Standardization efforts by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for measuring PV devices have played a key role in the widespread application of this technology. With the maturing and diversification of the PV industry new standards, which define power measurements beyond standard test conditions (STC) are becoming more relevant. Such measurements, which are used for yield… Read more »
‘Observe the evening red sky, which gives a reliable forecast of fair weather next day’. We’ve all heard this expression, which has a long history and valid phenomena for mid latitude regions. What is behind the ordinary bright and white sunlight, which is actually composed of a spectrum of colors that grade from violets and… Read more »
PES caught up with Laura Sartore, CEO at Ecoprogetti, to get the latest from this innovative European provider of Turnkey lines for Photovoltaic Panels production, who has been in our business for over 20 years. Cost reduction and reduced downtimes are always in the forefront of R&D work, as well as European and safety regulations…. Read more »
New developments of transparent plastic materials in frontsheets and backsheets as valid alternatives to glass. The strong development of new types of cells and modules, like bifacial ones, has on the one hand been accompanied by glass-glass solutions and on the other has encouraged many manufacturers of plastic films to develop new products that are… Read more »
In the past decade, significant progress has been made to move the world towards a cleaner era in electricity production. Investment in renewables and advancing technology has resulted in a decrease in the overall cost of generating renewable power. In solar photovoltaic power, this decrease has been particularly marked. The cost of generation has plummeted… Read more »
Global energy consumption is steadily increasing, with an average increase in energy demand twice the year before. The demand was primarily met by fossil fuels, followed by renewable energy sources. In the year 2018, renewables accounted for more than 25% of global electricity supply capacity and this share is expected to increase significantly in the… Read more »
PID is being talked about more and more in our industry. Tsachy Hacohen Meler, V.P. Sales & Marketing, Vigdu Technologies LTD, invited PES to come and discover the latest way to avoid financial losses and improve efficiency. It seems there’s a new approach to PID, more so as the 1500V is now in play. PES:… Read more »
Europe is expected to lead regionally with ambitious regulations around near-zero net energy buildings May 1, 2019 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for zero net energy (ZNE) homes, focusing on markets for new construction and renovations, multifamily and single-family housing types, and revenue associated with ZNE-enabling… Read more »
On April 30, 2019, LONGi released its 2018 annual report and first quarterly results. The report shows LONGi’s operation revenue in 2018 was ¥21.988 billion, an increase of 34.38% over the previous year and net profit attributed to shareholders of listed companies was ¥2.558 billion. As of the first quarter 2019, the company’s total assets… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced that it has concluded the divestment of its photovoltaic and specialised materials (e.g. semiconductor and sapphire glass industries) wafering equipment and service business to Precision Surfacing Solutions (PSS). The sale was agreed and announced on February 7, 2019. The purchase price is CHF 50 million… Read more »
Project F is a series of solar rooftop installations on 21 supermarkets, located across northern Italy, installed and operated by the Italian developer Manni Energy Srl and utilizing nearly 9,000 Q.PLUS-G4.3 solar modules from Q CELLS. [Berlin, Germany, April 30, 2019] Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH (“Q CELLS” or “The Company”), the German subsidiary of one… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced that it has received an order from a Chinese PV manufacturer for its MAiA® platform with an order volume of CHF 10 million. Key factors for the customer’s decision were not only the lowest cost of ownership in the PV industry but also Meyer Burger’s… Read more »
Since 2010 Ecoprogetti developed and supplied its Automatic bussing machine for Fully automatic lines, today after continuous improvements and innovations, Ecoprogetti is pleased to launch the NEW GENERATION of High-Speed Automatic Bussing, for fully automatic soldering of the interconnections between the strings of solar cells. This machine is designed with a high-performance induction soldering system… Read more »
DNV GL invites renewable energy developers to join the project and accelerate the global market for renewable power purchase agreements (PPA) Arnhem, The Netherlands – 29th April 2019: DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body invites renewable energy developers and sellers to visit, explore and join Instatrust™ its new digital platform… Read more »
The Önusberget wind farm, part of the Markbygden 1101 cluster, has been sold by the developer Svevind to the asset manager Luxcara Luxcara expects to begin construction activities in 2019 and achieve commercial operation of the project by the end of 2021 The project has an expected total capacity of 750 MW, making it one… Read more »
Work has begun at Damen Shipyards Singapore on the construction of two of Damen’s latest fast crew supply vessel; the FCS 2710. In what was described as ‘the cutting ceremony’, as the vessels are being built in aluminium, Mr. Chung Pang Chen and Mr. Polin Chen of Hung Hua Construction Co. Ltd. of Taiwan were… Read more »
The new iteration of the award-winning Q.PEAK DUO module range is manufactured with larger wafers for about 6% power output increase, and is available now in Europe and Korea. [Thalheim, Germany, April 29, 2019] Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (“Q CELLS” or “The Company”), one of the largest solar cell and module manufacturers in the… Read more »
The Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has signed its 100th project, taking the total it has invested into innovative oil and gas technology to £6 million over the last five years. The 100th project will see OGIC supporting Targe Environmental Consulting Ltd with its development of a decommissioning materials management platform. Using Artificial Intelligence… Read more »
