Photovoltaic modules from aleo solar have once again demonstrated their excellent performance stability in an independent test. As part of its PV Durability Initiative (PVDI), the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE put modules from eight manufacturers through an “endurance test”. The test went beyond the usual standards by simulating the kind of stresses… Read more »
· SOLON constructing a ground-mounted system specifically designed for self-consumption· 18o landfill surface inclination requires specialized system design· Approximately 5,000 SOLON Black/Blue 220/16 modules to have been installed by the end of June Berlin, June 18, 2013. SOLON Energy GmbH is to construct a 1.2 MW solar system on the disused area of the Oberhaugstett… Read more »
Thanks to experience gained in the building of 100 aluminium crew boats ranging in length from 18 to 53 metres delivered in the last 25 years to the offshore oil and gas sector, Piriou is now moving into the offshore wind farm support ship market. In a market that is experiencing rapid growth in Europe… Read more »
International industry experts discuss the hottest topics of the solar industry Munich, June 17, 2013 – The Intersolar Europe Conference 2013 kicks off today at the ICM – International Congress Center in Munich, bringing experts from the international solar industry to the Bavarian capital. Up until June 20, around 400 speakers and 2,000 attendees are… Read more »
Innovative networking of solar inverters Bosch presents communication system for solar inverters Simplified planning, initial operation and monitoring Data transfer and configuration in seconds via RFID interface Integrated programme for the configuration and analysis of performance data Hamburg/Böblingen ? Bosch Power Tec will present the innovative ‘e.World’ communication system for the first time at the… Read more »
• The Energy Portal enables Martifer Solar’s O&M customers real-time access to all their PV plants • It is a new platform developed to integrate PV assets’ monitoring systems without additional investment for the customers Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has launched the Energy Portal, a new O&M platform developed to integrate all… Read more »
The Scandinavian module manufacturer Innotech Solar has secured the leading specialist wholesaler and system provider Krannich Solar as a partner. The company added ITS solar modules to its portfolio in May 2013. Krannich Solar believes that the particular advantages of ITS modules for PV installers and plant operators lie in the high quality of the… Read more »
Chinese solar giant ReneSola is set to attend Intersolar (Booth A1.560) in Munich from June 19 to 21. ReneSola will take the opportunity to show off the PV modules from its European and global production facilities. The company will also feature its Micro Replus microinverter, which helps installers cut costs and will reopen opportunities in… Read more »
Expanding from light and electron microscopy into X-ray microscopy solutions OBERKOCHEN/Germany, PLEASANTON/California/USA , 13.06.2013. ZEISS, the international leader in the fields of optics and optoelectronics today announced the planned acquisition of the US-based Xradia, Inc. Xradia is an medium-size company providing innovative 3D X-ray microscopes for industrial and academic research applications. The closing of the… Read more »
14 V90-3.0 MW turbines for the Obrovac Zelengrad wind power plant Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 42 MW. The 14 V90-3.0 MW turbines will be installed in the province of Obrovac, Croatia. The first turbine delivery is planned for the first quarter of 2014 and the wind power plant is expected… Read more »
Renusol assembles modules in record time Cologne, June 13, 2013 – The Cologne-based mounting systems manufacturer Renusol is the new record holder for mounting solar modules onto roofs. Armed with its MetaSole mounting system, Renusol took part in the mounting test set by the trade magazine “pv magazine” and finished with a mounting time of… Read more »
During the fourth annual Metallization Workshop, which took place on 7 and 8 May in Constance, Germany, DEK Solar and the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) presented findings from a recent research effort that provides insight for cell metallization cost reduction strategies. The work focused on utilizing the most advanced stencil and screens… Read more »
ib vogt GmbH strengthens its management team to accelerate its international expansion and in particular the build-out its 300 MWp United Kingdom project pipeline David Hogg, the 25 year veteran solar industry executive has been appointed to CEO of ib vogt GmbH. The move together with the appointment of Carl von Braun as CFO will… Read more »
Metals will be the biggest segment at $12.8 billion as geographically diverse demand offers rare opportunities for innovation and product differentiation, Lux Research says BOSTON, MA – June 11, 2013 – The global market for photovoltaic (PV) materials is poised to grow 52% to $27.2 billion, up from $17.8 billion in 2012. As PV supply… Read more »
The team of SGS Weather and Environmental Systems Private Ltd. (India), Geonica S.A. (Spain) and Hukseflux Thermal Sensors B.V. (The Netherlands) is chosen to supply measuring instruments and to install, commission and maintain a network of sixty measurement stations for solar radiation resource assessment in India. The network will be used by C-WET Centre for… Read more »
Freiburg, Germany, June 4, 2013 – The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE today announced that it has joined forces with EV Group (EVG) to develop equipment and process technology to enable electrically conductive and optically transparent direct wafer bonds at room temperature. The new solutions, developed in partnership with Fraunhofer ISE based on… Read more »
Brazil, in its preparations as host to the 2014 Football World Cup, has selected Ingeteam inverters for the PV systems installed at its main stadiums. The Confederations Cup, set to start this Saturday, will mark the launch of these PV systems, given the fact that three of the six stadiums hosting this tournament have been… Read more »
Part of the European EUREKA Technology Cooperation Program, the OPTIMUS project will last three years and is part funded by the CDTI. * The OPTIMUS project, which is led by MECASOLAR and also includes the participation of ACF and ISTON, will represent a technological leap by improving polymer and cement-based composites, obtaining materials that are… Read more »
