Our view on the latest developments in PV.
Opponents of solar energy tend to circulate the misinformation that a PV module cannot generate the amount of electricity during its lifetime that was used in its production. How much electricity is really needed to make a PV module?
The Gulf region is not only home to some of the world’s leaders in oil and gas production, it is also a powerhouse of renewable energy potential. Many of the GCC[1] member countries are perhaps best known for their immense oil and gas reserves, however, they also offer excellent solar resources, and in many cases strong wind resources.
Apricum Principal Florian Mayr examines the likelihood of Russia to realize its potential in becoming a major renewable energy industry player, and finds the signs are positive. While Russia has long opted to pursue an energy policy driven by nuclear and fossil fuels,...
Apricum Project Manager Sebastian Schierenbeck examines Mexico’s renewable energy schemes with a focus on solar energy. Adopting a different approach to the conventional feed-in-tariffs favored in established renewable energy markets, Mexico’s mix of energy schemes...
Apricum Senior Advisor, Christian Langen, shares his view on the forward momentum of the solar industry. Despite the many challenges it faces from powerful fossil fuel proponents, the solar industry is destined for success, regardless of governmental energy policy of...
Agreement accelerates macro trends in PV industry Now that the dust has settled, it is time to have a closer look at the outcome of the recent trade dispute between the EU and China over alleged PV module price dumping. While the proposed anti-dumping measures...
Market entry opportunities still available in booming market With its recent renewal of the feed-in tariff (FIT) for solar installations, the Japanese market poised to be among the top solar markets worldwide throughout the coming years. With a mere ten percent...
Interview with Florian Haacke, Partner and head of the Solar Materials practice group at Apricum PV cell packaging, the outer protective layer of the PV module, plays a critical role in the module’s safety, efficiency and durability. On one hand, packaging acts as an...
Interview with Vahid Fotuhi, President of ESIA, the Emirates Solar Industry Association Apricum: Saudi Arabia has just revealed its ambitious solar plan, foreseeing 41 GW of installed capacity in 2032. With this plan, is the Kingdom jumping to the top of solar markets...
The country announces targets and a concrete plan for massive development of solar and other renewable energy sources Saudi Arabia has launched one of the world's most ambitious solar-energy programs today. At the Saudi Solar Energy Forum in Riyadh on May 8, officials...