China's leading solar companies suffered dramatic losses in the first half of the year despite continued high demand. This is the first time that the sector has bottomed out in a completely market-driven environment. A reorientation of the companies is urgently needed.
By Christiane Kuehl
Nowhere is the number of decentralized solar power grids growing as fast as south of the Sahara. A new report shows how rapidly access to electricity is reducing costs, opening up opportunities and improving people's lives. Problems include financing and the theft of infrastructure.
By Viktor Funk
A group of European photovoltaic companies is working with Chinese partners to establish a new solar supply chain in Europe, involving a transfer of technology from China to the EU.
By Christiane Kuehl
Small floating solar parks have been under construction along the shallow east coast of China for some time. Now the construction of the world's largest offshore solar power plant has begun. The operator is a nuclear power company that wants to integrate its reactors with the solar plant.
By Christiane Kuehl
The overcapacity in the photovoltaic sector is also causing a crisis and price war in China – along the entire supply chain. Solar manufacturer Longi even warns of dying companies and calls for an end to dumping prices.
By Christiane Kuehl
China has resumed voluntary carbon credits trading, initially only for previously approved projects. New approvals, including for solar thermal energy and offshore wind power, are expected.
By Christiane Kuehl
The solar industry is in disagreement over how to deal with competition from China. The reason for the divide: companies are affected differently. While manufacturers suffer, the downstream segment benefits from low prices.
By Christiane Kuehl
