Solar Industry October 2013

Product: Solar Thermal For Green Buildings

Solar Thermal System Greens Seattle Building

By Tim Connolly

Customers in cloudy locations can still enjoy the benefits of solar energy with a well-designed solar thermal system.

Product: Power Conversion

Multiport Converters Enable Grid Integration Of Hybrid Solar Power

By Javier Villegas Núñez

Grid-connected hybrid solar power systems offer electricity in remote, rural and critical commercial applications.

Industry At Large: Successful Project Finance

A Guide To Preparing A Successful Solar Energy Project Finance Package

The finance team underwriting your renewable energy dream project is more than just a source of cash; they are your partners.

Process: Copper Metallization For Pv Cells

Research In Copper Metallization Aims To Reduce PV Manufacturing Costs

By Michael Puttré

Government grants and venture capital are getting behind a practical process for commercializing copper-based materials for solar cells.

Industry At Large: Electrical Safety For PV Installations

Is Safety Grounds For Handing PV Installations Over To Electricians?

By Michael Puttré

Solar energy installers and manufacturers make the case that installations are safe in their hands.

Industry At Large: Solar Panel Defect Liability

Sorting Out Legal Responsibility For Defective Solar Panels

By Roger C. Haerr

Many of the legal problems associated with defective solar panels can be mitigated by addressing the risk early on in project development.

New & Noteworthy

Could U.S. Solar Demand Bring PV Factories Back?

California Bill Preserves Net Energy Metering

Products & Technology

Nextronex Shows Web Solar Performance Tracker

Projects & Contracts

U.S. Army Recruits 22 Solar Contractors Under $7 Billion Renewables Program