Category: Solar

Enviromena announces second milestone of 2025 with Hampshire solar farm energisation

Enviromena, a leading provider of clean energy solutions, is proud to announce the successful energisation of the Kiln Fields Solar Farm, an 18MWp renewable energy project in Heckfield, Hampshire. The project is the second in Enviromena’s pipeline to be energised as part of the grid’s Technical Limits acceleration programme following the award-winning energisation of Horsey… Read more »

Solis Celebrates 20 Years of Driving Renewable Energy Forward

UK – January: Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, one of the largest and most experienced inverter manufacturers globally, proudly marks 20 years of innovation, growth, and commitment to renewable energy. Founded in 2005, Solis has grown from humble beginnings in Ningbo, China, into a trusted global leader in solar inverter technology with a presence in over 35… Read more »

WINAICO receives Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its solar module series

Solar module series WST-XXXNGX-D3 and WST-XXXNGXB-D3 certified Creglingen, 23.01.2025 – The solar module manufacturer WINAICO is pleased to announce the certification of the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for two of its solar module series: WST-XXXNGX-D3 and WST-XXXNGXB-D3 series have been certified. The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an important tool for objectively and transparently communicating… Read more »

Magnetically levitated turbomolecular pumps for coating, research and industry

BURGESS HILL WEST SUSSEX, UK. (January, 2025) EDWARDS VACUUM has developed a new series of magnetically levitated turbomolecular pumps that can withstand the demands of both challenging industrial environments and research processes. The oil-free nEXT2807M and nEXT3207M Maglev pumps are specially designed for areas where a contamination-free vacuum is required for high process quality. The… Read more »

ENAPI Secures €7.5M Seed Funding Led by Voyager Ventures to Transform EV Charging Connectivity

ENAPI’s platform aims to commoditise connectivity in the EV charging industry and improve driver experience Seed round follows a €2.5M pre-seed raise just 10 months prior, bringing total funding to €10M Funds will accelerate ENAPI’s growth as the clearing house for EV charging, enabling seamless transactions between stakeholders   Berlin, January 23, 2025 – ENAPI, the… Read more »

DNV Supports Grenergy in Securing $299 Million Financing for part of World’s Largest Energy Storage Project

2″ January 2025, Santiago, Chile — DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance company, provided expertise and market due diligence, that has been instrumental in helping renewable energy developer Grenergy secure $299 million in financing for the Víctor Jara phase of the Oasis de Atacama project. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the… Read more »

Solargis launches Evaluate 2.0 software, setting a new standard for PV system design and evaluation

The new cloud-based solution offers the solar market’s most advanced, comprehensive platform for complete PV project design and evaluation. Solargis Evaluate 2.0 addresses many challenges faced by project developers and PV experts, leveraging 15-minute Time Series data as a default and using proprietary ground albedo data and ray tracing technology to deliver more accurate and… Read more »

A leap forward in efficient and reliable lighting solutions with the second generation of Atlas Copco solar light towers

Atlas Copco has launched the second generation of solar light towers, the HiLight MS 4 and MS 5, a groundbreaking development in their commitment to providing the market with efficient, safe, and dependable lighting solutions for operators in a wide range of applications from events to oil and gas, construction, and mining. In an era… Read more »

Iconic York Minster sets powerful example of sustainability and heritage preservation with a solar powered strategy for future generations.

York Minster, one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks, is taking a bold step to address the challenges of climate change by reducing its carbon footprint. This commitment to sustainability aligns its centuries-old legacy with the pressing need to address modern environmental challenges, safeguarding its heritage for the future. Working with Solarwatt, a pioneer in… Read more »

Sineng Electric Supplies Energy Storage Solution to North Africa’s First Utility-Scale Energy Storage Project

Aswan, Egypt, January 21, 2025 — Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has joined forces with Trinasolar to supply its central PCS energy storage solution to the 300MWh Abydos Battery Energy Storage Project in Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate. It is the first utility-scale energy storage project in Egypt, defining a… Read more »

Solar farm that could power 100,000 UK homes proposed for East Yorkshire

• Global renewable energy company Ørsted is sharing plans for Kingfisher Solar Farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire, which would have a capacity of approximately 320 megawatts (MW) • Residents are being invited to provide their feedback on the proposals for the solar farm during an early phase of non-statutory consultation across February and… Read more »

SCHMID Group Honored with “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB

Guangdong, January 14th, 2025 – The SCHMID Group is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious “Best New Partner Award” from Founder PCB. This esteemed recognition highlights the success of a strong partnership and the shared pursuit of excellence that defines our collaboration. Receiving this award not only underscores the exceptional… Read more »

Empowering Sustainability: Sineng Electric Powers India’s Largest Floating Solar Plant with Advanced Technology

