Category: Press Releases

Survitec launches Rope Access 3D 275N lifejacket at Seawork 2017

Using our years of expertise working with the offshore market Survitec is excited to launch the Rope Access 3D 275N lifejacket. Specifically designed for the comfort and safety of those operating at height, the Rope Access includes an array of unique key features bespoke for use in an offshore environment. Designed in conjunction with the… Read more »

Stäubli Electrical Connectors and Power-Blox, a strategic partnership for innovative energy storage solutions

Stäubli Electrical Connectors (formerly Multi-Contact), the pioneer and global market leader in electrical connectors for Photovoltaic solutions, and Power-Blox the award-winning Swiss start-up enter into a strategic partnership for innovative energy storage solutions. Stäubli Electrical Connectors, the specialist in advanced contact technology and the rewarded start-up company Power-Blox signed a strategic cooperation and will jointly… Read more »

BYD Unveils Results of Pioneering Renewable Energy Business Model

Munich, 1 June 2017. Renewable energy technology company BYD has announced the latest development of its “Fully Sustainable Power Solutions”, a renewable energy business model for advancing its energy storage system, as the company pointed to its success in combining it with photovoltaics. A case study highlighting frequency regulation, one of the benefits of the… Read more »

Offshore Sector of Buss Port Logistics Will in Future Trade as Buss Offshore Solutions

  Hamburg, 1st June 2017. The offshore division of the Hamburg ports logistics company Buss Port Logistics will in future operate under the brand name Buss Offshore Solutions. “We operate on a market that is fundamentally different from all of the others that Buss is involved with. In the offshore industry, as well as in… Read more »

DNV GL releases 2017 PV Module Reliability Scorecard

More than 50 different module models are evaluated in this year’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard Report identifies 20 high performing manufacturers, including several first-time manufacturers in the “high performers” ranking Modules included in the tests were produced in 10 different countries, reflecting the global deployment of manufacturing  Intersolar Europe, Munich, Germany (June 1, 2017) –… Read more »

Alfen and C-Wind realize first of its kind combination of wind energy and storage

ALMERE, THE NETHERLANDS – Alfen B.V. and C-Wind realized the first project in the Netherlands that combines wind energy with an energy storage system. The storage system is located at wind farm Giessenwind, next to highway A15 at Giessenburg. Grid stability Giessenwind is one of the highest wind farms in the Netherlands. The three turbines… Read more »

INTERSOLAR EUROPE 2017: SHARP SHOWS A HIGH-PERFORMANCE PV MODULE AND INNOVATIVE ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLATFORM

Hamburg, 31 May 2017 – At Intersolar, booth A2.571, Sharp Energy Solutions Europe will show the results of heavy investment in product development over the past 12 months. This includes a highly efficient and award-winning 48-cell back-contact module as well as the flexible “Smart Chap” energy management platform. The platform features a multitude of functions… Read more »

EUROPEAN RESIDENTIAL SOLAR GETS SMARTER WITH HUAWEI FUSIONHOME

31 May 2017, Munich, Germany – Huawei today announces the launch of Huawei FusionHome Smart Energy Solution for the European residential market. Unveiled at Intersolar 2017, Munich, Huawei FusionHome combines smart PV hardware and intelligent monitoring software with the connected technologies of the modern home. This combined solution enables customers to effectively manage their power… Read more »

INDEOtec SA announces a new order for its OCTOPUS II – PECVD deposition system for High-efficiency and Heterojunction cell devices

Neuchâtel, May 2017 – INDEOtec SA (Switzerland) reports a further order intake by the institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE). By the reception of this order, the company continues its strong sales momentum for innovative PECVD system concepts in the field of high-efficiency cell architectures. The dedicated OCTOPUS PECVD system configuration is aimed to facilitate… Read more »

From neighbors to partners: PADCON and Jurchen Technology join forces to offer complete PV power plant BoS solution

Intersolar 2017: Both companies present their latest products and services at booth A4.650 Kitzingen, 31 May 2017. PV power plant developers will now be able to access a complete utility scale and commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar solution under a new partnership between PADCON and Jurchen Technology. The partnership, which comes into effect June… Read more »

Meyer Burger awarded contracts totalling around CHF 80 million for MB PERC upgrade cell technology from two PV customers in Asia.

