Category: Solar

Hanwha to Appeal the Recent Decision in France, and Qcells Responds to LONGi’s Claims

Hanwha has appealed the recent decision by the Tribunal Judiciaire of Paris. In response to LONGi’s press release and statements about the decision, Qcells intends to set the record straight. [Berlin, Germany, June 27, 2022] Qcells today confirms that its parent company, Hanwha Solutions Corporation (“Hanwha”), has appealed the recent decision by the Tribunal Judiciaire… Read more »

TrinaTracker Highlights the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Solar PV

20th June 2022, TrinaTracker a global leading tracker solution provider, explains the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Solar industry in Genera 2022. Oscar Aira, Head of Solutions Sales EMEA, participated in the Forum that takes place at the International Energy and Environment trade exhibition “Genera” from 14th to 16th June with the presentation “How… Read more »

Ventus Group sets a benchmark for technological excellence with DNV certification

Ventus Engineering GmbH, supplier of the standard been certified from DNV according to envelope for excellence in wind turbine performance, has end to end optimization solutions within the type approval DNV-SE-0439-2021-10 Certification of Condition Monitoring for Wind Turbines, for its Dynamic Relative Blade Pitch angle Misalignment (DRBPM) inspection service. This innovative technology, consisting of a high-speed… Read more »

BOVIET SOLAR GETS 138-MEGAWATT PV MODULE ORDER FROM LEADING GLOBAL RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPER

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Boviet Solar Technology Co. Ltd. (Boviet Solar), a leading global solar energy technology company specializing in the manufacturing of PERC PV cells, Monofacial and Bifacial PV Modules, has received a 138 MW order to supply PV Modules. The PV Modules will be supplied to a solar project… Read more »

A powerful duo: IBC SOLAR cooperates with Jolywood

Bad Staffelstein, 23 June 2022 – IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of SOLAR energy solutions, cooperates with Jolywood, one of the leading manufacturers of bifacial modules with n-type cells and TOPCon technology. IBC SOLAR is thus expanding its portfolio with two bifacial high-performance modules with 380 and 560 watts of power: the Jolywood Niwa… Read more »

REC Group powers up for growth with APAC appointments

Lee’s primary role at REC is to lead the APAC Sales & Marketing team to deliver sales goals, while building and maintaining customer relationships to grow REC’s presence in the region. Lee spoke of his eagerness to begin the new role: “REC is renowned as one of the world’s best for solar technology and innovation…. Read more »

3D-MICROMAC TO SUPPLY SOLAR CELL LASER CUTTING SYSTEMS TO BOTTERO S.P.A. FOR ENEL GREEN POWER 3-GIGAWATT SOLAR EXPANSION PROJECT

hemnitz, Germany, June 22, 2022—3D-Micromac AG, the industry leader in laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the semiconductor, photovoltaic (PV), medical device and electronics markets, today announced that it has received a multi-system order for its microCELL™ MCS high-throughput laser cutting solution to support Enel Green Power’s TANGO 3-Gigawatt (GW) solar plant expansion project… Read more »

GoodWe Urges Businesses to Plan Ahead for Solar Following Government’s New Energy Strategy

With the UK government’s release of its new renewable energy strategy, GoodWe, a world leader in photovoltaic (PV) technology, has urged businesses to seek expert advice on their solar investments when specifying a system. Energy costs are at their highest in well over a decade, and are predicted to increase even more, prompting many businesses… Read more »

GoodWe Wins Major Award for Outstanding Efficiency, Again

The 2022 System Performance Index (SPI) test named GoodWe, a world leading inverter manufacturer, most efficient Asian inverter for the third year in a row. As part of the Photovoltaic (PV) storage test by the University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, GoodWe’s ET and EH inverters achieved SPIs of 93.4% and 91.2% respectively. All manufacturers… Read more »

Leicester Laser Cutting Firm Cut Costs by Going Green with GoodWe

GoodWe inverters power ADS Laser Cutting’s site in Leicester helping them slash energy costs and carbon emissions. GoodWe, a world leader in photovoltaic (PV) solutions, partnered with Environmental Roofing Services (ERS) and ADS Laser Cutting to provide a green supply of energy and protection from rising energy costs.  Once the site of Fox’s Glacier Mints,… Read more »

Kredence Performance Materials and RENA Technologies team up for additive supply to fast growing Indian PV market

Guetenbach, 07th of June 2022: Kredence Performance Materials Pvt. Ltd. (India) and RENA Technologies GmbH (Germany) are teaming up in the field of supply of additive for alkaline solar cell texturing. The companies will work together to offer the latest version of RENA monoTEX® to the fast growing photovoltaics market in India and this cooperation… Read more »

New ‘as-a-service solution’ helps businesses to ‘match’ energy use with environmental goals

Against a backdrop of unprecedented energy price rises, ABB extends its Ability™ Energy Manager solution with the launch of its new Matching edition, allowing businesses to ‘match’ their energy consumption with the right decisions to make their facilities more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The concept was designed by Tallarna, winners of ABB’s 2021 Startup Challenge,… Read more »

