Solis to Raise $100M and Double Production Capacity
String inverter leader builds new factory to meet global demand for solar Zhejiang, China – May 13, 2020. Ginlong Technologies (Stock Code: 300763.SZ), a global leader in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, announced plans to raise over $100M USD (» 700M Chinese Yuan), through a non-public offering to finance the expansion of its manufacturing capacity. Facing […]
Breakthrough by CUHK Engineering in Battery Research Electrolyte Made with Skin Cream Ingredients Enables Stable and Non-flammable Aqueous Li-ion Batteries
A research team led by Prof. Yi-Chun LU from the Faculty of Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has taken a critical step forward in improving high-energy batteries by introducing a novel electrolyte to the aqueous lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. This electrolyte is commonly used in skin cream. It is inexpensive, inflammable, less […]
NKT wins order to connect large Danish solar farm to the power grid
The Danish utility N1 is preparing to connect the Danish solar farm Vandel III to the power grid to support the transition to renewable energy. NKT has won the order of approximately 135 km of high-voltage power cables to reinforce the local power grid to ensure efficient distribution. NKT has been awarded the order for […]
SunSpec Rapid Shutdown Ecosystem Doubles as Companies Embrace Certification
Industry Leaders Unite in Support of Rapid Shutdown Standard SAN JOSE, Calif., May 13, 2020—The SunSpec Alliance is pleased to report that six additional SunSpec members have announced products and services supporting the SunSpec Communication Signal for Rapid Shutdown standard, bringing the size of the SunSpec Rapid Shutdown ecosystem to 12 companies. SunSpec Rapid Shutdown […]
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd – Ordinary General Meeting 2020: Shareholders approve all proposals of the Board of Directors
In accordance with the measures taken by the Swiss Federal Council to contain the spread of coronavirus, the 20th ordinary General Meeting of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) was held on May 13, 2020 at the company’s headquarters in Thun, without any of the shareholders being physically present. 232’256’247 registered shares were […]
Sharp Energy Solutions Europe increases solar module product guarantee to 15 years
Offering an industry leading product guarantee period for single-glass modules London, 12 May 2020 – Sharp Energy Solutions Europe has extended the product guarantee retroactively from 10 to 15 years for its solar module types NUJB, NUJC, NUAC, NUJD and NDAF. The new guarantee is valid for products delivered to the end user from 1 […]
Brazillian solar PV sector to experience combined effect of falling economy and COVID-19, says GlobalData
Increasing import costs, fall in electricity consumption and indefinitely postponed auctions are likely to impact the momentum of the Brazillian solar PV sector, with the annual installed capacity expected to decline to 0.7GW in 2020 from 1.3 GW in 2019, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The weakening of the Brazilian economy due […]
Photon Energy Reports 26.6% Revenue Growth in Q1 2020 Despite COVID-19 Crisis
· YoY revenues up by 26.6% to EUR 5.316 million in Q1 2020 due to outstanding power production, EPC business in Australia and O&M services in Europe, boosting EBITDA by 28.9% to EUR 1.391 million · The global proprietary portfolio of PV power plants topped 60 MWp · The company partnered with Australian technology company […]
Nclave becomes the first Spanish manufacturer of solar structures to get ISO 45001 certification
The leading company in design, manufacturing and supply of solar trackers and fixed tilt structures has earned the ISO 45001 certification. This is an international regulation applied to health and safety management system at work; destined to protect workers and visitors against accidents and work-related illnesses. This certification has been created to reduce any harmful […]
FURTHER EUROPEAN SOLAR RECORDS TO FOLLOW IN 2020 – SOLARGIS
High April solar resource levels in the UK and Germany drive new production records, while new capacity helps Spain hit record production despite below average resource in March As GHI increases in the summer months, further records are expected, but more investment in forecasting is needed to manage curtailment and price cannibalisation risks Bratislava, 12th […]
