Photovoltaics (PV) Features for December 2012

Photovoltaics (PV) Features Archive

Solar PV sector prepares for waste legislation impact

There are, potentially, major challenges facing the photovoltaic (PV) sector across Europe as PV modules fall within the scope of new legislation on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Renewable Power Generation - 2011 figures Renewable Power Generation - 2011 figures

Special report. Part four: 2011 strong year for solar PV despite support subsidies being slashed

10 steps to prevent India's blackouts 10 steps to prevent India's blackouts

Part 2. 10 strategies for India to employ in its struggle against the blackouts...

Year in review 2012: Solar PV Year in review 2012: Solar PV

As the year of pricing dangerously, 2012 looks set to go down in history as the first year the terrestrial photovoltaic industry saw a decline in shipment growth. Paula Mints reviews the year just gone and assesses what it means for the year ahead.

EcoIslands shown the Wight way to go green, Part 1: Smart grid EcoIslands shown the Wight way to go green, Part 1: Smart grid

EcoIsland is a major UK initiative under which the Isle of Wight plans to become a net energy exporter by 2020, utilising a smart grid infrastructure developed with global technology partners.

Renewable Power Generation - 2011 figures Renewable Power Generation - 2011 figures

Special report. Part one: how much renewable electricity capacity was installed worldwide at the end of 2011, and which technologies were the most popular?