IBC SOLAR Competence Center celebrates 10-year anniversary

Bad Staffelstein, 14 June 2022 – IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions, is pleased to announce ten years of successfully conducted trainings at its Competence Centre. Since 2012, 20,800 participants have benefited from the internal and external training with in-person and online events covering all aspects of consulting, planning and installing… Read more »

IBC SOLAR Competence Center celebrates 10-year anniversary

Bad Staffelstein, 14 June 2022 – IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions, is pleased to announce ten years of successfully conducted trainings at its Competence Centre. Since 2012, 20,800 participants have benefited from the internal and external training with in-person and online events covering all aspects of consulting, planning and installing… Read more »

Market survey by EUPD shows BYD Battery-Box has the largest market share for residential pv energy storage systems in Germany

Shenzhen/Berlin, June 13, 2022 – The market analysts of EUPD expect 200,000 residential storage systems to be installed in 2022. On the supplier side the analysts see BYD Battery-Box as the leading brand with the highest market share. BYD Co. Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rechargeable batteries, is delighted by the strong… Read more »

RWE acquires 1.4-gigawatt power plant from Vattenfall and develops Eemshaven site into a leading energy and hydrogen hub in Northwest Europe

RWE will acquire the gas-fired power plant ‘Magnum’ at Eemshaven, the Netherlands, in the province of Groningen from Vattenfall. The two companies have signed an agreement to this effect. The plant, which has been in operation since 2013, is one of the most modern power plants of its kind and has an installed capacity of… Read more »

Qcells Announces Solar Panel Manufacturing Expansion Will Be in Dalton, Georgia

[Seoul, South Korea, May 26, 2022] Qcells, the world’s leading clean energy solutions provider, announces today that its new solar panel manufacturing facility will be located in Dalton, Georgia. The $171 million investment will boost production of advanced photovoltaic modules that will help the U.S. achieve its goals of decarbonizing the electric grid and creating… Read more »

Enel to Provide Reliable and Sustainable Electricity across its Networks with world’s first 24kV SF6-free Ring Main Units

Enel Global Infrastructure & Networks will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide reliable and sustainable power across its networks in Italy and Spain thanks to the installation of ABB’s innovative SF6-free Ring Main Units (RMUs), specifically designed for Enel’s requirements. The project represents an important step towards delivering increasingly sustainable power grids, as ABB’s low… Read more »

Where Art Meets Science: The Novartis Pavill Opens in Basel, Switzerland

The Novartis Pavillon designed by AMDL CIRCLE and Michele De Lucchi has opened in Basel, Switzerland. The organic photovoltaics global leader ASCA, an ARMOR group company, functionally designed and produced more than 10,000 diamond- and triangle-shaped solar modules with ten different sizes and laminated them into polycarbonate. As they can take any shape and size,… Read more »

TrinaTracker launches SuperTrack a smart tracker control system that increases power production by up to 3% to 8%

May 12th 2022, TrinaTracker, a leading tracker solutions provider, launches SuperTrack, an innovative smart control system and showcases Vanguard 1P tracker at the Intersolar Europe Exhibition in Munich. SuperTrack includes a Smart Tracking algorithm that increases energy production by up to 3% to 8% compared with the conventional tracking algorithms. SuperTrack intelligent tracking combines Smart… Read more »

Pfeiffer Vacuum Opens New Leak Detection and Vacuum Technology Facility in Indianapolis, Indiana

Asslar, May 16, 2022. Pfeiffer Vacuum, one of the world’s leading providers of vacuum and leak detection solutions for the semiconductor as well as the analytical, industrial and research & development markets, opened up a new 40,000 square foot facility on May 13th. This state-of-the-art facility is located at 4037 Guion Lane, Indianapolis, Indiana. The… Read more »

Soltec supplies SFOne to generate 83 MW in new Minas Gerais project, Brazil

Murcia, May 11, 2022.– Soltec, integrated supplier of solutions for solar tracking photovoltaic plants, will supply trackers capable of generating 83 MW in a new solar plant in the Minas Gerais region, Brazil. The solar plant, owned by Mercury Renew, Solatio and Sunrise, will be equipped with Soltec’s single-axis SFOne tracker. Over 154,000 modules and… Read more »

Huawei Collaborates with Global Partners and Customers to Build a Low Carbon Society at Intersolar Europe 2022

At Intersolar Europe 2022, held at Messe München, Germany, Huawei shared its commitment to collaborating with partners and customers and empowering them with innovative FusionSolar Smart PV solutions for a better, greener, and smarter future. Under the theme of “Building a low-carbon smart society”, Huawei invited its global clients and partners to experience the progress… Read more »

Intersolar Europe 2022: REC launches new world’s highest-power solar panel for residential installations with G12 HJT cells

With up to 430 Wp packed into less than two square meters, the new REC Alpha Pure-R hits the sweet spot in terms of its power output, size, weight, and handling. REC’s latest panel innovation builds on the lead-free and RoHS compliant REC Alpha Pure Series, which just won the prestigious 2022 Intersolar Award. Munich,… Read more »

