L R AS Published on Tuesday 3 March 2020 - n° 311 - Categories:PV Watch
A look at the end of the coronavirus in China
China has been shaken by the emergence of the coronavirus
The virus has spread to the rest of the world.
How to perceive the real situation?
The catastrophism of Western commentators at home
However, the situation seems to have improved considerably in a fortnight in the Chinese industry.
The epidemic is running out of steam in China
In trials, it is the mind that makes the difference.
AS Published on Monday 2 March 2020 - n° 311 - Categories:Thread of the Week
Le Fil de la Semaine n°311 of March 2nd
THIS WEEK'S NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
If there were only five texts to read this week :
FRANCE...............*
* Result of the call for tenders for capacity building to secure supply
* Engie's 2019 financial year and its renewable activity
* Reden Solar presents its 2019 financial year
THE WORLD
* New capacity expansion announcements in China
THE COMPANIES
* Northvolt or the European effort to build a battery industry
Other interesting articles :
FRANCE
* In France, wider access to fixed tariffs and fewer calls for tenders
* Voltalia: acquisition of Greensolver.
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THE SUBSIDIARY
* Table of prices in the sector on 26 February 2020
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THE PRODUCTS
* Two 500 W panels at Trina Solar.
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THE COMPANIES
* Panasonic exits Tesla's solar activity
* A misunderstanding in our article on First Solar
* 2019 Spanish developer results
* Tankers are rush to RE. Will they be the winners in the race for renewables?
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MISCELLANEOUS
* Renewed interest in yield companies
AS Published on Tuesday 25 February 2020 - n° 310 - Categories:PV Watch
A look at the interest and growth of floating power plants
Some figures on the expansion of the number of power plants
How do we explain this development, which is in its early stages?
Water installations have constraints:
The extra cost continues to decrease
The technique used is constantly being improved.
As a result, more and more manufacturers are becoming more and more experienced,
Phenomenal growth potential
R AS Published on Monday 24 February 2020 - n° 310 - Categories:Thread of the Week
Le Fil de la Semaine n°310 of February 24th
THIS WEEK'S NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
If there were only five texts to read this week :
FRANCE...............*
* Thalès creates an artificial intelligence laboratory for EDF and Total
* Strong growth of Neoen in 2019 and 2020
THE SECTOR..........*
* Negative impact of coronavirus on the solar industry. Its effects are beginning to be felt
PRODUCTS*
* Place the storage batteries under the roof panels
MISCELLANEOUS
* What can be placed on the façades and what is the reaction of visitors?
Other interesting articles :
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THE FILE
* Negative impact of coronavirus on the solar industry. Its effects are beginning to be felt
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THE WORLD
* The price awarded in the German call for tenders is less than 4 cts € / kWh
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THE PRODUCTS
* Hurricane destroys floating power plant
* Should floating power plants be equipped with rigid panels or flexible thin layers?
* How much will it cost to market perovskite panels?
* Bifacial proponents are still trying to convince
* A software to facilitate purchase contracts (AAE) .
THE COMPANIES
* First Solar wants to restart the construction of power plants on its own behalf
* Interview with the Vice CEO of Trina Solar, who is joining the M12 (210 mm) format.
R AS Published on Tuesday 18 February 2020 - n° 309 - Categories:PV Watch
A look at the emergence of purchase contracts (PPAs)
The tendering system has lived
The fall in solar MWh prices has stimulated purchase contracts
Purchasing contracts are multiplying in France, Europe and around the world.
How to find the counterpart in the contract?
The expiry of wind power contracts is shaking up the market
Hence the need for an exchange exchange
R AS Published on Monday 17 February 2020 - n° 309 - Categories:Thread of the Week
Le Fil de la Semaine n°309 of February 17th
THIS WEEK'S NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
If there were only five texts to read this week :
FRANCE...............*
* Presentation of the results of the 9th Roofing Tendering Process
* Key figures for EDF Renouvelables in 2019
THE FILE
* Do not specialise only in solar or wind energy
* Innogy participates in the expansion of the Purchase Agreement Matching Platform (PPM)
PRODUCT
* Greenhouses equipped with organic cells save money.
