Researchers investigated which solar module stockpiling conditions could help to ensure stable solar PV deployment at the lowest cost in Europe. The scientists demonstrated that stockpiling is cost-effective primarily under unfavorable import conditions. A group of researchers from the Technische Universität Wien in Austria and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have conducted a […]
A new study by Ohio State University researchers finds that cost savings and other practical benefits are key motivations for people to choose rooftop or community solar. A new study from Ohio State University shows that the strongest driving force behind the installation of solar energy in homes in the United States is economic benefits […]
Polysilicon This week, spot market transactions for polysilicon have been low, with purchasing activity slowing down until after International Workers’ Day. For now, prices hold at last week’s level. China-made polysilicon chunks: Major manufacturers attempt to slow down price declines amid the sluggish market. However, ingot manufacturers still have some polysilicon inventories on hand, and […]
Bright Saver, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, aims to bring the European balcony solar trend to US homes with low-cost, plug-in systems that require no interconnection approvals or permits in some jurisdictions. When Rupert Mayer and Kevin Chou met, a simple question sparked what would soon become a mission-driven nonprofit: Why doesn’t balcony solar exist in […]