In line with the measures taken by the Swiss Federal Council to combat the coronavirus, the 21st Annual General Meeting of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) was held today without physical presence of the shareholders on site at the company’s headquarters in Thun Through the independent proxy, 1’090’249’228 registered shares were represented,… Read more »
Category: Solar
Delta’s New Generation M50A Flex Three-phase Solar Inverter Delivers More System Design Flexibility
Lower weight, simpler installation, and integration of 6 MPP trackers TENINGEN, Germany, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, has launched a new generation of its M50A Flex, 50 kW solar inverter for photovoltaic arrays. Following the successful launch of M70A last year, the M50A Flex inherits… Read more »
BELECTRIC builds one of the largest floating PV plants in Israel for EDF
Innovative solar project with an installed capacity of 19.3 megawatts peak will be finalized by the end of 2021 BELECTRIC also awarded as operation and maintenance service provider Kolitzheim (Germany) / Be`er Sheva (Israel) – BELECTRIC, a German based company, is further increasing its footprint in Israel’s growing solar industry by building a floating PV… Read more »
SolarEdge Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
MILPITAS, Calif. — May 3, 2021. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights Revenues of $405.5 million Revenues from solar products of $376.4 million GAAP gross margin of 34.5% Non-GAAP gross margin of… Read more »
GP JOULE BREAKS GROUND ON CONCORD PACIFIC 106-MW SOLAR PORTFOLIO IN ALBERTA
Canadian EPC leader combines proprietary racking solution to deliver high reliability and low cost of energy in province’s windiest region TORONTO, April 29, 2021 — GP JOULE North America, a subsidiary of GP JOULE GmbH and leader in utility-scale solar Engineering, Procurement and Construction, with proprietary racking solutions, has broken ground on a 106-megawatt solar… Read more »
IBC SOLAR and Enphase Energy enter into distribution partnership for microinverters and storage systems
System provider expands its inverter portfolio with additional technology Bad Staffelstein / Germany, 29 April 2021 – IBC SOLAR AG, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) systems and energy storage, is adding microinverters and storage systems from Enphase Energy Inc. to its product range with immediate effect. Enphase is a global energy management technology company… Read more »
LONGi releases Q1 2021 and full year 2020 results
LONGi, the world leading solar technology company, has released its 2020 annual report to shareholders worldwide, showing continued revenue growth and significant increase in global shipments. During 2020, the company continued with its customer value oriented approach, providing reliable and efficient products and services to the market. According to the annual report, LONGi achieved 2020… Read more »
Save up to 67 percent on operating costs in commercial buildings
my-PV uses photovoltaic power for thermal building component activation Neuzeug, Austria. Solar company my-PV has developed a solar-power system using thermal concrete-core activation in commercial buildings: An electric underfloor heating system releases excess solar energy as heat to the building foundation. Thanks to this storage concept, my-PV utilizes saving operating costs. Since photovoltaic systems do… Read more »
Offshore wind a big driver of generation installed under CfD scheme
Research from Cornwall Insight shows that the role of Contracts for Difference (CfD)generators in the electricity market continues to expand, and Allocation Round 4 (AR4) to be held later in 2021 will only expand this role further. Key findings 5.2GW of installed capacity supported by the CfD scheme by the end of 2020, providing GB… Read more »
The Center for High Efficiency Solar Cells – Fraunhofer ISE Inaugurates New Lab Building
Fraunhofer ISE has been developing photovoltaic technologies, since it was founded forty years ago. Over this period, the institute’s research has contributed significantly to the establishment of solar electricity today as the most cost-effective form of energy supply worldwide. In order to maintain and strengthen its global leadership position in solar energy research, Fraunhofer ISE… Read more »
New Fronius charging solution for electric cars
The Austrian expert in energy solutions is launching the Fronius Wattpilot in May 2021. The Wattpilot is aimed at all electric car drivers, regardless of whether they have their own photovoltaic system or not. It is particularly easy to install and is one of the few products on the market which can switch between single-phase… Read more »
THE SMARTER E EUROPE TO BE HELD AS THE SMARTER E EUROPE RESTART 2021 IN OCTOBER
Munich/Pforzheim, April 27, 2021 – Due to the pandemic, The smarter E Europe and its four concurrent energy exhibitions Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe and EM-Power Europe will no longer take place from July 21–23, 2021. Instead, The smarter E Europe Restart 2021 will be staged at Messe München from October 6–8. The smarter… Read more »
RP Global and Tartessos power development partner up to develop a 300 MWp solar project in Spain