TrinaTracker launches SuperTrack a smart tracker control system that increases power production by up to 3% to 8%

May 12th 2022, TrinaTracker, a leading tracker solutions provider, launches SuperTrack, an innovative smart control system and showcases Vanguard 1P tracker at the Intersolar Europe Exhibition in Munich. SuperTrack includes a Smart Tracking algorithm that increases energy production by up to 3% to 8% compared with the conventional tracking algorithms. SuperTrack intelligent tracking combines Smart… Read more »

Groundbreaking Ceremony in Austria Launches Agri Photovoltaics Test Site

Neusling, Germany, May 10, 2022 – IDEEMATEC and EWS Consulting cooperation sees commencement of a 5.5 hectare research facility, Sonnenfeld Bruck an der Leitha, in Austria. A groundbreaking ceremony took place this week to mark the commencement of this state-of-the-art Agri PV research facility, with commissioning due to be completed in September. The site is… Read more »

ETIP PV Annual Conference 2022

The European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) has successfully finished its 2022 virtual annual conference. The Conference “SHAPING EUROPE’S ENERGY FUTURE WITH PHOTOVOLTAICS – Sustainable manufacturing and deployment” has discussed in four sessions the challenges of the transition to climate neutrality and a sustainable future with Photovoltaics. These two topics will become… Read more »

Soltec participates in Intersolar Europe trade fair with its SFOne

Murcia, May 9, 2022.- Soltec will showcase its SFOne tracker at the Intersolar Europe Fair, held this week from May 11 – 13 in Munich (Germany). Intersolar Europe is one of the most important, anticipated events in the international solar energy arena, bringing together key companies in the industry. The SFOne will be Soltec’s technology… Read more »

EDPR reaches a net profit of 66 million euros in Q1, 75% above the previous year

London, UK, 04 May 2022. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the fourth largest renewable energy producer in the world, has reached a net profit of 66 million euros in the first quarter of 2022, 75% above the previous year. This figure was partially offset by higher taxes, financials and higher non-controlling interest, among others. EDPR now… Read more »

Meyer Burger presents new features for solar modules and optimized solar roof tiles at Intersolar Europe

Meyer Burger stands for market-leading energy yield from the same surface area, as demonstrated with its new module generation: At this year’s Intersolar trade fair in Munich from May 11 to 13, the company will be presenting a further evolution of its innovative product portfolio. A new generation of the proven Heterojunction/SmartWire solar modules Meyer… Read more »

Jurchen Technology and Stäubli partnering for the manufacturing of two new TÜV-certified cabling products

We are excited to announce Jurchen Technology’s new partnership with Stäubli to serve the market with high quality, certified eBoS Products and Solutions. Both Companies will serve the market under its own brand. By teaming up for this offering, two experts meet. The Stäubli know-how in developing advanced contact technology and designing quality products pairs… Read more »

Intelligent photovoltaic solutions

Huawei Smart photovoltaic (PV) solutions take solar technology to the next level. Simple monitoring of PV systems makes it possible to gauge operation and identify potential for optimisation. Smart technology from Huawei can also help increase efficiency, ensuring maximum return on investment. As an international leader in advanced and efficient solar technology, Huawei’s inverters, optimisers,… Read more »

IBC SOLAR at Intersolar 2022

Bad Staffelstein, 26 April 2022 – At Intersolar Europe 2022 from 11 to 13 May 2022, IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of SOLAR energy solutions will exhibit solutions of its three business areas: residential, commercial & industrial and powerplants. In addition, the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and is underscoring its… Read more »

Meyer Burger is developing additional production capacity for solar modules in Germany, thereby optimizing the expansion to 1.4 gigawatts for 2023

Meyer Burger Technology AG is developing a new module production facility with an additional 400 Megawatts (MW) at the Freiberg (Germany) site, using space in its logistics center in the immediate proximity of the existing plant. To this end, the company is using solar cell capacities from the production site in Thalheim (Bitterfeld-Wolfen) that are… Read more »

Italian factory sets the benchmark for carbon reductions – Mission to Net Zero achieved through upgrades and digitalisation that deliver a 25 percent reduction in carbon emissions across the facility

ABB’s 45,000 sq m facility in Dalmine, Italy, is proving that green factories don’t necessarily have to be new build factories, as investments in energy efficient technology and digitalization enabled the historical Medium Voltage (MV) circuit breaker and switchgear manufacturing site achieve Mission to Zero status. Mission to Zero is part of ABB’s journey toward… Read more »

BayWa r.e. sets up its first floating solar farm in Thailand with UBE

Bangkok, 19 April 2022: Renewables firm BayWa r.e. has worked with one of Thailand’s leading manufacturers and distributors of processed cassava products – Ubon Bio Ethanol PCL (UBE) to set up its first floating solar platform in Ubon Ratchathani,  The Floating Photovoltaic farm, often termed “floatovoltaic”, is expected to generate 2.3 MW or about 4,440… Read more »