Solar electricity Features for February 2012

Solar electricity Features Archive

Eric Peeters: the vp of Dow Corning's solar business talks to Renewable Energy Focus Eric Peeters: the vp of Dow Corning's solar business talks to Renewable Energy Focus

Until now, solar energy's two challenges have been cost and acceptance. Dow Corning is working to change that.

Certifying solar: making the grade in the UK market Certifying solar: making the grade in the UK market

What is the process a solar manufacturer needs to go through to gain MCS approval in the UK?

Partnering for success: a profile of Westinghouse Solar Partnering for success: a profile of Westinghouse Solar

Away from media and political hysteria, U.S. companies like Westinghouse Solar continue to focus on the fundamentals – in its case making solar panels easier and cheaper to install.

Martin Green: the solar expert talks to REFocus Martin Green: the solar expert talks to REFocus

Solar visionary and past Right Livelihood Award winner Martin Green believes that 60% lower manufacturing costs are feasible within the PV industry...

Comment: Solar PV and the incentive bubble Comment: Solar PV and the incentive bubble

For the solar industry to grow up, or, mature, it needs to be less reliant on incentives, mature its business models and develop a structure where all participants enjoy positive margins, believes Paula Mints.

India gets a solar plant in 100 days India gets a solar plant in 100 days

A 5 MW solar PV project has recently been commissioned in 100 days - in the Rawra village near Jodhpur, in India’s northern desert state of Rajasthan.