Karlsruhe, 12/06/2013. As renewable energies are becoming more and more important, meteorological data in analysis and forecast has become very significant for the electricity market. Due to innate fluctuations of renewable power production and it`s difficult forecast for the spot market, which are concerned with a cost risk for balancing energy, a considerable part of… Read more »
Commenting on the debate which is currently raging¹ concerning the European Commission’s placing of import tariffs on solar panels Richard Molloy, Renewable Energy spokesperson for Eaton UK said, “Opinion is divided with vehement views on either side of the debate. We, along with much of the industry, believe that this imposition of duty will be… Read more »
Bergen, Norway – June 07, 2013: Reef Subsea today announced that it will undergo a strategic group-wide restructure to position the company for further growth and future success. Duncan Macpherson, who previously held the role of Managing Director of Reef Subsea Norway, has been promoted as the CEO of Reef Subsea with the responsibility of… Read more »
Aurora Wind Power orders 47 V90-2.0 MW wind turbines for West Coast One project With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 25 of 11 June 2013, Vestas is pleased to announce a firm and unconditional order from Aurora Wind Power, a joint venture between GDF SUEZ, Investec and Kagiso Investment. The wind… Read more »
With DC side connection, the system is easy to connect and achieves a maximum level of efficiency Hamburg, Germany, 11 Junel 2013 Building upon the wave of new storage products introduced in March, Centrosolar will now be launching a third system for solar power storage. CENPAC Storage DC, based on tried and tested lead gel… Read more »
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (Fraunhofer IWES) has verified the accuracy of Galion Lidar’s groundbreaking “remote mast” functionality. This is the first independent validation of this novel wind measurement methodology within the industry. The leading research institute states that Galion Lidar, a remote wind measurement device developed by international renewable… Read more »
Seajacks International has entered into a contract with Samsung Heavy Industries to build the world’s largest and most advanced offshore wind farm installation vessel. The vessel has been specifically designed to meet the demands associated with working UK Round 3, Scottish territorial waters and the other North West European markets. Seajacks also has options for… Read more »
The first commercial offshore wind measurement campaign using floating LiDAR in European waters has kicked off in the Irish Sea. FLiDAR NV has deployed one of its innovative LiDAR buoys for DONG Energy in the southern East Irish Sea. DONG Energy, the world’s leading offshore wind developer, selected the FLiDAR equipment due to its high… Read more »
Key Collaboration to Spur Further Adoption of Solar to Meet Growing Energy Demands BAODING, China, June 5, 2013 – DuPont and Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited (Yingli China), a wholly owned subsidiary of Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (Yingli Green Energy), have signed a new one year, $100 million strategic agreement that includes the… Read more »
FusionDrive Event, Jyväskylä, Finland: After eight months of testing and verification, FusionDrive®, the industry’s most advanced gear and generator combination is now a validated drivetrain. The smallest and most lightweight combo in the market has proven to reach 96.6% efficiency, leading to an excellent energy yield. The gear and generator combination, in commercial production for… Read more »
A senior engineer with DNV has received a prestigious award for his thesis on offshore renewable energy. Philimon Gonidakis was named the recipient of Cranfield University’s Professor John Sharp Prize at a graduation ceremony on June 6. Philimon has just completed an MSc in Offshore and Ocean Technology at the university which was jointly funded… Read more »
GE Helps to Improve Reliability and Efficiency GE Delivers Groundbreaking Technology, Which Provides Emulation and Validation under Real-Life Conditions Technology Includes Direct Drive Motors and One of the Largest Force Application Systems of Its Type in the World PARIS – June 6, 2013 – Wind turbine developers will soon have open access to a £50… Read more »
Narvik/Norway, 4th June 2013 – Innotech Solar AS the Norwegian specialist solar cell and PV module manufacturer with operations in Germany, Sweden and Hong Kong is pleased to announce that Jerry Stokes has joined the company as CEO effective 3rd June 2013. Jerry was formerly President of Suntech in Europe and will replace David Hogg… Read more »
Finalist at Intersolar AWARD 2013: Conergy’s grid parity project “Lasal del Varador” Hamburg / Madrid, 4 June 2013 – Conergy has hit the 1 megawatt mark in Spain with grid parity projects that are competitive without having to rely on any state subsidies whatsoever. In the autumn of 2012, Conergy broke new solar ground by… Read more »
aleo solar AG will be putting the spotlight on self-consumption of solar power at the Intersolar in Munich from June,19 to 21. Under the heading “energy experience”, the module producer and system supplier will be presenting solutions to make efficient use of solar power in the entire household. aleo solar will be showing its products… Read more »
PROINSO and ALECOP have signed a cooperation agreement to start e-learning activities in the PROINSO SOLAR TRAINING SCHOOL programme. This innovative action in the photovoltaic retail industry is targeted at the 2,360 Qualified Installers in PROINSO’s International Network, present in 70 countries in all five continents, who will have the chance to get online training…. Read more »
Group fully reorganized and fit for the future Blaubeuren/Ulm, June 3, 2013 – The Ulm District Court has approved the insolvency plan of centrotherm photovoltaics AG in the version dated January 29, 2013, and has terminated the insolvency proceedings with effect as of the end of May 31. These proceedings have been running since October… Read more »
International experts in the offshore wind energy industry will meet from 4 to 6 June 2013 to talk about cost reduction, grid connection and financing. Bremen, 31 May 2013. WINDFORCE has been a fixed date in the calendars of national and international experts in the offshore wind energy industry for the past nine years. Many… Read more »