Features for November 2010

Features Archive

Comment: Solar PV modules – volume is vanity, profit is sanity Comment: Solar PV modules – volume is vanity, profit is sanity

Despite shipments of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules set to grow in 2011, rapid price erosion may see a decline in market revenues next year according to the latest analysis from IMS Research.

The risks in solar investment The risks in solar investment

Europe's Photovoltaic markets are expected to grow despite economic uncertainties, particularly in the sunny southern climates. But Jason Wright, senior director of risk advisory firm Kroll, says investors must also be keenly aware of the administrative and regulatory issues concerned, as well as the potential for fraud and mafia involvement.

UK's spending review charts an uncertain course for renewable energy

The renewable energy industry had been warned to expect bad things from George Osborne’s first Spending Review, reports Carl Thomson. So now the dust has settled, what next?

Smooth operator – Wind turbine gearbox lubrication Smooth operator – Wind turbine gearbox lubrication

The gearbox is often seen as the heart of a wind turbine, but it is also a great concern to wind farm operators how to keep it running as smoothly and as for a long a period as possible. Renewable Energy Focus’ Kari Williamson speaks to Mobil Industrial Lubricants about wind turbine gearbox lubrication.