Energy storage facilities are indispensable for a revolution in energy production, as they add predictability to the fluctuations of eco-power. The German government has therefore started to sponsor the development and launch of storage technologies, and have used expertise of solar equipment manufacturers to explore the possibilities. PES explains. Any conversion to renewables is hard… Read more »
When PES last spoke to Abwood Machine Tools’ Rob Nicholas, the company was embarking on a considerable expansion plan that would take it to ‘the next level’. We caught up with him six months later for a quick status update, and to hear all about the launch of the company’s latest grinding machine. PES: Since… Read more »
• Upgrade of existing production lines possible• Cell efficiency can be increased by up to 1 %• PERC cells with efficiency levels of up to 20 % possible• Cost per watt can be further reduced• Product launch at the 27th EU PVSEC Kahl am Main, September 13, 2012 – The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) continues… Read more »
Centrosolar AG is enhancing its warranty conditions. Effective 1 August 2012, the company has introduced a linear performance warranty covering all S-Class panels produced at the Sonnenstromfabrik solar factory. This new linear warranty provides customers with maximum protection of their investment by precisely defining and guaranteeing the minimum performance of their PV system. The new… Read more »
AREVA Solar is collaborating with Sandia National Laboratories on a new concentrated solar power (CSP) installation with thermal energy storage. The CSP storage project combines AREVA’s modular Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector (CLFR) solar design with Sandia Labs’ proven molten salt storage system. This will be the first CSP integration with Sandia Labs’ Molten Salt Test… Read more »
– The local district court in Dresden officially recognizes the plan following the favorable vote of the creditors– Successful restructuring offers prospects for a sustainable future– Injection of fresh capital from the new anchor investor Stefan Quandt– Future product mix will focus on system solutions At today’s assembly, SOLARWATT AG’s creditors voted in favor of… Read more »
The MegaSlate® photovoltaic installation integrated into the building shell produces 540,000 kWh solar electricity over 360° and on 33 different roof areas. This Swiss solar system from Meyer Burger Technology AG facilitates perfect integration into the architectural design language of buildings – suitable for use from single-family houses to large-scale projects. Meyer Burger Technology AG… Read more »
Meyer Burger concentrates production at four main locations worldwide, strengthening the solar technology centre Switzerland and expanding its activities in emerging markets. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) is merging individual production locations as part of its current concentration programme, thus optimising the existing production capacities within the Group. The solar technology centre… Read more »
* First machine for CIGS/CIS modules with a market size of 1200 x 600 mm in the order backlog * SINGULUS adds an additional important component to its offerings for CIGS/CIS Kahl am Main, September 11, 2012 – The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) starts the active marketing of vacuum coating machines for thin-film solar cells… Read more »
Siemens announced at the SolarPACES conference in Marrakech the release of a new solar receiver, the UVAC 6G (Universal Vacuum Air Collector), which further increases thermal heat production for solar power plants. The improved heat generation of the UVAC 6G enables the construction and operation of more efficient power plants that allows solar field operators… Read more »
Advanced glasses increase efficiency of solar components PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2012 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) flat glass business will exhibit its complete line of ultra-low-iron and coated glass products for the solar industry at booth 756 during Solar Power International 2012, Sept. 10-13, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. PPG glass products… Read more »
Be certain of your simulator’s class with portable spectroradiometers from Spectral Evolution. Lawrence, MA – September 10, 2012 – Solar simulators can provide an accepted method for measuring and testing the power ratings of photovoltaic modules and solar panels at the manufacturer’s facility. However, uncertainties in these measurements can significantly impact a manufacturer’s revenue. The… Read more »
• High-tech engineering firm Manz sets world record for thin-film panels in production conditions with total panel efficiency of 14.6% • Efficient production technology used in Manz CIGSfab cuts manufacturing costs • Solar power now at similar cost level as electricity from fossil fuels, much cheaper than offshore wind, and competitive without subsidies Reutlingen, September… Read more »
Easing & Accelerating Solar Energy Adoption DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DuPont) and Distributed Sun LLC (D-SUN) today announced they are collaborating to help drive increased adoption of solar energy through the D-SUN Distributed Solar NetworkTM. Together the companies will advocate best practice specifications, promote data transparency and provide access to a comprehensive suite of analytical tools… Read more »
centrotherm photovoltaics AG has consistently implemented a further step in its ongoing reorganization process. Michael Glatt Maschinenbau GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of centrotherm SiTec GmbH, will be sold to Büechl Handels- und Beteiligungs-KG, a company that has its roots in Regensburg, with effect as of September 5, 2012. As a consequence, centrotherm has successfully taken… Read more »
Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH presented at Intersolar Europe the new SOLIVIA PV Planner – the free and innovative tool for planning and designing PV installations. From August onwards the configuration tool will be available for users at the company website www.solar-inverter.com. The SOLIVIA PV Planner is available in an online and offline version and… Read more »
• Anjan Turlapati to take over as CEO replacing Stefan Säuberlich• Säuberlich to advise SOLON Energy after successful restructuring of the company• No further changes in management planned Berlin, September 3, 2012. Anjan Turlapati is to take over the position of CEO at SOLON Energy GmbH. He will replace Stefan Säuberlich, who is shifting his… Read more »
• BASF presents extensive solar product range at European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Frankfurt/Main, Germany • Ultramid® engineering plastic enables easy mounting of solar panels (AIXTRALIGHT CLIP) • Metal pastes for standard screen printing (CypoSol® S) and BASF’s innovative new laser transfer printing technology (CypoSol® L) Ludwigshafen. BASF will be presenting its… Read more »
