Solar electricity Features for April 2013

Solar electricity Features Archive

Solar PV R&D: what are researchers working on? Solar PV R&D: what are researchers working on?

Part 3. Joyce Laird talks to some of the leaders of global solar power R&D.

How to finance solar power? How to finance solar power?

New financial innovations being discussed for solar power projects could open up unprecedented access to capital for the sector...

Solar PV R&D: what are researchers working on? Solar PV R&D: what are researchers working on?

Part 2. George Marsh looks at some novel technologies under development.

What now for the “impotent” ETS? What now for the “impotent” ETS?

The European Parliament has voted against propping up the EU’s emissions trading scheme in a move that sent prices plunging to new lows in the world’s biggest carbon market. what happens now?

Coatings: protecting renewable energy equipment Coatings: protecting renewable energy equipment

All renewable energy systems rely on precision electronics to ensure they can deliver energy in a consistent manner. These electronics are subject to harsh use and hostile environments and need ­protection. One solution is Parylene protective coatings.

Retailers and renewables Retailers and renewables

Part 2. While US giants dominate the top five corporate retail solar users in terms of on-site capacity, Swedish firm IKEA is also taking strides in Europe.

Renewable energy project monitor Renewable energy project monitor

Our regular column, written by the Energy Industries Council, reports on project development in the renewable energy marketplace. Here we look at developments in January and February 2013.

Factfile: RPS Framework drives South Korean market Factfile: RPS Framework drives South Korean market

The enabling policy framework and deft concessions and incentives implemented under the green growth agenda have energised Korea's industry in terms of renewables.

Market report: South Korea and its renewable energy ambition Market report: South Korea and its renewable energy ambition

Part 3. Notably, Korea's powerful family-owned conglomerates (known locally as Chaebol) are now are muscling their way into the solar and wind spheres.