Manufacturing

California’s Solar Gold Rush: Feed-In Tariffs and Complicated Politics

California’s Solar Gold Rush: Feed-In Tariffs and Complicated Politics

Herman K. Trabish: February 8, 2012

Energy experts discuss markets, efficiencies, and the politics of California’s solar power boom—and how to prevent a bust.

Solar Firms Setting New Records in Efficiency and Performance

Solar Firms Setting New Records in Efficiency and Performance

Eric Wesoff: February 7, 2012

Despite dark times, record photovoltaic module performance across all materials systems, from CdTe to c-Si to CPV to CIGS to GaAs

First Solar on the Future of Photovoltaics: Part 2

First Solar on the Future of Photovoltaics: Part 2

Eric Wesoff: January 31, 2012

In order to thrive, First Solar must deploy 65 GW of photovoltaic panels over the next decade.

Guest Post: US Shows China Writing on the PV Tariff Wall

Guest Post: US Shows China Writing on the PV Tariff Wall

Hari Chandra Polavarapu: January 31, 2012

The US Dept. of Commerce makes a critical circumstances finding on Chinese solar cells/panels.

Report: Solar Trade Barriers Threaten Over 60,000 American Jobs

Report: Solar Trade Barriers Threaten Over 60,000 American Jobs

Eric Wesoff: January 31, 2012

Study warns of dire impact on US solar industry jobs if tariffs are imposed.

A Look Inside the Solar Industry at Schiller Automation

A Look Inside the Solar Industry at Schiller Automation

Herman K. Trabish: January 30, 2012

Schiller makes fabs that make panels—and may know who will survive the current solar turmoil.

First Solar on the Future of Photovoltaics: Part 1

First Solar on the Future of Photovoltaics: Part 1

Eric Wesoff: January 27, 2012

In order to thrive, First Solar must deploy 65 GW of photovoltaic panels over the next decade.

Polysilicon Prices Hit Record Low in 2011; Will Head Even Lower, Enabling $0.70/W PV in 2012

Polysilicon Prices Hit Record Low in 2011; Will Head Even Lower, Enabling $0.70/W PV in 2012

STAFF: January 25, 2012

GTM Research publishes new report on polysilicon market, examining the epic price declines of 2011, the effect on the larger PV supply chain and the future of the market.

Guest Post: Price Is Not the Only Issue in a Solar Trade Discussion

Guest Post: Price Is Not the Only Issue in a Solar Trade Discussion

Hari Chandra Polavarapu: January 23, 2012

Free trade does not mean trade that is free of rules.

Correction: Layoffs at CIGS Solar Hopeful MiaSolé

Correction: Layoffs at CIGS Solar Hopeful MiaSolé

Eric Wesoff: January 21, 2012

New CEO has to lay off 10 percent of the firm, raise more funding, and try to sell the company.

Tate Out as Nanosolar CEO, Eugenia Corrales In

Tate Out as Nanosolar CEO, Eugenia Corrales In

Eric Wesoff: January 19, 2012

A new CEO at the CIGS thin film solar firm

SolarWorld AG Plays Race Card, Apologizes

SolarWorld AG Plays Race Card, Apologizes

Eric Wesoff: January 18, 2012

A curious bit of marketing communication and Christmas cheer from SolarWorld

Who is the World Leader in CIGS Solar Shipments?

Who is the World Leader in CIGS Solar Shipments?

Eric Wesoff: January 17, 2012

It’s not Stion or Nanosolar or Solibro or MiaSolé or any other VC-funded startup.

Low Concentration PV Deployments From SunPower and Skyline Solar

Low Concentration PV Deployments From SunPower and Skyline Solar

Eric Wesoff: January 17, 2012

Less balance-of-system and less exotic than HCPV; perhaps a better LCOE than flat-panel solar?