Khandwa, India, January 15, 2025, 2024 – Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has played a pivotal role in the successful commissioning of the 90MW Omkareshwar floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh. The plant has been in commercial operation for over five months. According to Government of India Press Information… Read more »

Powering the future with spin-out success

By Ciaran Farrell, Director of Consulting and Innovation Lead at Natural Power; and Iain Dinwoodie, Director of Innovations at Kudo Energy Commercialising spin-out technology is crucial for several reasons, particularly in industries like renewable energy, where innovation can have a wide-reaching, real-world impact. We often hear about spin-outs emerging from universities or research institutions, where… Read more »

Busch Group Expands Presence in Romania

The Busch Group has expanded the production facility of Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions in Romania. The new premises have now been inaugurated. Cluj, Romania, December 12, 2023 – The event took place at Nervia Industrial Park in Apahida, Cluj County. During the celebration, two other important milestones were also recognized: Busch Romania had its 10th anniversary… Read more »

OHM Group Invests in Rooftop Solar to Super-Charge Fast-Growing EV Sales

Innovative DC-optimised solar system is forecast to produce around 160MWh of energy each year – with potential to offset up to 50% of electricity use and reach over €50,000 savings annually, with payback expected in just three years Plans are already in place to install solar systems at eight additional sites See video here   8th… Read more »

DOE $5M Match Grant to Michigan-Based Clean Tech Company Gives the Green Light for Expansion

Department of Energy as well as local partners team up with PowerPanel in Lansing, to expand manufacturing of their industry-proven clean energy systems and ultimately create over 150 new jobs From the Caribbean to the Ukraine, in applications ranging from disaster relief to “smarter” thermal energy generation at facilities of every type, the demand is… Read more »

REC Group empowers US Solar Installers to enter thriving Commercial Segment with new REC Alpha Pro M Solar Panel

San Luis Obispo, CA, December 19, 2024 – REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company, announces a strategic initiative to support US-based solar installers expand into the growing Commercial solar market. This effort is anchored by the recent production start of the new REC Alpha Pro M solar panel, specifically engineered to meet the demands of commercial… Read more »

Ivalua to Enable Milence to Digitalize Procurement and Accelerate Innovation

Redwood City, CA, December 19, 2024.  Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, and its partner Cyrias today announced that Milence, an innovator in the automotive and energy industries, has successfully gone live with Ivalua’s platform to digitalize its Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Milence was established in July 2022 as a joint venture between… Read more »

Naked Energy and E.ON make renewable heat accessible for all businesses

The Heat-as-a-Service model means Naked Energy and E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions fund upfront costs, with end-users paying for technology over the lifetime of a contract Upfront and ongoing costs classed as operational expenditure, freeing up businesses to decarbonise their heat without capital expenditure Businesses now able to meet net zero targets and invest in growth… Read more »

SkyVisor Fundraises €1.2 Million to Accelerate International Expansion of In-House Wind and Solar Inspection Software Offerings

PARIS, FRANCE (December 17, 2024) – SkyVisor, a leading innovator of in-house automatic drone-based inspection and asset management software for renewables, has successfully raised €1.2 million in a funding round backed by Tomcat, the French public investment bank BPIfrance, Région Île-de-France, and industry leading investors. This strategic investment will drive SkyVisor’s international expansion, accelerate its… Read more »

Premier PV Selects Affordable Wire Management’s Solar LOTO Safety Lockout Offering

AWM’s Innovative, Secure Solar LOTO Improves Connector Reliability and Worker Safety Tempe, Ariz. and Crossett, Ark. – December 17, 2024 – Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a leading provider of utility-scale solar Cable Management Systems (CMS), announced the widespread use of their Solar LOTO across Premier PV’s harnessing solutions supplied nationwide. AWM’s Solar LOTO improves connector… Read more »

Solarstrom Grebs GbR to convert unusable land into 922 kWp community solar installation using SolarEdge

· The new solar installation will provide clean energy for up to 250 local households, with a forecasted reduction in CO2 emissions by approx. 360 tonnes a year · Already under construction, the installation is expected to be completed in Q1/25 · SolarEdge DC-optimized technology key to delivering the energy yields to make the project… Read more »

SCHMID Group Unveils Enhanced InfinityLine H+ for Electroless Copper Deposition

Freudenstadt, December 13th, 2024 – The SCHMID Group, a global leader in high-tech solutions for the electronics industry, proudly announces significant updates to its flagship InfinityLine H+ Electroless Cu system. Specifically designed for the production of high-performance advanced packaging applications using mSAP and SAP processes, the system reflects SCHMID’s expertise in horizontal electroless copper deposition…. Read more »