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the successful conclusion of two orders with existing Asian customers for its MAiA 2.1 technology platform with the mass production scalable MB PERC technology. Both of these orders are second instalments to contracts with leading manufacturers of both mono and multi crystalline solar cells which… Read more »

The new photovoltaic panel “Saphir-Skin” designs modern facades / M10 Solar Campus at the Intersolar Europe 2017 in Munich

Smart solar panel and mechanical engineering from Freiburg: SI Module and M10 Industries show new developments for the solar industry Joint presentation for the M10 Solar Campus at the Intersolar Europe in Munich: The Freiburg-based company group, consisting of the mechanical engineering company M10 Industries AG and the solar module manufacturer SI Module GmbH, will… Read more »

ENcome reaches Gigawatt Threshold

▪ O&M business in Europa grows steadily ▪ Engineering projects in the triple digit Megawatt range contractually secured ▪ Market entry in Australia ▪ „Buy&Build“ strategy will be continued Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, 30.05.2017. ENcome now services photovoltaic power plants with a nominal capacity of approximately one Gigawatt. The leading European independent service provider has also… Read more »

TESVOLT and SMA Solar Technology AG are teaming up in the commercial and industrial battery storage sector

New TS HV 70 storage system will be unveiled at Intersolar The battery storage system with an operating voltage of up to 1,000 volts has been optimised for use with the latest generation of 3-phase SMA battery inverters Wittenberg, Germany, 29 May 2017 – Storage system manufacturer TESVOLT is set to unveil its new TS… Read more »

Global Maritime Strengthens Asia Pacific Operations with Key Hires

Singapore; 26 May 2017: Global Maritime, a leading provider of marine warranty, dynamic positioning and engineering services to the offshore sector, has made two important hires to support its Asia Pacific (APAC) operations. Mei Ling Chan has been appointed as Regional Finance Manager for APAC where she will take responsibility for finance functions and reporting across… Read more »

Youngest safety manager bags top award

Nine honoured at third Young Professionals Green Energy Awards in Glasgow Turbine tower plant star given Judges Award for globally-acclaimed work A safety manager who became the youngest management team member at a Scottish wind turbine tower plant has been given a top award. CS Wind UK’s Julie Blue started work at the company a… Read more »

Alencon Systems Gains Canadian and European Certification for SPOT Family of PV Optimizers

Hatboro, PA – Alencon Systems LLC today announced that it has successfully gained Canadian and European certification for its newest SPOT – String Power Optimizer and Transmitter – family of products. The ETL Mark from Intertek certifies that samples of the product have been tested by an independent laboratory and meet the requirements of the… Read more »

5 GW Q.ANTUM SOLAR CELL TECHNOLOGY: HANWHA Q CELLS TO PRESENT Q.ANTUM PV SOLUTIONS AT INTERSOLAR EUROPE

‘-          More than 5GW of commercially mass-produced Q.ANTUM solar cells demonstrate Hanwha Q CELLS´industry leadership in PERC technology –          At booth A1 270, Hanwha Q CELLS will showcase its Q.ANTUM based PV portfolio –          Innovative Q.PEAK steel frame module shortlisted for Intersolar Award 2017 Thalheim, Germany, May 24, 2017 – Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd…. Read more »

Neoen enters framework agreement with Schneider Electric for 750 MW of solar solutions and services worldwide

Rueil-Malmaison (France), May 23, 2017 – Neoen, the premier French independent power producer and Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, have signed a 750 MW Conext SmartGenTM multi-year framework agreement on three continents.  The scope includes: conversion stations composed of 1500V inverters, medium voltage switchgear, transformers, and complete monitoring and control… Read more »

Greensolver Index now available for solar assets

Asset manager Greensolver launches new version of its benchmarking tool, allowing performance comparison of solar parks. Greensolver, the independent technical expert for wind and solar assets, has announced that its unique performance benchmarking tool, Greensolver Index, is now available for European solar assets. With European solar projects raising more and more interest from investors, there… Read more »

LUXCARA expands its wind portfolio in Norway by 263 megawatts

Hamburg, 23 May 2017. LUXCARA, one of Europe’s leading asset managers for renewable energy investments, has once again acquired a sizeable portfolio of wind turbines in southern Norway. The wind farms are located in the Bjerkreim region and will provide a total capacity of 262.8 MW. LUXCARA is thus expanding its portfolio of European solar… Read more »

LG Solar presents a new high-performance module series, the LG NeON R

London, 23 May 2017 – At Intersolar 2017, LG Electronics (LG), the electronics and solar specialist, will unveiled a new high-performance solar module, the NeON R. The new module spearheads LG’s new product portfolio, producing an output of up to 365 watts to maximise light absorption and increase efficiency. LG Electronics also announced re-classification of… Read more »

Intersolar 2017: Raising Power showcases full-service package for legally compliant system operation

Augsburg, May 23, 2017. Raising Power GmbH showcases its service package for the technical operation management of PV systems with a focus on the DGUV ordinance 3 at this year’s Intersolar Europe in Munich. At booth 376 in hall B3, visitors to the trade fair will learn comprehensive solutions that Raising Power has been designing… Read more »

Fred. Olsen Renewables select Kongsberg Digital for wind turbine independent data storage and data security solution