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Other interesting articles :
FRANCE
* Total has just acquired 1.2 GW of solar power plants under development in Spain
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THE FILE
* Solar power plants are much more reliable than wind farms
* Ranking of the world's top ten panel suppliers in 2019
* Is this the end of Korean silicon? Beware danger!
* Enel Green Power analyses the "new phase of RE development".
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THE WORLD
* The situation of Chinese manufacturers following the return to work
* Review of the effects of US Section 201 tariffs
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THE PRODUCTS
* The inside of a lithium cell
* Replacing inverters creates a new activity
* New cell factory at Tongwei
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THE COMPANIES
* SunPower presented its 2019 accounts with net profit in the fourth quarter.
R AS Published on Tuesday 11 February 2020 - n° 308 - Categories:PV Watch
A look at the coronavirus and its economic and future effects
Illness
The economic aspect
The consequences
The coronavirus epidemic is shaking the world, both in terms of the disease and the economic consequences. Its repercussions will be difficult to envisage but will mark the next few years.
R AS Published on Monday 10 February 2020 - n° 308 - Categories:Thread of the Week
Le Fil de la Semaine n°308 of February 10th
THIS WEEK'S NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
If there were only five texts to read this week :
FRANCE...............*
* Result of the 9th Roofing Tendering Process
* Photovoltaic and renewable energy in France in 2019
THE SECTOR..........*
* What EnergyTrend and PV InfoLink say about the PV epidemic
PRODUCTS*
* New stable and water-resistant perovskite material
THE COMPANIES
* SMA's 2019 sales surprised by being better than expected
Other interesting articles :
FRANCE
* A new hiatus between French leaders and the population
* BR 2020 should apply from 1 January 2021, but nothing is ready yet
* Total buys half of the 2,148 MW solar portfolio in operation in India
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THE FIELD
* New analysis of the effect of the coronavirus as of February 4n
* New analysis of the effect of the coronavirus as of February 5
* New analysis of the effect of the coronavirus as of February 7 *
Production will not be resumed. The repercussions of non-supplies will be massive
* Concern about the coronavirus is rising in China .
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THE WORLD
* Probably tariffs in India to protect local industry
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THE PRODUCTS
* A cubicle without busbar presented by INES
* A new cell encapsulation that increases energy production
* A converter of organic waste into energy
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THE COMPANIES
* SMA's 2019 sales surprised by being better than expected
* The CEO of LONGi gave an interview to PV Tech in mid-January.
* Interview of Sungrow's CEO by PV Tech
* Russia's Hevel produced 229 MW of heterojunction panels in 2019
R AS Published on Wednesday 5 February 2020 - n° 307 - Categories:PV Watch
A look at the policy of panel manufacturers in relation to the industry and consumers in 2019
Panel manufacturers made super profits in 2019 for four reasons
The evolution of prices in the rest of the photovoltaic sector : silicon, wafers and cells
Factory prices versus consumer prices
2020 ? Coronavirus ?
R AS Published on Tuesday 4 February 2020 - n° 307 - Categories:PV Watch
A look at the 2019 evolution of prices in the sector and among consumers
Panel manufacturers made super profits in 2019 for four reasons
The evolution of prices in the rest of the photovoltaic sector : silicon, wafers and cells
Factory prices versus consumer prices
2020 ? Coronavirus ?
R AS Published on Monday 3 February 2020 - n° 307 - Categories:Thread of the Week
Le Fil de la Semaine n°307 of February 3rd
THIS WEEK'S NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
If there were only five texts to read this week :
FRANCE
THE SUBSIDIARY
* Concentration of PV manufacturing in China disrupts global supply
PRODUCTS
* IMEC takes stock of perovskite
THE COMPANIES
* Excellent 2019 profits for Chinese panel manufacturers
MISCELLANEOUS
* Global remuneration of RE workers and their age distribution
Other interesting articles :
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FRANCE
* The gain obtained by a household when installing PV panels on its roof
* Total and PSA are seriously studying the creation of a battery manufacturing facility
* A floating solar power plant equipped with trackers!
