When talking about the advantages of microinverters, we always mention “Multi-channel MPPT design keeps the microinverter running at maximum power at all times. ” In this article, we will unveil the mysteries of MPPT. What is MPPT? Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is a control technique commonly used in PV systems, and the goal of… Read more »
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In-line mooring buoyancy developed for floating wind and SURF sectors
Specialising in buoyancy, protection and insulation solutions, Aberdeen-based Balmoral has a long and proven track record of successful buoyancy installations around the world. A comprehensive range of ‘off-the-shelf’ products are deployed across a number of applications, from simple location markers to short term installation/deployment aids, while specialised mooring buoy arrangements bring unique characteristics and advantages… Read more »
DemoSATH has achieved a key project milestone with the offshore installation
Bilbao, 11th August 2023. The DemoSATH project has achieved a significant milestone with the successful installation of its 2MW innovative floating wind platform demonstrator in open sea waters. The operation, carried out by the Windstaller Alliance, used their anchor handling vessel, the Normand Sapphire, along with local tugboats, to tow DemoSATH from the construction site… Read more »
Maxeon Solar Technologies Selects Albuquerque, New Mexico as Site for New 3-Gigawatt Solar Cell and Panel Manufacturing Facility
SINGAPORE, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN) (“Maxeon” or “the Company”), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced it has chosen Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the location for its first U.S. manufacturing expansion. The new world-class, 3-gigawatt facility will be designed to produce latest-generation TOPCon PV-silicon cell… Read more »
PVH to supply 805 MW in Saudi Arabia for L&T at Ar Rass
Jeddah, August 8th – PVH, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of solar trackers, is thrilled to announce the signing of another major contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the supply of 805 MW on a solar project in Saudi Arabia at Ar Rass City. The project will be located in Saudi Arabia Qassim… Read more »
Gransolar Group increases its net income by 94% in 2022, to 44 million Euros
Madrid, 07.08.2023. Grupo Gransolar, a leading international business group in the manufacture and supply of solar trackers and their components, and the development and construction of photovoltaic plants, closed 2022 with a net profit of 44 million euros, 94% higher than the previous year. Revenues received by the Group amounted to €991 million, 84% more… Read more »
Engineered heavy lifting expertise key to Taiwan’s most ambitious offshore wind projects
Ørsted Taiwan, part of the world’s largest offshore wind company Ørsted, has selected Mammoet-Giant Taiwan, a joint venture between Mammoet, the engineered heavy lifting and transport specialist, and Taiwanese Giant Heavy Machinery Services – to provide essential support for the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan. This remarkable offshore… Read more »
RES to acquire Ingeteam’s renewable services division – £30bn AuM upon completion
London, 1 August 2023 – RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, today announces it will acquire Ingeteam’s Renewable Service division. This announcement follows the signing of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) between both parties. Upon completion, RES will have £30bn (€35bn) of assets under management, making it the largest renewable energy support… Read more »
Leeward Renewable Energy and Nextracker Expand Strategic Partnership with 3-Year Volume Commitment Agreement for 3 GW
Dallas and Fremont, California, 1 August, 2023 – Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE), a high-growth renewable energy developer and independent power producer, and Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a global market leader in utility-scale solar tracker and software optimization technology, today announced that they have signed a Volume Commitment Agreement (VCA) to deliver three gigawatts (GW) of Nextracker’s… Read more »
SolarEdge Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
MILPITAS, Calif. — August 1, 2023. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Second Quarter 2023 Highlights Record revenues of $991.3 million Record revenues from solar segment of $947.4 million GAAP gross margin of 32.0% Non-GAAP gross… Read more »
Onshore industry demonstrates technological performability at Husum trade fair
The wind onshore market in Germany is developing dynamically. At HUSUM WIND, the industry demonstrates its performability to contribute to achieving the national targets. Onshore trends at the fair also include repowering, recycling and asset management. HUSUM | 02 August 2023. According to the recently published semi-annual figures and wind power expansion report of the… Read more »
A Helpful Guide on How to Break into the UK’s Renewable Energy Sector
The renewable sector is an ever-growing industry in all pockets of the world – which means it needs an increasing number of employees. With additional support from experienced staff, the industry can expect to enjoy further success. The amount of renewable capacity added across 2021 to 2026 is expected to be 50 per cent higher… Read more »
Daniel Gaefke to join Group Management Board as BayWa r.e. plans to triple capacity of wind and solar project development
Bangkok, 03 August 2023: BayWa r.e. is appointing Daniel Gaefke to its Group Management Board as the business continues to focus on the expansion of its global Wind and Solar Projects business. Currently Director of Projects APAC, Daniel will join CEO Matthias Taft, CFO Mihaela Seidl and COO Guenter Haug on the Board. As the… Read more »
TSUN’s Gen3 Microinverters Obtain Italy CEI 0-21 Certification: Advancing in the Growing Italian PV Market