Fred. Olsen Renewables AS (Fred.Olsen Renewables) select Kongsberg Digital AS to provide a wind turbine independent data storage and data security solution. Statoil are partnering the project. Fred. Olsen Renewables (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bonheur ASA), Statoil and Kongsberg Digital have agreed to collaborate to verify the functionality provided by Kongsberg’s digital platform, Kognifai,… Read more »

Lufft brings laser-based snow depth sensor SHM31 onto the market

A new measuring tool for meteorological services, airports, road maintenance depots, and ski resorts, as well as for the generation of renewable energy, is now available from Lufft: the SHM31 measures snow depths of up to 15 metres in mere seconds. It is the successor to the tried-and-trusted SHM30, which Jenoptik launched on the market… Read more »

Suntrace receives contract awards from World Bank Group

Hamburger consultancy firm to carry out feasibility studies, site analysis and measuring campaigns in Africa and Asia Hamburg, 22.05.2017. The Hamburg based consultancy firm Suntrace has received six contract awards from World Bank Group during the last six Months for the realisation of international feasibility studies, site assessments and resource measurement campaigns. The awards solar… Read more »

EDF set up support programme for local fishermen

Life Cell Marine Safety has been included in a new initiative aiming to support local fishermen operating from coastal locations between Hartlepool and Saltburn by the Sea, who have traditionally used the fishing grounds in and around the windfarm. The new programme, developed by EDF Energy Renewables, aims provide essential safety equipment for personnel and… Read more »

New backsheet ICOSOLAR® CPO 3G to be launched at Intersolar Europe

A revolutionary co-extruded polypropylene backsheet ISOVOLTAIC’s solution for high efficiency modules Developed in collaboration with Borealis Lebring, May 22nd, 2017 ISOVOLTAIC launches the innovative ICOSOLAR® CPO 3G, a co-extruded polypropylene (PP) solar backsheet during the upcoming exhibition Intersolar Europe in Munich (www.intersolar.de). For the development of this revolutionary backsheet ISOVOLTAIC, market and technology leader for… Read more »

Delta Ushers a Sustainable Future with its Cutting-Edge Energy Storage Solutions and PV Inverters Unveiled at Intersolar Europe 2017

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, will present a broad portfolio of high-efficiency PV inverters and battery energy storage solutions at Intersolar 2017 Europe.  The energy storage system ES30 series, an all-in-one and highly scalable solution integrating Li-ion batteries for up to 90kWh capacity and more than 2 hours of continuous… Read more »

QOS Energy sets up Indian office to service growing customer base

Mumbai, India, May 22, 2017. QOS Energy, a leading renewable O&M analytics software provider,has announced the opening of a new office in India to meet the growing demand of its customer base and exploit the opportunities offered by the booming Indian market. “QOS Energy provides turnkey O&M analytics services to unleash the value of data… Read more »

The vision of 24 hours of sun is growing ever closer

(Wels, 18/05/2017) Solar technology pioneer Fronius has developed a generation of inverters that are inspiring planners, installers and PV system operators alike: the SnapINverter. These devices are already being used successfully in a wide range of applications around the world, from family homes and public buildings to industrial complexes and warehouses. Extremely flexible and packed… Read more »

New SeaPlanner Features to be Showcased at Offshore Wind Energy 2017

SeaRoc Group will be exhibiting at the upcoming Offshore Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition next month, giving visitors the opportunity to see first-hand, the new features of its marine management system, SeaPlanner™. SeaPlanner™ has undergone major redevelopment over the last 18 months, providing a faster and more flexible system with the most advanced capabilities that… Read more »

SeaRenergy adds CMID to its services

SeaRenergy further extends its services in the offshore wind business and is now offering CMID´s (Common Marine Inspection Documents ). CMID´s will be carried out by our inhouse Accredited Vessel Inspector (AVI). CMID provides a standard format for the inspection of offshore vessels.  Its use helps to promote safety and efficiency. The aim of the CMID… Read more »

Quinbrook Acquires Scout Clean Energy, Developer of 1,600 Megawatt Portfolio of U.S. Wind Power Projects

Global Investment Manager Specializing in Lower Carbon and Renewable Infrastructure Assets Sees Significant Opportunities in the North American Wind Power Market Looks to Build Out and Grow Scout’s Project Pipeline Representing over $1.7 Billion of Investment Houston, TX, May 17, 2017 — Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (“Quinbrook”), a global investment manager specializing in lower carbon and… Read more »

New Materials – New Test Requirements: 7th PV Module Reliability Workshop Sets on the Future of the Solar Energy Market

On July 6-7, 2017 the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE is hosting the 7th PV Module Reliability workshop. This year the workshop will be held at the Solar Info Center, which is in close proximity to the laboratories of Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg. The location provides an ideal setting for technical tours and… Read more »