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THE SUBSIDIARY
* The world's leading cell manufacturers in 2019
* Top ten panel suppliers in 2019
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THE WORLD
*The number of very large solar projects is increasing in the United States
* In 2019, Spain installed nearly 4 GW (3,975 MW) of solar energy.
* It is very difficult to build large solar power plants in Japan
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THE COMPANIES
* Wacker Chemie's silicon is a major factor in the group's accounts
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MISCELLANEOUS
* Global wages of RE workers and their age distribution
* Nearly 20 GW of clean energy contracts worldwide in 2019,
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L R AS Published on Wednesday 29 January 2020 - n° 306 - Categories:PV Watch
A look at the importance of mastering the format of PV chips
LONGi launched the M2 format in 2017. It has obtained the following advantages
An initial warning with the lack of proof of the effectiveness of two-sided signs
In order to consolidate its position as world leader, LONGi had to shake up the PV world.
The new format can be explained by the gain of larger inserts than previously.
The choice of the new format corresponded to the current possibilities of the profession.
LONGi has launched this new format
However, in order to conquer the 1st place in the world, Zhonghuan Semiconductor has made the same calculation.
An innovative format is proposed
Despite the obstacles, the format is sound.
Loss of image and money will affect LONGi.
R AS Published on Tuesday 28 January 2020 - n° 306 - Categories:PV Watch
A look at the underside of the changeover of platelet sizes
LONGi launched the M2 format in 2017. It has obtained the following advantages
An initial warning with the lack of proof of the effectiveness of two-sided signs
In order to consolidate its position as world leader, LONGi had to shake up the PV world.
The new format can be explained by the gain of larger inserts than previously.
The choice of the new format corresponded to the current possibilities of the profession.
LONGi has launched this new format
However, in order to conquer the 1st place in the world, Zhonghuan Semiconductor has made the same calculation.
An innovative format is proposed
Despite the obstacles, the format is sound.
Loss of image and money will affect LONGi.
R AS Published on Monday 27 January 2020 - n° 306 - Categories:Thread of the Week
Le Fil de la Semaine n°306
THIS WEEK'S NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
If there were only five texts to read this week :
FRANCE
* Feed-in tariffs for the first quarter of 2020
THE FILE
* Will manufacturers choose the M6 or M12 format?
THE COMPANIES
* Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor is reportedly for sale.
PRODUCTS
* Trina Solar has chosen the M12 cell format
* The perovskite panels pass the resistance tests of the panels
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Other interesting articles :
FRANCE
* Voltalia maintained its annual sales thanks to a good 4th quarter
*Reden Solar acquires two photovoltaic power plants and aims to have one GW installed by 2022
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THE SUBSIDIARY
* China wants a monopoly on photovoltaic production
* Concentrated solar power still resists in Spain
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THE WORLD
* New 2019-2020 generator installations in China
* The acceleration of storage in the United States over the last three years
* India's good performance in 2019 PV exports
* Gigantic forest fires in Australia have reduced PV production by up to 50%.
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THE PRODUCTS
* Printed perovskite panel achieves 16.1% efficiency
THE COMPANIES
* Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor reportedly put up for sale.
* Excellent 2019 profits at LONGi
* Galp invests massively in renewable energies
* Energyra will start its panel production this year
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MISCELLANEOUS
* RE could revolutionise employment around the world
L R AS Published on Tuesday 21 January 2020 - n° 305 - Categories:PV Watch
A look at the new "I understood you" by VDL
A thousand billion euros is a lot, or is it a ridiculously small amount?
Other estimates are quite different
Promises only bind those who listen to them!
Addressing the most militant fringe of environmentalists
The evolution of this Commission can already be seen. There are two of them: