Long Reads

Carrie Xiao assesses the impact of Chinese policy changes as developers rush to complete projects before rules change and module prices go up.

Solar’s rapid expansion has attracted the attention of those opposed to its ongoing success, writes Becquerel Institute CEO Gaëtan Masson.

PV Talk: “We need more grid, but there are a lot of challenges and hurdles in expanding the grid,” José Visquert tells PV Tech Premium.

In this blog, PV Tech explores how the upcoming Australian federal election could impact the rollout of renewables and solar PV.

PV Talk: “Our best chance of establishing a viable solar industry is in partnership with China,” Brett Hallam tells PV Tech Premium.

Hugo Sánchez Ortiz reports on some of the findings of research into how best to balance land use for energy and food production.

Keith McIntosh of PV Lighthouse describes why energy yield forecasts are underestimated, and how the PV industry is improving forecasts.

A team of researchers from DEWA R&D Center, Dubai has undertaken a comprehensive review of PV module degradation in desert environments. Their research proposes a new test cycle to identify defects induced in PV modules by harsh desert conditions.

Many of the mechanisms used to manage the finances of the solar sector have not kept pace with the rate of capacity additions.