AFRIGREEN announces the signing of a USD 15 million debt facility with WATT RENEWABLE CORPORATION

Lagos, Abidjan, Paris, 11 December 2024 – AFRIGREEN Debt Impact Fund (“AFRIGREEN”), a leading investment fund focused on sustainable energy solutions and backed by prominent institutions including the European Investment Bank (EIB), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), BIO, FMO, Proparco, Société Générale, and BNP Paribas, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a USD… Read more »

Failure to meet green targets could raise power prices by 50%

Missing energy transition targets could increase power prices by 50% High price volatility is expected to persist long-term Power consumption in Europe is expected to rise by more than 50% by 2040   New analysis published by Montel Analytics shows that power prices could jump by 50% across Europe if countries fail to meet their… Read more »

enwitec Sets New Standards with PowerShield 500 and PowerShield Pro 1100

enwitec, one of the leading providers of system technology for photovoltaic systems, is expanding its product range with two revolutionary new products: the PowerShield 500 and the PowerShield Pro 1100. These innovative solutions offer comprehensive grid and system protection for PV systems and set new standards in the industry. PowerShield 500: Maximum Reliability for PV… Read more »

SCHMID Introduces Next-Generation Acidic-Based TGV Etching System

Freudenstadt, December 12th, 2024 – SCHMID, a global leader in innovative manufacturing technologies, proudly unveils its revolutionary acidic-based Through Glass Via (TGV) etching system. This cutting-edge solution redefines productivity, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the TGV manufacturing industry. Unparalleled Productivity and Sustainability Setting a new industry benchmark, SCHMID’s acidic-based etching system outperforms traditional alkaline etching… Read more »

JinkoSolar Hits 300GW Milestone

JinkoSolar has announced that it has achieved the significant milestone of delivering 300GW of modules worldwide since 2011, the company having previously also been the first in the industry to reach milestones of 100GW and 200GW. The latest milestone has been due in no small part to Jinko’s Tiger Neo N-type product becoming the world’s… Read more »

Delta Provides 3,500 High-efficiency PV Inverters to MOVE ON Energy for Europe’s Largest 650MW Solar Power Plant in Germany

Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced today it has provided approximately 3,500 Delta M125HV PV inverters to MOVE ON Energy GmbH to power Europe’s largest solar power plant, the 650MW Witznitz Solar Park. Located near Leipzig, Germany, this landmark project collectively generates enough green electricity… Read more »

EU PVSEC 2025 in Spain: Pioneering the Next Generation of Photovoltaics

• General Chair Prof. Carlos del Cañizo • Spain: A Leader in the Solar Energy Revolution • Call for Papers Open • Exhibition Early Bird Discount General Chair Prof. Carlos del Cañizo The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) proudly announces the appointment of Prof. Carlos del Cañizo, former Director of the… Read more »

LONGi and KENO close strategic partnership to supply high-efficiency back contact modules to Central and Eastern Europe

Frankfurt am Main, 9.12.2024 – LONGi Solar, a globally leading solar technology company, and KENO Group, a leader in the distribution of innovative photovoltaic solutions in Europe, have entered a strategic partnership on the supply of LONGi’s latest back contact series to Central and Easter European countries (CEE). The collaboration will comprise LONGi’s new Hi-MO X10… Read more »

DNV completes in-depth technical review of Canadian Solar’s TOPCon modules

Katy, Texas, 9 December 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed an extensive technical review of eight new solar photovoltaic modules from Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies, covering various aspects including technologies, sustainability, field testing, compatibility, and levelized cost of energy (LCOE). DNV’s comprehensive… Read more »

Pioneering radiation research: Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions welcomes Röntgen Prize winner PD Dr. Johann Matschke

This year, the renowned Justus-Liebig University of Giessen (JLU) Röntgen Prize goes to cell biologist PD Dr. Johann Matschke from Essen University Hospital. The €15,000 prize money was donated by Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions and the Ludwig Schunk Foundation. JLU has been awarding the prize since 1960 in memory of the Nobel Prize winner Wilhelm Conrad… Read more »

Delta to Unveil High-Efficiency M225HV and M350HV Solar Inverters at Energaia 2024

Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will unveil its high-performance M225HV and M350HV solar inverters at Energaia 2024, taking place 11-12 December at the Exhibition Center of Montpellier, France. The M225HV and M350HV inverters support up to 1500VDC and 800 VAC and achieve a peak efficiency… Read more »

SolarEdge Appoints Shuki Nir as Chief Executive Officer

MILPITAS, Calif. & HERZLIYA, Israel–(– Dec. 5, 2024– SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced the appointment of Mr. Shuki Nir as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Nir, who has served as SolarEdge’s CMO since June 2024, will succeed Mr. Ronen Faier, who has served… Read more »