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Brazil’s new legislation to foster investment in distributed solar: A helpful step, yet off target to realize the market’s true potential

Apr 20, 2016 | Articles and interviews

Brazil has made international headlines on political and economic issues lately, most of which did not paint a rosy picture of the country’s current situation. Nonetheless, development of the solar sector is on a promising path, with the successful execution of several large-scale PV auctions and increasing interest from industry players to set up a local value chain.

Creating successful business cases for solar-plus-storage

Jan 18, 2016 | Articles and interviews

With rapidly developing technology, falling costs and innovative business models, solar-plus-storage is attracting a lot of attention at the moment, and with good reason. With every industry shakeup, there comes a range of business opportunities for those who are proactive and willing to adapt.

Global PV’s Five Year Outlook: From Strength to Strength

Aug 3, 2015 | Articles and interviews

The global PV market is showing no signs of slowing down, but it is important to know how this demand is shifting among the markets around the world and the scale of opportunity in each region.

Off-grid: When hybrid plus storage makes sense

Jun 4, 2015 | Articles and interviews

Off grid l Reducing the reliance on costly diesel-based power generation is high on the list of priorities for off-grid operators around the world. PV-hybrid systems alone can only go so far in meeting this need. The addition of storage can significantly alter this picture by increasing fuel savings and offsetting additional investment.

New kid on the renewables block: Egypt on the way to realizing its outstanding solar and wind resources

Mar 5, 2015 | Transaction news

A renewable energy market briefing released today by Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory outlines Egypt’s ambitious push to install solar and wind power against a backdrop of dire economic and energy-related challenges.

Saudi companies are in the driver’s seat for renewable energy development at home and abroad

Feb 2, 2015 | Articles and interviews

While Saudi Arabian company ACWA Power has been making headlines recently for its record-breaking solar bids in Dubai, there are still many Saudi companies considering how best to enter the renewable energy market.

Dubai’s DEWA procures the world’s cheapest solar energy ever: Riyadh, start your photocopiers

Nov 27, 2014 | Articles and interviews

On November 20, 2014, ten bids for the 100 MW PV IPP tender issued by Dubai’s state utility DEWA were opened. The results provoked awe throughout the Gulf region’s power community and will set the standards for future tenders.

Desert challenges: O&M in China’s solar market

Nov 27, 2014 | Articles and interviews

In this interview, we speak to Consultant Stefan Jannsen, Apricum’s expert for China, to find out more about this country’s solar operations and maintenance (O&M) market.

The Vast Potential of Hybrid Renewable Energy Solutions for Unlocking New Solar and Wind Markets

Oct 22, 2014 | Articles and interviews

Many regions in the world today cannot be sufficiently supplied by large, central power plants and therefore depend on distributed power generation. For many years, this market has been mainly served by fossil fuel-powered gensets.

Is PV module manufacturing becoming a local business?

Aug 25, 2014 | Articles and interviews

Satellite PV module manufacturing, the assembly of modules in factories in end markets around the globe rather than in highly centralized and vertically integrated facilities, is a growing trend in the PV industry.

Improved access to public finance for solar may unlock the potential for distributed generation in Brazil

Aug 25, 2014 | Articles and interviews

Next to the utility segment, the commercial/residential rooftop segment of the Brazilian PV market offers good market potential, driven by very favorable conditions for self-consumption of generated power.

Beyond PV Industry Consolidation: Investment Opportunities Abound in a Mature Market Environment

Jul 23, 2014 | Articles and interviews

The PV industry has bounced back from a tough few years of drastic consolidation driven by overcapacity and savage price competition. The PV market is now global and diversified, and is experiencing strong and consistent growth resulting in companies across the PV value chain becoming profitable again.

Apricum articles

Brazil’s new legislation to foster investment in distributed solar: A helpful step, yet off target to realize the market’s true potential

Creating successful business cases for solar-plus-storage

Global PV’s Five Year Outlook: From Strength to Strength

Off-grid: When hybrid plus storage makes sense

New kid on the renewables block: Egypt on the way to realizing its outstanding solar and wind resources

Saudi companies are in the driver’s seat for renewable energy development at home and abroad

Dubai’s DEWA procures the world’s cheapest solar energy ever: Riyadh, start your photocopiers

Desert challenges: O&M in China’s solar market

The Vast Potential of Hybrid Renewable Energy Solutions for Unlocking New Solar and Wind Markets

Is PV module manufacturing becoming a local business?

Improved access to public finance for solar may unlock the potential for distributed generation in Brazil

Beyond PV Industry Consolidation: Investment Opportunities Abound in a Mature Market Environment

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