The Intersolar South America Summit made its debut in São Paulo, Brazil, on August 15, 2012. The conference, which ran in parallel to the 14th Electrical Installations Exhibition & Conference at the Expo Center Norte, met with a positive response: Speakers from around the world discussed the future of the South American solar industry watched… Read more »
The newest adhesive innovation for enhanced backrail bonding on photovoltaic modules has been shortlisted for the Solar Industry Award 2012. The Sikasil® AS-780 has been nominated in the category of “PV Process Award” as it is recognised in excellence of process improvements in PV module manufacturing. The voting for the shortlisted solutions is now open…. Read more »
Cenpilot impresses in the categories of innovation, functionality and ecology Centrosolar has been awarded the Plus X Award for the newly developed Cenpilot energy management system. This system impressed the panel in the categories of innovation, functionality and ecology. The Plus X Award is the world’s biggest prize for innovative technologies, sports and lifestyle products…. Read more »
With the introduction of T*SOL basic 5.0 in September 2012, Berlin-based Valentin Software will add a practical tool with a modern interface, simple user navigation and new design assistance to the T*SOL® range, providing users with convincing arguments to present to customers considering investing in a solar thermal system. In particular for residential buildings, T*SOL®… Read more »
The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) favors an international “Free Market PV Economy.” A joint initiative of members of the EU solar cell and panel manufacturing industry is requesting the European Commission to investigate whether Chinese competitors dumped PV products at below-market rates on regional markets. As such, IPVEA has reviewed the statements from like-minded… Read more »
Krannich Solar GmbH & Co. KG, a leading wholesaler of photovoltaic systems and SolarEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of end-to-end solar power optimization systems and PV monitoring solutions announced today the global distribution partnership in order to supply the growing demand for SolarEdge innovative products. Krannich Solar will distribute the SolarEdge portfolio including power… Read more »
As part of its ongoing reorganization process, centrotherm photovoltaics AG is continuing its concentration on its core business. In a further step, the operations and financial backing of the Vienna branch, centrotherm power solutions GmbH, are being discontinued. centrotherm power solutions GmbH specializes in engineering services and large-scale project management. The 38 staff who are… Read more »
The Sikasil® AS‐780 is a high performing two component Silicone designed for in‐process bonding of backrails or other mounting devices to PV modules. The PV industry desires to go into the same direction to save overall costs and improve the long term performance. Away from material and labour intensive mechanical fixation with high risks of glass breakages and micro‐cracking in the PV cells. Therefore many solutions of backrails or point holding systems have been introduced into the market but so far no bonding … Read more »
– Berliner Energieagentur begins operation of 1.6 MW system on top of wholesale market – 5,540 solar modules supply electricity for roughly 600 households– SOLON’s SOLfixx, SOLbond Seam and SOLbond Rail systems used in construction Berlin, 20.08.2012 – Berlin, SOLON Energy GmbH has just finished constructing a 1.6 MW photovoltaic system on behalf of Berliner… Read more »
Indium Corporation will feature its enhanced copper-indium-gallium (CIG), copper-gallium (CuGa) rotary sputtering targets, and full family of PV Module Assembly Materials at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) in Frankfurt, Germany, September 25-28, 2012. The sputtering targets are now available in lengths up to 3.2 meters and with monolithic source layer thicknesses up… Read more »
Results with net sales of CHF 307.8 million in line with expectations EBITDA CHF 4.6 million Solid balance sheet structure with sufficient liquidity and high equity ratio Targets for the entire fiscal year 2012 confirmed from today’s point of view Meyer Burger Group reached results for the first half of 2012 that are in line… Read more »
Banks grant insolvency loan to centrotherm photovoltaics AG Financing of business operations secured Thus, current group liquidity of more than EUR 90 million Further important reorganization step Blaubeuren, August 14, 2012 – Banks are granting centrotherm photovoltaics AG an insolvency loan with a volume of approximately EUR 50 million to support its reorganization concept as… Read more »
Customers have confidence in the technology and sector leader Equipment system upgrades, spare parts deliveries and services are secured Presence at important photovoltaic trade fairs Blaubeuren, August 14, 2012 – centrotherm photovoltaics AG has succeeded in seamlessly continuing its business operations during the current insolvency protection proceedings. Despite the continued difficult market situation, new orders… Read more »
LGA structural type analysis – Over 2.5 MWp already sold for commercial buildings Gilching, 09 August 2012. Thanks to LGA certification via type testing/structural type analysis of the Donauer Flat Roof and Flat Roof Duplex mounting frames by the LGA Test Office for Structural Analysis, Donauer Solartechnik has already achieved sales of 2.5 MWp in… Read more »
Oldenburg, Prenzlau, 2 August 2012. aleo solar AG (ISIN: DE000A0JM634) today announced that it generated revenue of EUR 166.4 million in the first six months of 2012. This means that aleo solar’s revenue decreased by 28.3% compared to the first six months of 2011 (EUR 232.0 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in… Read more »
The German solar company Centrosolar is launching an English-language version of the Centrocheck planning tool to the international market. Centrocheck is now available to help installers plan solar installations in any country from Austria to Vietnam. It complements the already established tool for clients in North America where installers use a special online portal customized… Read more »
Cooperation possibilities in the field of solar energy were discussed during the visit to ANTARIS SOLAR of a delegation from the island nation of Vanuatu. Vanuatu is at risk from a rise in the seal level caused by global warming. Not only would cooperation between ANTARIS SOLAR and Vanuatu represent an important step in the… Read more »
• Order exceeding € 7 million for several systems in the thin-film division received• Long-time cooperation partner continues to expand CIGS research• First results already presented in the course of the “German-South African Year of Science” Kahl am Main, July 30, 2012 – SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES (SINGULUS) reports an additional order in the Solar segment. A… Read more »