PV Modules

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

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?

Germany’s PV Generation Peaked at 23.4 Gigawatts on June 6

Germany’s PV Generation Peaked at 23.4 Gigawatts on June 6

Eric Wesoff: June 11, 2013

Not a misprint. 23.4 gigawatts.

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?

Macho Springs Update: First Solar to Sell Power for 5.7 Cents in New Mexico

Macho Springs Update: First Solar to Sell Power for 5.7 Cents in New Mexico

Eric Wesoff: June 5, 2013

The 50-megawatt Macho Springs solar plant, notable for an ultra-low power price, gets its PPA approved.

My View: What’s Good for APS Is Not Necessarily Good for Arizona (or Solar)

My View: What’s Good for APS Is Not Necessarily Good for Arizona (or Solar)

Barry Goldwater Jr.: June 3, 2013

The typewriter, the phone book and the payphone had their day, and the businesses that relied on them either got busy changing or got busy dying.

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.

Why Solaria’s Approach to Solar in China Might Work

Why Solaria’s Approach to Solar in China Might Work

Herman K. Trabish: May 15, 2013

Low-concentration PV on single-axis trackers partnered with Chinese developers and state-owned entities

Solar Summit Summary 2013: Fireworks Amongst Friends in Phoenix

Solar Summit Summary 2013: Fireworks Amongst Friends in Phoenix

Eric Wesoff: May 9, 2013

Some videos and articles that might give you a flavor of this great and still growing annual event from GTM Research. We hope to see you in-person next year.

EU to Hit 100+ China Solar Panel Makers With Anti-Dumping Tariffs

EU to Hit 100+ China Solar Panel Makers With Anti-Dumping Tariffs

Herman K. Trabish: May 9, 2013

An import charge of 37.2% to 67.9% will fuel the fire of the solar trade war.