Should solar photovoltaic systems have an energy label?

introduction of an energy label suggests a label for the entire solar photovoltaic system deployed on residential rooftops. Here, a small number of system performance factors such as the energ

What makes a PV power plant sustainable?

he “carbon footprint” producing and decommissioning a PV power plant versus the actual energy yield of a PV power plant. Reparability end-of-life recyclability of components are also important aspects to be factored into the sustainability “equation”. The factors discussed above are only a small excerpt of many – som

Should photovoltaic modules and inverters be eco-design requirements?

s the policy recommendation on the introduction of eco-design requirements for photovoltaic modules and inverters in the EU. These future requirements should be based on standards, which determine the service life, energy y

Should PV modules be regulated?

cluded that the best way to further regulate PV modules was via a combination of mandatory and voluntary policy instruments. This scenario evaluation considered mandatory instruments such as Eco-Design measures for photovoltaic modules and inverters, augmented by

What materials are used in solar PV cells?

One of the most common of these materials is silicon (an element found in, amongst other things, sand), which is the main material in 98% of solar PV cells made today. All PV cells have at least two layers of such semiconductors: one that is positively charged and one that is negatively charged.

Are solar technology patents being litigated?

Given the relatively mature state of solar technology and the number of companies operating and seeking to operate in the sector, it is not surprising that there has been an increase in litigation in recent years concerning the patents underlying solar technologies. One of the most significant disputes to date has been between SolarEdge and Huawei.