Latest U.S. PV Leaderboard report by Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables marks Q CELLS’ continued leadership in the residential market for 10 consecutive quarters. [Irvine, United States, April 7, 2020] Q CELLS announced today that it has retained top market share in the U.S. residential and commercial solar module markets, highlighting the Company’s consistent leadership… Read more »
FuturaSun photovoltaic modules for the desalination plant realized by Genius Watter on the island of Boa Vista in the Cape Verde archipelago: drinking water for the desert area. A sustainable project in environmental, economic and social terms. Since December 2020 an offgrid desalination plant, realized by Genius Watter and powered by FuturaSun photovoltaic modules, has… Read more »
The 12-month study outlines practical steps to minimize operational risks and extend working life of solar projects built in extreme weather environments. Northbrook, Illinois – April 7, 2021 – Increased understanding of reoccurring weather events, such as sand, dust and hailstorms, is critical to driving future project efficiencies and extending photovoltaic (PV) module lifetimes, according… Read more »
The average procurement of dynamic Firm Frequency Response (FFR) has recently sat well below each month’s requirement. According to research from Cornwall Insight, only 55%* of the requirement has been procured in FFR tenders over the past five months, dampened by the recent high price volatility. Meanwhile, volumes procured in the recently launched Dynamic Containment… Read more »
Ingeteam Wind Energy, the global specialist in wind energy drivetrain technology, announces that its firmware development methodology has been shown to significantly reduce the critical on-site validation and certification phase thanks to its robust qualification process. This speeds up the time to market and commercial production capacity of new wind farm developments whilst ensuring the… Read more »
‘- Q.PARTNERs can now redeem their Q.POINTs for a premium subscription to Aurora [Irvine, Calif., March 31, 2021] Q CELLS, a renowned total energy solutions provider in solar cell and module, energy storage, downstream project business and energy retail, has partnered with Aurora Solar to help the Company’s installers expand revenue and streamline delivery with… Read more »
Q CELLS took first place among all solar module manufacturers in the “Solar Technology” category 2021, and received top marks for overall satisfaction, willingness to recommend and re-selection. The award from the series “Germany’s Most Popular Suppliers” is based on the ratings of more than 40,000 German consumers. [Berlin, Germany, March 31, 2021] The seal “Germany’s… Read more »
Power Roll, a developer of ultra-low-cost and lightweight flexible solar film has announced a strategic partnership with one of Japan’s leading energy companies. The partnership sets out a range of research and development activities to establish the market potential and use cases for solar film in Japan. Flexible and lightweight solar film will expand the… Read more »
Sulzer offers interactive pump training courses for operators and maintenance engineers Would you like to pit your knowledge against that of one of Sulzer’s pump training experts? Join the company’s free online training sessions to learn more about the operation and maintenance of these important assets. Understanding the basic principles and internal workings of a… Read more »
High tech for the metalworking industry Versatility is also valued and demanded in an industrial setting, to be able to meet current and future requirements. Messer Cutting Systems GmbH from Groß-Umstadt has now created a truly all-inclusive package and the first cutting solution to meet this concept with their new ELEMENT platform. It shines not… Read more »
A 50MW solar farm developed by Anesco has been given the green light by East Lindsey District Council, with the company gearing up for its latest wave of large-scale solar projects. The 60-hectare ‘Low Farm’ site is located in Wainfleet, near Skegness. Once complete, the solar farm will generate enough clean energy to power an… Read more »
MADRID, March 30, 2021 – Nextracker™, a Flex company, announced that is has been selected by Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente (SOLARIA) to supply 125 megawatts of its world-leading solar tracker technology, NX Horizon™ for numerous project sites in Spain. Solaria will utilize Nextracker’s smart solar tracker technology, NX Horizon, to maximize performance and minimize operational costs. The announcement comes… Read more »
RES, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, is spearheading a renaissance in solar development in the UK&I to support the Green Recovery, with a sizeable pipeline of new projects totaling in excess of a gigawatt. A new era of large-scale, low cost solar farms capable of powering in excess of 250,000 homes per… Read more »
EUPD Research’s industry seal validates trust and satisfaction of installers across Europe and Australia with BYD’s Battery-Box energy storage series March 29 2021 – BYD Co. Ltd, the world’s leading supplier of rechargeable lithium batteries, has been awarded the “Top Brand PV 2021” in the category storage for the European market. The industry seal validates… Read more »
Q CELLS has today announced that the company filed a patent infringement complaint in Germany with the Regional Court of Düsseldorf against Astronergy Solarmodule GmbH, on March 12, 2021. Q CELLS has also filed separate patent infringement complaints in France with the High Court of Paris on March 19, 2021. The filing in Germany against… Read more »
Optimized for quick and easy installation, suitability to numerous rooftop properties, and boasting excellent aerodynamics, the Q.FLAT-G6 lets solar power shine atop the blank canvas of a flat rooftop. Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar installations form one of the three main pillars of the PV industry, alongside residential and utility-scale, and is a sector with… Read more »
This is the year to take action and tackle climate change head-on for the realisation of national sustainability commitments. RenewableUK and Solar Energy UK have teamed up to present a one-of-a-kind virtual event series designed specifically to bring together buyers and sellers of clean energy to explore opportunities, learn how to remove barriers to procurement… Read more »
Innovative and Flexible IEC certified TS4-A-O Supports Modules and Inverters around the World March 25, 2021, Campbell CA – Tigo Energy, Inc., the solar industry worldwide leader in Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics), today announced a new version of its flagship TS4-A-O optimizer, which increases its rated module power to an industry-leading 700 watts…. Read more »