The ECA process developed by teamtechnik for joining high-efficiency bifacial HJT (heterojunction) cells has proven successful in series production. Many leading module manufacturers whose production involves this technology are already opting for the Stringer TT1600ECA for their HJT solar modules. ECA is an abbreviation for electrically conductive adhesive. In this technology, a conductive adhesive is… Read more »
Cargostore Worldwide is currently a sponsor for the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team, who have been taking to the skies for their latest jumps donning their brand new high-tech wing-suits with the Cargostore logo emblazoned on them. The Red Devils are the official parachute display team of the British Army who are renowned for… Read more »
• Order includes 43 SG 4.5-145 turbines with flexible rating up to 4.8 MW • Once installed, these will be the most powerful turbines with the largest rotor installed in the country Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced that it has signed a contract to supply and commission 43 SG 4.5-145 wind turbines, with flexible… Read more »
With the DuroShell plate-and-shell heat exchanger, Alfa Laval continues to lead the way in technology for fuel gas systems. Optimized for use as an LNG vaporizer, the robust DuroShell provides higher thermal efficiency than conventional plate-and-shell designs, as well as market-leading fatigue resistance. Thanks to new research into glycol freezing, it can now be used… Read more »
Augsburg, 26 April 2019. Under the motto “Get rid of the grid!”, Messe Augsburg organizes for the first time the OFF-GRID Experts Workshop, the leading event for self-sufficient power supply with solar, wind and hydropower plants, with Phaesun GmbH as its specialist partner. The specialist event for installers, dealers, planners, users and organisations from all… Read more »
As part of the transformation programme announced on October 16, 2018, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) planned to adapt the Executive Board to reflect the future structure and size of the company. Today Meyer Burger is completing the transformation of the Executive Board with the announcement that Michael Escher will step down… Read more »
First case usage of ARM for an offshore wind farm The Triton Knoll wind farm project is an important future source of home-grown renewable energy in the UK. Now in the construction phase with the installation of the onshore electrical system, the offshore array and infrastructure will be located 20 miles off the coast of… Read more »
Three Water Injection Dredgers to extend the versatile Jan De Nul fleet Size doesn’t always matter! After having recently announced the construction of its mega offshore jack-up installation vessel Voltaire, Jan De Nul Group is now proud to extend its fleet with three water injection dredgers (WID). Giovanni Venturi is the first out of three… Read more »
• 241 MW Coyote wind project in Texas, USA • 246 MW Oso Grande wind project in New Mexico, USA • Projects awarded by EDF Renewables • Scope includes supply of 96 SG 4.5-145 and 24 previously sold SWT-2.3-108 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected by EDF Renewables North America to supply turbines for the… Read more »
Specialist financial advisor oversees three deals since December 2018, all involving utility-scale solar projects in France. London, 25 April 2019 – Augusta & Co. (Augusta), a specialist financial adviser to the renewable energy industry, has overseen the sale of a 51.7MW solar portfolio to Tenergie. This marks Augusta’s third solar-based deal in France since December 2018,… Read more »
Deutsche Windtechnik has been awarded the contract to provide maintenance for 30 Siemens SWT-3.6-120 wind turbines at the Riffgat offshore wind farm as part of an EU tender procedure that was initiated by EWE Offshore Service und Solutions GmbH (EWE OSS). The contract begins in June 2019. The two companies have been working together closely… Read more »
The third annual round of Ørsted’s East Coast Skills Fund is now open to applications. £55,000 will be available again through an open application process to experienced organisations that can develop and deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) related training or education courses, a one-off event, or a programme of targeted events. The full… Read more »
Ashtead Technology has today (24th April) announced it has acquired Louisiana based subsea equipment rental and cutting services specialist, Aqua-Tech Solutions, as part of the company’s international growth plans in the USA. The combined business will see clients in the Gulf of Mexico region benefit from a robust and enhanced offering, allowing more timely and… Read more »
(Wels, 24/04/2019) For most people, their personal energy revolution begins with the installation of a PV system on the roof of their home. This allows them not only to cover their domestic energy needs, but also to make use of the entire spectrum of options offered by energy sector integration thanks to the intelligent solutions… Read more »
my-PV launches AC-THOR 9s power controller for hot water and space heating from photovoltaics on the market Neuzeug, Austria, April 24th, 2019. The new power controller AC-THOR 9s can control both electrical room heating and water heaters up to 9 kilowatts of power linearly. It controls three-phase heating elements or up to three electrical heat… Read more »
39 make finals of Young Professionals Green Energy Awards Winners will be announced at black-tie event on May 30 in Glasgow Almost 40 finalists of the 2019 Young Professionals Green Energy Awards are announced today (April 23). More than 100 nominees who’ve worked in Scotland’s renewable energy industry for five years or less were narrowed… Read more »
SeaRoc Group has launched a new, fully portable communications solution that allows technicians to communicate effectively and reliably from within a wind turbine. Reliable communications with technicians working inside wind turbines is critical for safe operations. As radio signals are not able to be detected from within the confines of the turbine because of the… Read more »
Project Phase Inner Array Cable installation in Offshore Wind Farm TWB II finalized. Bremen, April 23, 2019 – After around eight months, TRACTEBEL DOC OFFSHORE GmbH (DOC) has completed construction supervision of the inner array cabling for the Trianel Borkum II Offshore Wind Farm (TWB II) on behalf of Trianel Windkraftwerk Borkum II GmbH &… Read more »