Features for October 2011

Features Archive

Perspective: “System output must improve” Perspective: “System output must improve”

Following SPI2011, four experts – including Argonne National Laboratory’s Mark Petrie and Dr. Seth B. Darling - volunteer their insight on the state of play in solar.

Advertorial: “Lubricants can make a big difference” Advertorial: “Lubricants can make a big difference”

FOR WIND turbine operators, choosing the right lubricants can make a big difference. Michael Hawkins, global brand manager for ExxonMobil's Mobil SHC brand of synthetic lubricants details how ExxonMobil's flagship lubricants and application expertise is helping the wind energy sector to expand and become more cost competitive.

Movers and shakers: 10 companies to watch in the solar space Movers and shakers: 10 companies to watch in the solar space

Innovation is happening in all stages of the solar value chain. We look at 10 companies to watch in the solar space.

Partner in solar power Partner in solar power

Part two: Whilst the micro-inverter revolution looks set to spread, central and string inverters remain the mainstream.

Remote controlling wind Remote controlling wind

The increase in wind power coming onto the grid has seen network operators get much tougher on generators.

SunShot: Solar PV's falling costs SunShot: Solar PV's falling costs

Part 3. In the final part of our series covering the U.S. Department of Energy's (DoE) SunShot-US$1/W program, balance of system (BOS) costs – are addressed.