Manufacturing

The Origins of Solar Reliability

The Origins of Solar Reliability

Herman K. Trabish: June 18, 2013

What Barbie dolls can teach module manufacturers

Solar PV Module Costs to Fall to 36 Cents per Watt by 2017

Solar PV Module Costs to Fall to 36 Cents per Watt by 2017

Nicholas Rinaldi: June 18, 2013

Majority of new cost gains over next four years to come from technology innovation, automation

The Sunset of Solel, Siemens and Solar Trough CSP Technology

The Sunset of Solel, Siemens and Solar Trough CSP Technology

Eric Wesoff: June 17, 2013

Siemens, unable to find a buyer for the CSP remnants of Solel, lays off 150 workers.

Solar 2.0: The Rise of the Robots

Solar 2.0: The Rise of the Robots

Herman K. Trabish: June 16, 2013

Alion Energy wants to automate solar PV power plant construction.

Meet Talesun Solar

Video: Meet Talesun Solar

Staff: June 14, 2013

Albie Fong of Talesun Solar tells GTM about the company's quick rise to tier-1 status in the module manufacturing field.

How Should First Solar Spend the $400M From Its Stock Offering?

How Should First Solar Spend the $400M From Its Stock Offering?

Eric Wesoff: June 13, 2013

Acquire PV technology? Acquire project pipelines? Keep the money in the bank?

Keeping Solar on Course

Keeping Solar on Course

Conrad Burke: June 7, 2013

It is time to develop stronger standards for solar.

SoloPower Solar Update: Still for Sale, Some Interest From Korea

SoloPower Solar Update: Still for Sale, Some Interest From Korea

Eric Wesoff: June 6, 2013

Let’s talk about CIGS.

Japan: The World’s Hottest Solar Market in 2013

Japan: The World’s Hottest Solar Market in 2013

Eric Wesoff: June 6, 2013

Can solar replace retired nuclear in Japan? Will Japan’s booming solar market have legs, or will it fade like a FIT?

EU Imposes Provisional Tariffs on Chinese Solar Imports

EU Imposes Provisional Tariffs on Chinese Solar Imports

Herman K. Trabish: June 4, 2013

Trade war looms.

How to Settle the US-China Solar War

How to Settle the US-China Solar War

Herman K. Trabish: June 3, 2013

The two world powers either rise or fall together.

Industry Partnerships and New Products Bringing Value to Solar Installers

Video: Industry Partnerships and New Products Bringing Value to Solar Installers

Staff: May 29, 2013

Jim Day of Trina Solar talks to GTM Research at the Solar Summit about what Trina will be bringing to market to increase its value to installers and project developers. 

EU Tariffs on China Solar Panels Loom as Talks Fail

EU Tariffs on China Solar Panels Loom as Talks Fail

Herman K. Trabish: May 28, 2013

Negotiations end with nothing but an imminent trade war.

Illustrating the Impact of Minnesota’s New Solar Standard

Illustrating the Impact of Minnesota’s New Solar Standard

Herman K. Trabish: May 21, 2013

“For every dollar of public money put in, Minnesota will get an enormous return.”

Why AE Acquired REFUsol, at The Solar Summit

Video: Why AE Acquired REFUsol, at The Solar Summit

Staff: May 21, 2013

Stephen Lacey speaks with AE's Tucker Ruberti about the recent acquisition of REFUsol and how the global market will affect the company's long term strategy.