As the installation cost of residential PV decreases and the grid parity is achieved in more regions, the residential PV market is gaining a new momentum. However, safety is a major concern due to various reasons, such as poor product quality, lack of construction experience, and tight schedules.

The debate continues over whether super-sized, high-power solar modules are a good thing for the industry and they appear to be here to stay. Vicente Parra and James Whittemore, from Enertis Applus+, consider the pitfalls to avoid when designing high-power solar projects.

The European Heat Pump Association has compiled an up-to-date overview of subsidies for residential heat pumps in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland.