contents 07 News roundup Global news from within the solar industry.
14 Strong growth forecast for PV equipment Equipment spending by PV manufacturers is poised to resume in 2013 with strong growth rates forecast to 2016, according to NPD Solarbuzz PV Equipment Quarterly report.
16 New dawn in process improvements and accuracy
Demand for solar as an alternative energy source has never been greater. Alternative energy is gaining wider acceptance globally and the demand for installations is growing at about 25 to 30 percent annually.
20 Protecting the customer = Protecting the industry Worldwide, solar has been the most successful of renewable energy technologies, backed by strong government support. With state supports under pressure in many countries, the industry will have to innovate and cut costs to remain competitive.
26 How “Fit for Purpose” are switches in the photovoltaic industry?
There is a flip side to using photovoltaic energy supplies in that there is a need to use DC electrical supplies. In a world where AC based electrical supplies have monopolised there are a number of potential dangers with the more volatile DC currents.
28 Clean power and renewable energy growth in MENA region
Sustainability is now firmly on the agenda in the Middle East; with the development of Masdar at the hub of a low carbon future, we are continually seeing a shift away from fossil fuels towards a variety of clean energy solutions.
31 New SolarMax MT inverter
SolarMax 8MT2 string inverter developed for smaller PV plants will debut at Intersolar Europe 2012.
35 PV power plant supplied with 80 Mastervolt inverters One of the Isle of Wight’s largest solar plants is completed.
38 SunnySideUp Solar energy assures bright future for charity. 28
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