Spanish project developer Tartessos concludes a service agreement with RP Global as the two renewable energy companies set out to develop a 300 MWp PV project together in the Castilla-León region in Spain. “RP Global is a recognised international player with over 35 years of experience in the market and a well-established team of development… Read more »
Meyer Burger sets new industry standards and unveils its high-performance solar modules at digital product premiere
Industry-leading solar modules based on patented Swiss technology produced in Germany with additional energy yield of up to 20 percent compared to standard products Three different product variants available: white, black and glass-glass in standard size for roof systems and weight less than 20 kilograms Rethinking solar energy according to the guiding principle “The best…. Read more »
Tandem Photovoltaics Enables New Heights in Solar Cell Efficiencies – 35.9 % for III-V//Silicon Solar Cell
Fraunhofer ISE has been conducting cutting-edge research in photovoltaics for forty years. Continually the institute has brought forth record cell efficiencies in different material classes and made important contributions in reducing the costs of solar electricity, which is the cheapest form of energy generation today. Photovoltaics, along with wind energy, is the central pillar of… Read more »
Ecoppia’ s advanced robotic technology now powers automated solar panel cleaning at AES California site
Ecoppia’s water-free robotic cleaning technology performs fully automated nightly cleaning of solar modules to ensure peak performance year round Tel Aviv, ISRAEL– April 21, 2021 – Ecoppia, the world-leader in robotic cleaning technology for photovoltaic solar sites, announced today that it has completed the installation of its robots at a solar site in California, USA,… Read more »
Solar thermal software expanded in new version T*SOL 2021
With the new version T*SOL 2021, the design software for solar thermal systems from Valentin Software has been adapted to the latest guidelines and expanded to reflect market changes. Each component (collectors, pipes, storage tanks, heat generators, etc.) can be parameterized individually from pre-configured solar thermal system variants. Several simulations, both to optimize the system… Read more »
Solar thermal software expanded in new version T*SOL 2021
With the new version T*SOL 2021, the design software for solar thermal systems from Valentin Software has been adapted to the latest guidelines and expanded to reflect market changes. Each component (collectors, pipes, storage tanks, heat generators, etc.) can be parameterized individually from pre-configured solar thermal system variants. Several simulations, both to optimize the system… Read more »
WINAICO expands GEMINI module series by 370 Watt Full Black
New WST-MGL GEMINI series with modified module dimensions Creglingen, 21.04.2021 – WINAICO Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s largest solar module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd., announces a new 370 Watt Full Black module and changes the module dimensions at the same time. The new WST-MGL GEMINI series consists of 120 monocrystalline half-cells… Read more »
Europe solar technology tenders activity rises 28% in Q1 2021
Europe solar technology tenders in Q1 2021 saw 60 tenders announced, marking a rise of 28% over the last four-quarter average of 47, according to GlobalData’s power industry tenders database. The proportion of solar technology tenders by category tracked by GlobalData in the quarter was as follows: Project Implementation with 43 tenders and a 71.7%… Read more »
Meyer Burger secures sustainable supply chain for production of highly efficient “clean” solar modules
Before the start of the production, Meyer Burger concludes contracts with several wafer suppliers as planned All suppliers confirm sustainable production of solar wafers made of polysilicon “Made in Europe” Meyer Burger Technology Ltd concludes contracts with several suppliers for the supply of sustainably produced wafers, thus securing its new production of high-efficiency solar cells… Read more »
Meyer Burger secures sustainable supply chain for production of highly efficient “clean” solar modules
Before the start of the production, Meyer Burger concludes contracts with several wafer suppliers as planned All suppliers confirm sustainable production of solar wafers made of polysilicon “Made in Europe” Meyer Burger Technology Ltd concludes contracts with several suppliers for the supply of sustainably produced wafers, thus securing its new production of high-efficiency solar cells… Read more »
How electric vehicles can breathe new life into our cities
Climate change and accompanying environmental degradations have had tremendous impact on our natural systems and led to new and fatal diseases, as well as decimating our global economy. But as we begin to overcome one of our generation’s greatest challenges, the coronavirus, Earth Day and this year’s theme of Restore our Earth reminds us of… Read more »
Hydrogen plants in South Australia could be profitable
Research from Cornwall Insight Australia shows that if a hydrogen plant had been in operation in South Australia this summer, it could have made a profit of ~$2.3mn. This is based on a 20% utilisation and includes the expected quarterly repayment on the $593 million of government debt with interest, operating costs, and the net… Read more »
r Vacuum presents extension to DigiLine series: Total pressure vacuum gauges with digital signal output
