Guest Blog

PERC, TOPCon or HJT? In the fourth of five articles this week, Moustafa Ramadan and Joe Hennessy of PV Tech Research examine emerging technology trends in US solar cell and module manufacturing.

In the third part of this week’s series exploring the US solar supply chain, we track how quickly announced manufacturing capacity is translating into real production.

Complex site topography can have a crucial bearing on a PV system’s energy yield writes Solargis CEO Marcel Suri.

Deep Patel at Gigawatt Inc. writes about the emergence of FEOC restrictions that are reconfiguring the supply chain.

Drawing on his experience of flood risk engineering, Hossein Ghoveisi makes the case for early, accurate hydrology in solar project design.

Foreign Entity of Concern rules create a multitude of new risks for US solar developers, some less visible than others. Intertek CEA’s Jordan Wilson explores the key steps towards minimising FEOC exposure in PV module purchase agreements.

Solar growth changes how operators think about inspections, as they must ensure that thousands of panels are producing at peak efficiency.

Glenn Davis at Kiwa PI Berlin writes about why quality assurance has become one of the foundations for a solar PV project's bankability.

A significant shift in PV inverter manufacturing is set to unfold, writes Solar Media Market Research's Mollie McCorkindale.