In the second interview in a sequence held at Intersolar 2024, pv journal spoke to Karen Tang, editorial director for Europe at Singapore-based market analysis firm OPIS, concerning the sturdy stress on costs in all areas, together with the downstream enterprise. He described the present market state of affairs as “unhealthy” and “bleak” for the PV business, though he acknowledged that extra capability additionally makes photo voltaic extra aggressive in comparison with all different vitality sources. Tang additionally expects the stress on electrical energy and fuel costs to proceed this 12 months.