that lower solar costs and technology developments that improve cell efficiency can accelerate the speed at which grid parity is reached, but so will effective industry collaboration that steepens the industry learning curve. This collaboration m... |
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Spanish PV Market: The Triumph of Sanity |
| The growth of the photovoltaic market in Spain has been spectacular. The number of installations that have been completed in a short number of years has surpassed all of the expectations. Unfortunately, in some cases some of these installations were not constructed with sufficien... |
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USA: Substantial Growth in Southeast |
| The Southeast U.S. has experienced substantial growth regarding solar photovoltaic installations in the past few years despite enjoying some of the lowest power rates in the United States. With the economy slipping into a state that no one appreciates, displaced Americans are des... |
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‘Grid Parity‘ Is a Red Herring |
| Grid parity has been discussed as a single cost per kWh, with the implication that when the PV industry delivers energy at that price, the market opportunity will explode. This article will show that there is no single cost per kWh or price per installed kW of PV that hits or bea... |
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India: Tremendous Solar Potential |
| Astonfield Renewable Resources, one of the leading multi-modality renewable energy companies in South Asia, delivering affordable clean energy solutions tailored to the unique needs of communities in emerging markets across the world, has recently announced that they have entered... |
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Taiwan Market: Ready for Further Development |
| Asian PV market, especially Taiwan, is emerging as a new strong player in the global solar industry. Eric Chen, CEO & President of Everphoton talks about the Taiwanese solar market with InterPV Editor Sarah Jeong. |
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