Modular concept, suitable for harsh environments Profinet and EtherCAT interfaces Capacitance gauges, CCT Asslar, Germany, April 20, 2021. For more than 20 years now, Pfeiffer Vacuum’s portfolio has included its comprehensive DigiLine range of digital total vacuum pressure gauges, which can be modularly adapted to suit any industrial vacuum application. These gauges allow reliable measurement… Read more »
Q CELLS supplies 287 MW of modules for large-scale solar project in Angola
Hundreds of thousands of solar panels from Q CELLS are being installed across two sites in Angola, forming the backbone of a 370 MW PV project that will become the largest in sub-Saharan Africa once completed. Shipments of vast quantities of Q CELLS solar panels is underway to an ambitious solar project in Angola that,… Read more »
LONGi cooperates with PowerField to develop solar park in the Netherlands
LONGi, the world leading solar technology company, has announced a cooperation with PowerField, its partner in the Netherlands, to deploy 15.49MW of its Hi-MO 4 modules at Ter Apelkanaal, one of three production locations of the Dutch potato starch producer Royal Avebe. As a result of a joint collaboration between Royal Avebe and PowerField, a… Read more »
DNV advises Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) during the development of the 1.5 GW Sudair Solar PV plant
Saudi Arabia’s largest solar farm, one of the world’s largest PV plants by capacity, will power 185,000 homes DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 19 April 2021 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has acted as technical consultant to Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) during the development of the Sudair 1.5 GW solar PV… Read more »
Power Roll signs agreement with Thermax Global to develop the market for solar film in India
Sunderland, UK 16 April 2021 – Power Roll, a developer of unique, low-cost, and lightweight flexible solar film has announced an agreement with Thermax Group, a leading energy and environment solutions provider, to develop the market for solar film in India. The agreement will see the companies collaborate to assess the market potential for scale… Read more »
Poland set to surpass 2030 solar PV installation target, says GlobalData
Solar photovoltaic (PV) accounted for 8.1% of Poland’s total power capacity in 2020 and this is estimated to reach 21% in 2030. GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, estimates that Poland will have renewable power capacity of around 33.7 GW by 2030, of which 14.5 GW capacity will be solar photovoltaic (PV). Poland’s current… Read more »
Fraunhofer ISE Sets New World Record of 26 Percent Efficiency for Both-Sides-Contacted Solar Cell
A team of researchers led by Dr. Armin Richter of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE achieved a record conversion efficiency of 26.0 percent for both-sides contacted silicon solar cells. In the recently published Nature Energy article “Design Rules for High-Efficiency Both-Sides-Contacted Silicon Solar Cell with Balanced Charge Carrier Transport and Recombination Losses” Download… Read more »
AEROCOMPACT presents piling systems for medium-sized solar parks onto the market
Satteins, Austria, April 14, 2021. Austrian manufacturer of PV mounting systems AEROCOMPACT presents its new COMPACTGround RAM-X product range for solar parks with more than 500 kWp output. In addition to the high energy density, the company has paid particular attention to quick assembly and maximum use of space in the series, which will be… Read more »
Sharp announces new solar webinar series
Hamburg, 14th April 2021 – Sharp Energy Solutions Europe is delighted to announce the launch of a new webinar series, aimed at highlighting the latest market insights and Sharp’s innovations, technologies and services for specific segments, territories and customers in the EMEA region. The in-depth webinar series will launch on 14th April with Celia Alcaraz, Key… Read more »
Meyer Burger signs distribution partnership with Solarmarkt for its high-performance solar modules in Switzerland
2020 is the year of transformation from a supplier of production equipment to a leading technology manufacturer of solar cells and solar modules Largest Swiss distributor of solar products adds Meyer Burger to its portfolio Market launch planned for 27 April, delivery starting in July Meyer Burger’s solar modules can be ordered from Solarmarkt and… Read more »
Tigo Intellectual Property Infringement Lawsuit against APS Continues to Grow
Complaint Against APSystems and parent Zhejiang Yuneng Technology Co., Ltd. Covers Five Patents April 13, 2021, Campbell CA – Tigo Energy, Inc., the solar industry worldwide leader in Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics), has filed a new lawsuit against Altenergy Power Systems (“APsystems”), in addition to its current ongoing case. The complaint includes four… Read more »
Attorney-at-law Urs Schenker nominated as member of the Board of Directors of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd
The Board of Directors of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd announced today the proposal of attorney-at-law Urs Schenker for election to the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 4 May 2021. Urs Schenker (born 1957) has extensive experience in the areas of restructuring, financing, capital markets, M&A, and corporate law. He has been… Read more »