Insights into the cleantech industry by Frank Haugwitz
Apricum Senior Advisor Frank Haugwitz gives updates on another record year for China’s booming solar photovoltaic industry while outlining the recent government support plans.
One might expect that China’s recently announced emission-reduction policies would have only a positive impact for the solar industry, however, the effects are mixed. The subsequent power restrictions imposed on almost all provinces and regions have pushed up prices...
This article explores the current state of floating solar PV, briefly highlighting several leading markets, and discussing benefits and advantages in detail alongside common applications and business model considerations. The outlook for FPV is positive and is set to...
The rise and fall of feed-in tariffs By the end of 2018, only seven years after the introduction of a national feed-in tariff (FIT) support scheme in 2012, China was home to one third of the world’s cumulative photovoltaic capacity, with ~173 GW of cumulative PV...