Editors’ Blog

Prefabricated solar structure provider 5B has made a number of investments into its prefabrication business in both the US and India.

Despite an awareness of the benefits that co-located storage and solar can offer, the commercial model for such sites has yet to materialise.

With solar a global industry, perhaps a global approach is the best way to ensure a more consistent supply of funding.

Chinese companies supplied half of US PV modules in 2023, but Indian imports are growing as restrictions on Chinese products tighten.

According to Energie Commune, Belgium installed 1.8GW of new solar capacity in 2023, and pushing its total operating solar portfolio to 9.9GW.

With SunPower shifting its focus to the US residential sector, there are genuine questions to be asked about the company’s prospects.

Research into perovskites, as well as new storage technology, will be supported by Japan’s US$11 billion Climate Transition Bond.

Hail represents a significant threat to PV modules, more so as climate change increases the potential for severe storms.

At present, there are limited studies on the processes of decommissioning solar projects and cost estimates vary wildly.