Recently, TSUN’s Gen3 series microinverters successfully obtained the Italy CEI 0-21 certification after undergoing strict verification process by the internationally renowned certification body, TÜV NORD. This marks another significant milestone to the Gen3 series microinverters, following the certifications received from Austria, Poland, and the United Kingdom. In recent years, the renewable energy generation market in… Read more »
Osbit significantly expands team to drive project growth
Global demand for offshore wind farms drive significant Osbit growth Leading North East England engineering company Osbit Ltd has recruited 26 new employees to support its offshore wind projects. The company, which develops large-scale equipment used to construct offshore wind farms, has taken on new employees across the business. The intake consists of 11 Osbit… Read more »
NAVANTIA SEANERGIES SIGNS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH KOREA’S SeAH TO STRENGH THE COLLABORATION AND EXPLORE TOGETHER ON OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA
Madrid, August 1, 2023.- Navantia Seanergies and SeAH have signed a collaboration agreement for the development of offshore wind energy in countries on the Asian continent, with a special focus on the Republic of Korea, one of the most ambitious states in its geographical area and on the American west coast. The Ministry of Economy,… Read more »
Kansai Electric Power joins Saitec Offshore’s DemoSATH Project as strategic partner and co-investor
Bilbao, 1 August 2023.- The Japanese utility Kansai Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has signed an agreement with Saitec Offshore Technologies, joining the DemoSATH project as a strategic partner and co-investor. KEPCO’s involvement further strengthens the project’s foundation and accelerates its progress. Drawing on its extensive experience and expertise in the energy sector, KEPCO is set… Read more »
Ajlan & Bros Holding and SolarEdge Technologies form Joint Venture to Accelerate Solar Adoption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and MILPITAS, Calif., (July 31, 2023) – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, announced today the forming of a joint venture (JV) with Ajlan & Bros Holding (ABH), one of the largest private sector conglomerates in the Middle East and North Africa region. The JV entity will be… Read more »
AEROCOMPACT rocks the solar market
Satteins, Austria, July 31, 2023. PV mounting system expert AEROCOMPACT has developed COMPACTPITCH XM-F REPTILE, a universal solution for pitched roofs that can be used with a wide variety of roof tiles. “With our new system, we are rethinking tile solutions and establishing our pioneering role in innovative substructures,” explains AEROCOMPACT product management manager Albert… Read more »
RP Global and Marguerite Sell Two Polish Wind Farms to Engie Zielona Energia
RP Global, one of Poland’s leading players in the renewable energy sector and Marguerite, a pan-European investor and our co-shareholder of 49.99% have announced the sale of two wind farms totaling 103 MW to Engie Zielona Energia. Both wind farms are located in Northern Poland in Tychowo and Kukinia. The Tychowo wind farm consists of… Read more »
Natural Power’s ControlCentre turns 15
Natural Power’s ControlCentre, the largest independently operated renewable energy control room in the UK, is celebrating its 15thanniversary. The state-of-the-art facility, which is located in rural Dumfries and Galloway, provides renewable energy owners and operators with a range of services from site access to grid curtailment, emergency response and wind turbine, BESS and solar asset… Read more »
Expanding global footprint: DAS Solar establishes Australia subsidiary
DAS Solar, as the top-tier brand in N-type technology, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Australia subsidiary. DAS Solar’s new location represents the latest strategic step in the expansion of the company’s global footprint. In establishing the DAS Solar Australia subsidiary, which aims to reinforce its global presence, while expanding its local… Read more »
Antwerp Euroterminal selects Envision Digital to support transition to maximum usage of renewable energy using smart grid solutions
Antwerp, Belgium, 27th July 2023 – Antwerp Euroterminal (“AET”), the largest multipurpose terminal in the Antwerp port, and Envision Digital, the global decarbonization software leader headquartered in Singapore, have partnered to provide critical support for AET’s plans to transition to use 100% renewable energy sources, comprising a mix of wind and solar energy. Ranked 13th… Read more »
Iberdrola invests €10.54 billion in the last 12 months and increases its net profit by 21% to €2.52 billion
Highlights Global investments have increased by 8% in the last 12 months, to reach €10.54 billion. 93% of investments have been allocated to networks and renewables. Net profit increases by 21% to €2.52 billion (+28% excluding accounting impacts of last quarter with no cash impact). EBITDA reaches €7.56 billion, an increase of 17%, driven… Read more »
Nordex Group increases sales to EUR 2.8 billion in the first half of 2023
Hamburg, 27 July 2023. The Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) completed the first half of 2023 as expected in terms of business performance. Sales increased to around EUR 2.8 billion (H1/2022: EUR 2.1 billion). Total performance, which also includes changes in inventories, increased by 26 percent to EUR 2.8 billion (H1/2022: EUR 2.2 billion). Earnings before… Read more »
How TSUN Microinverters Conquering Summer Challenges: Safeguarding Solar Systems with Efficiency and Reliability
During the summer, the PV system benefits from ample sunlight, enabling it to absorb more solar energy. Nevertheless, the system faces notable challenges in maintaining safety and efficiency due to the elevated ambient temperatures and frequent occurrence of thunderstorms. In this blog, we’ll discuss how does TSUN, the provider of the world’s most complete range… Read more »
Offshore wind energy: Strengthen capacities and infrastructures along the value chain!
