Category: Solar

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 »

Ingeteam provides its technology for more Australian Solar projects

ACEN Australia’s Stubbo Solar Project has been in construction since late 2022 and once complete, will generate enough renewable energy to power 185,000 average Australian homes. Ingeteam supplied Stubbo Solar Project’s Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firm, PCL Construction, with the power conversion units (PCUs) for the project, which includes more than 300 inverters, the… Read more »

French cable manufacturer Omerin expands its solar installations to 6.1MW using SolarEdge Inverter + Power Optimizer solution

• The company aims to cover 30% of its energy needs with solar energy • Innovative collective self-consumption agreement with utility company, Enedis, enables Omerin to re-distribute excess solar energy between all of its sites in the Ambert region Ambert, France – (December 3, 2024) – French manufacturer Omerin – a leading producer of wires and cables for extreme temperatures… Read more »

Pulse Clean Energy energises 22MW Hirwaun battery storage project

Energy storage and grid stability specialist Pulse Clean Energy today announces the successful energisation of its 22MW / 49.5 MWh battery storage project at the Hirwaun Industrial Estate in Aberdare, Wales. The project marks Pulse Clean Energy’s first two-hour duration battery, playing a pivotal role in enhancing grid stability by storing excess energy generated during… 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 »

PV CYCLE, PV Solutions, Leal Group, and Ecoasis unite for PV Panel Recycling in Mauritius

Brussels/Port Louis, November 19, 2024 – PV CYCLE, PV Solutions, Leal Group, and Ecoasis, a subsidiary of the ENL Group, have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to establish the first fully dedicated photovoltaic (PV) panel recycling facility in Mauritius. This facility will manage waste from production and post-consumer PV panels, as well as e-waste and energy… Read more »

2.6GW! Sineng Electric Secures PV Inverter Supply Contract in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 20, 2024 – Sineng Electric, a global leader in solar and energy storage solutions, has been awarded a 2.6GW supply contract for the PIF4 project, a landmark renewable energy initiative in Saudi Arabia, co-owned by ACWA Power, Badeel, and SAPCO. This collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its objective… Read more »

SolarEdge Partners with Axle Energy to Enable SolarEdge Home Battery Owners in Great Britain to Earn Up to £250 This Winter

Virtual power plant will maximise financial rewards for homeowners by enabling them to participate in multiple grid services at the same time   November 18, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announces the launch of its SolarEdge Flexible Grid Services program, in partnership with energy flexibility software provider, Axle… Read more »

AMPECO Recognized as a Leader in Electric Vehicle Charging Management Solutions by IDC MarketScape

Sofia, 13 November 2024 — AMPECO has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Electric Vehicle Charging Management Solutions 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49435523, October 2024). The assessment evaluated 13 companies operating in at least two major regions worldwide, with requirements including hardware-agnostic, OCPP-compliant charge management systems. Vendors were assessed on their… Read more »

RWE delivers good financial performance, invests in value-creating growth and announces share buyback programme

Focus is on delivering the Growing Green strategy and optimising capital allocation  Good operational performance in the first nine months of 2024: adjusted EBITDA reached €4.0 billion, adjusted net income €1.6 billion RWE has already invested €6.9 billion net in value-creating growth in the first nine months; 11.2 gigawatts of new capacity under construction Share buyback programme with a… Read more »

Solis Unveils New Low-Voltage 3-Phase Hybrid Inverter

Solis, a pioneer in PV inverter technology, has introduced its latest solution for energy storage: the S6-EH3P(8-15)K02-NV-YD-L, a low-voltage, three-phase hybrid inverter designed for residential and small commercial applications. With the rising global demand for accessible, scalable, and cost-effective energy solutions, Solis’ newest low-voltage offering aligns with this growing industry trend – providing a highly… Read more »

RE+ Events Announces Las Vegas Convention Center as the New Home for Flagship Event, RE+ 2026-2028

ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 12, 2024) – RE+ Events, the leading organizer of clean energy conferences and exhibitions, is excited to announce that its flagship event, RE+, will be moving to the Las Vegas Convention Center from 2026 to 2028. RE+ is the largest energy event in North America with over 40,000 attendees and 1,300 exhibitors. The decision… Read more »

Jinko Teams Up with Manchester City Football Club for Industry-Leading Training Ground Development

[Manchester] – In June, Jinko, a leading global supplier of PV and energy storage systems, announced a multi-year global partnership with Manchester City Football Club. As a vital part of this partnership, Jinko will provide over 10,500 advanced Tiger Neo PV modules to power Manchester City’s training ground – City Football Academy – underscoring both… Read more »

LONGi reports Q3 2024 financial performance with revenue of CNY 58.593 billion and 51.23 GW in module shipments

Frankfurt am Main, 11.11.2024 – LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“LONGi”) has released its financial report for Q3 2024 on 30th October 2024, showing cumulative revenue of CNY 58.593 billion for the first three quarters of the year. The third quarter contributed CNY 20.064 billion in revenue, with a net loss attributable to shareholders… Read more »

Megawatt Mosaic secures consent for BESS

Megawatt Mosaic, the BESS project developer, has secured planning consent and grid connection for a portfolio of four 99MW BESS sites in Italy – two in Sardinia and two in Tuscany – which will form part of the Tyrrhenian Link, a planned subsea transmission connection. Helen Passfield, Director of Asset Management at Megawatt Mosaic, said:… Read more »

PCL Awards Polar Racking to supply Utility-Scale Fixed-Tilt Solar System & Double Helical Foundation to quA-ymn Solar Project

Polar Racking’s innovative CORE Utility-Scale Ground Mount is highly configurable, accommodating varying foundation types, terrains, slope conditions and NS/EW pile tolerances Toronto, ON – 6 November 2024: Polar Racking, a leading North American supplier and manufacturer of solar mounting solutions, is excited to announce that it will supply the 21 MW DC quA-ymn Solar Project… Read more »

CONSULTATION LAUNCHED FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT PROPOSED BY CUBICO SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS

Thursday 7th November 2024 – Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico) has today launched the second phase of consultation for Frodsham Solar, a proposed solar farm capable of generating approximately 130MW of electricity with an energy storage system, located north of Frodsham in Cheshire. The consultation will run for six weeks until Thursday 19th December 2024. Through… Read more »