EUPD Research confers “Top Brand PV” Award again Creglingen, 25.03.2021 – WINAICO again received the “Top Brand PV” award in the MODULE category in 2021 from the Bonn-based market research company EUPD Research. Every year, EUPD Research conducts surveys among installers in the global core markets as part of the “Global PV Installer Monitor” and… Read more »
EUPD Research interviewed around 1,200 PV installation companies on their buying behavior, the brands they carry in their portfolios and much more.Ginlong Solis achieved excellent results in terms of customer choice, brand awareness, satisfaction and recommendation resulting in the award, Top Brand PV company 2021. The landscape in the European PV markets is highly competitive… Read more »
For the second consecutive year, the “Top Brand PV SEAL award” given to APsystems, is the outcome of an analysis based on a survey with 100 French PV installers. The data collected from installers in the second half of 2020 form the basis of this result. “EUPD Research has more than 20 years of experience… Read more »
Across the world, countries are facing increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, slow down climate change, and protect the environment for future generations. Globally, China, the U.S. and Brazil continue to lead the charge when it comes to renewable energy capacity[i], however amongst these big players, Italy is setting a new standard when it… Read more »
Q CELLS one of just three module manufacturers to receive the ‘Top Brand PV’ seal for eight years in a row in Europe. The company has also been awarded the same seal in Australia for the sixth year in succession, boosting solid branding foundations to accelerate the transformation of Q CELLS in a total energy… Read more »
(Wels, 23/03/2021) From March 2021, the innovative GEN24 Plus hybrid inverter will also be available in a Primo variant for single-phase markets. It will be launched in power categories from 3.0 – 6.0 kW and combines maximum yield, top flexibility and ease of use in one compact and stylish high-tech device. Useful online tools for… Read more »
Following the successful cooperation with the Renewables and Storage Development (RSD) Business Unit of MYTILINEOS (METKA EGN) in Greece, Huawei extends its business partnership with MYTILINEOS globally, signing a memorandum of cooperation regarding the supply of innovative and reliable Huawei string inverters, for PV plants including but not limited to the UK, Uzbekistan, Spain and… Read more »
The partnership will advance clean energy technology accessibility to more communities SMA America is proud to announce that the company is now a national equipment supplier for GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer. The partnership will build on the organizations’ mutual goals to extend access to clean, affordable energy technologies in communities across… Read more »
FIMER has supplied its inverters to Nepal’s largest private solar project, which was recently commissioned in Dhalbekar region through Kushal Projects Nepal Pvt Ltd. The prestigious 10MW project will feature FIMER’s central inverter PVS980-58 5MVA and 1MVA and will supply renewable power to well-known tourist areas including Janakpuri, as well as help to reduce power… Read more »
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announces that it has reached an agreement to sell its Advanced Solar business in backsheet products to Worthen Industries, Inc., a company specializing in polymer technologies for multiple end-markets. In September 2020, DSM announced it had reached an agreement to sell the… Read more »
T-4 Capacity Market (CM) auctions have traditionally been a potential signal for new-build generation with their longer-term procurement structure. However, research from Cornwall Insight on the T-4 CM auctions has seen an irregular new build development pattern emerge. In the seven T-4 auctions held since the CM’s inception, 12.6GW of new build capacity has been… Read more »
Exclusive access to photovoltaic and battery storage assets in the United Kingdom Almost tripling Pacifico’s pipeline to more than 1.6 GW and further diversification Important milestone towards becoming a platform for project developers London, Tuesday 16th March 2021 – Today, Pacifico Renewables Yield AG (ISIN: DE000A2YN371) (“Pacifico”), an independent renewable energy producer listed in the… Read more »
Amid ambitions solar growth forecasts for Europe in 2021, Q CELLS charts an expansion of new trends that could forever alter the dynamics of the continent’s energy landscape. As market leader in many of Europe’s main solar markets, Q CELLS expects that 2021 will be a year like no other. Analysis of government policy, assessment… Read more »
GoodWe(Stock Code: 688390), a world-leading PV inverter and energy storage solutions manufacturer, has signed a 100MW distribution agreement with GS Global, a Fortune 500 company. Founded in 1954, GS Global is at the forefront of GS group’s global business. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company operates a global international business network in more than… Read more »
On this historic day, marks a significant cooperation between the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA) and the ASEAN Centre For Energy (ACE) via the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The main focus of the MOU is on an industry-based capacity building. This MoU was signed by the Executive Director of ACE, Dr. Nuki… Read more »
Imeon Energy has been selected among the 1000 solutions of the international Solar Impulse label as an “Efficient solution”, with the aim of highlighting sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Imeon Energy, the French leader in hybrid solar inverters, takes very seriously the main challenges of the 21st century: global warming and the limitation of natural… Read more »
Innovative solar project in the Netherlands with an installed capacity of 6.1megawatts peak will be finalised by the end of 2021 RWE continues to grow its Dutch wind and solar portfolio with Solar Park Amer as the latest construction project RWE, one of the world’s leading companies for renewable energy, is to construct its first… Read more »
2020 is the year of transformation from a supplier of production equipment to a technologically leading manufacturer of solar cells and solar modules Due to the realignment, sales from the old business model declined to CHF 90.5 million, resulting in an EBITDA of CHF –44.6 million and an annual result of CHF –64.5 million The… Read more »