Berlin, Bremerhaven, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Rostock, 25 July 2023 – The trade associations of the German offshore wind industry and the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation today presented the expansion figures for the first half of 2023. According to the figures prepared by the consulting firm Deutsche WindGuard, 24 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of… Read more »
Meyer Burger Announces Solar Cell Production Facility in Colorado, USA
Meyer Burger Technology AG announced today that the company will open a high performance solar cell manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs, CO. With an initial capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar cells per year, the new plant will exclusively supply Meyer Burger’s solar module production in Goodyear, AZ, supporting the North American market. For… Read more »
Retrofit upgrade enhances security, reliability and performance for sustainable energy supplier
A leading energy supplier has turned to ABB Electrification Service for a retrofill solution to safeguard and extend the safe operating life of its switchgear systems across five of its combined heat and power (CHP) plants in Belgium. ENGIE, which specializes in energy supply, management, mobility solutions, solar panel installations and batteries, and asset-based energy… Read more »
Stronger Together at the Company Cup in Annecy
Asslar, Germany, July 21, 2023. At the annual Company Cup in Annecy (France), employees from large European companies compete in various sporting events. The biggest team this year was from Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions. During the 10th edition of the Company Cup, a total of 3,300 athletes from 90 companies participated. Pfeiffer Vacuum… Read more »
SeaVolt to Launch a First of a Kind Solar Energy Test Platform
Pioneering the great potential of offshore solar energy The potential of SeaVolt is unlimited. Unlike existing floating solar installations on lakes, SeaVolt has developed a concept specifically tailored to the conditions of rough seas. With its modular design, this technology is highly suitable for installation as a complement to offshore wind farms. Testing the solar… Read more »
Global Underwater Hub appoints North Regional Manager
Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the leading trade and development body representing the UK’s £8billion underwater industry has announced the appointment of a new regional manager. Ricci Boston, who will be based in Newcastle, will be instrumental in increasing engagement among GUH’s members and expanding its membership base in the north of England. He will also… Read more »
NKT is preferred bidder for framework agreement including two HVDC power cable projects in Scotland
NKT is preferred bidder for framework agreement including two HVDC power cable projects in Scotland NKT is confirmed as preferred bidder for the supply of power cable systems for two HVDC transmission links by Scottish SSEN Transmission, with the intent to sign a framework agreement for future projects. SSEN Transmission, the transmission owner in the… Read more »
White House Highlights Offshore Wind Supply Chain Growth with Visit to Philly Shipyard
BALTIMORE — The advancement of the U.S. offshore wind supply chain wascelebrated by President Biden today during a steel-cutting ceremony for the Acadia,the first U.S.-built subsea rock installation vessel (SRI) for offshore wind. The vesselwas ordered by Business Network member Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Corporation (GLDD) and is being constructed at the Philly Shipyard… Read more »
Empower Your Balcony, Harness the Sun with Easy Solar Kit
The energy crisis in Europe has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. As the demand for solar systems continues to grow, balcony solar systems have emerged as a viable option for homeowners and apartment dwellers. The balcony solar system is a flexible and efficient solution for harnessing the power of the… Read more »
MEASNET elects new Executive Board
Madrid, 20.07.2023.- MEASNET Council of Members has elected a new Executive Board during their last meeting, held last June in Madrid (Spain). This body has reaffirmed their support to the former Executive Board, elected two years ago. It is constituted by Monika Kraemer as Chairwoman, Alejandro Martinez as Vice Chairman, and Iñigo Lopez as Treasurer…. Read more »