The case for U.S. solar manufacturing
In this op-ed for pv magazine, SolarWorld Americas CEO Juergen Stein argues that more stringent trade measures are needed to protect U.S. solar cell and module manufacturing from subsidized Chinese imports.
Why we should call ourselves solar companies, not ‘energy’ companies
In this latest op-ed for pv magazine, solar marketing master Solar Fred talks about how our description of ourselves matters, and why solar is one of the best brands out there.
Hot spots: Causes and effects
Hot spots in PV modules can have a variety of causes, and can point to deeper problems.
It’s time for solar, wind and energy storage to jointly campaign for 100% renewables by 2050
Solar, wind and energy storage industry communicators and advocates, it’s time for us to jointly and individually state a very public goal of attaining 100% renewable energy in the United States by 2050.
Could The Solar Trade Petition Destroy The Industry? Not If It Fights Back
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Tony Clifford of Standard Solar argues that the solar industry must mobilize politically to fight the Section 201 investigation initiated by Suniva.
String to inverter: BoS component failures
Electrical Balance Of System (BOS) components can be key failure points in PV installations, and the further up the chain the component, the greater potential effect on power production.
What does the solar eclipse mean for solar power?
This unusual eclipse is a balancing act for energy companies.
How do independent power producers remain profitable with dwindling PPA rates?
In this guest post for pv magazine, Arbox Renewable Energy President Farid Najafi looks at how software can help boost margins for IPPs under an environment of intensely low PPA prices.
What causes PID?
Potentially Induced Degradation (PID) can significantly impact PV system output and be a real headache for system owners. But what is PID, what causes it, and what can be done to prevent it?
Is the standalone residential solar inverter obsolete?
In this guest post for pv magazine USA, Enphase co-Founder and VP of Products and Strategic Initiatives Raghu Belur looks at the future of residential solar inverters versus AC modules, drawing parallels from the personal computing industry.
