Photovoltaics (PV) Features for June 2010

Photovoltaics (PV) Features Archive

Micro-inverters vs. string inverters for solar PV Micro-inverters vs. string inverters for solar PV

Enecsys launched its solar photovoltaic (PV) micro-inverters at Intersolar Europe in Munich on 9-11 June 2010. Assistant Editor Kari Larsen spoke to CEO Paul Engle about the advantages and disadvantages of micro-inverters compared with string inverters.

Comment: Feed-In Tariff reductions in Europe to change solar PV market Comment: Feed-In Tariff reductions in Europe to change solar PV market

The period from 2010 to 2012 is shaping up to be one of significant transformation for the European solar photovoltaic (PV) industry as it confronts regulatory incentive revisions, expanding market development opportunities and scaling competition from better financed and more robust power players, says IHS Research.

Comment: Germany to raise solar target for 2010 and to adjust PV tariffs Comment: Germany to raise solar target for 2010 and to adjust PV tariffs

The German political establishment has agreed to substantially raise the target installation rate of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems from 1.1-1.7 GW per year in 2010 to 2.5 -3.5 GW per year.