With innovative GPS/GSM-based security systems for solar panels and solar parks, viamon has made a name for itself globally for protecting solar parks around the world from theft. PES invited, engineer, founder and managing director Oliver Strecke, to give us his insight into the company’s technology and the expanding market. PES: Welcome back to PES… Read more »
PES met up with Stacey Delzeit, Sr Applications Engineer at Trojan, which as you know is a world-famous name in batteries. Despite making batteries for almost 100 years, R&D continues to produce new, exciting and innovative products, which provide great flexibility to the end user. There are still more markets to conquer and they relish… Read more »
Global energy consumption is steadily increasing, with an average increase in energy demand twice the year before. The demand was primarily met by fossil fuels, followed by renewable energy sources. In the year 2018, renewables accounted for more than 25% of global electricity supply capacity and this share is expected to increase significantly in the… Read more »
Solar photovoltaic systems, once an emerging technology, are rapidly moving towards becoming a mainstream source of electricity throughout the world. However, less than a decade ago the solar industry was undergoing a difficult period of transition, with the price of PV panels decreasing globally, driven partly by an increase in competition from China. Many solar… Read more »
Eindhoven, The Netherlands, Friday, September 13th, 2019 – SMIT Thermal Solutions announces a reorganization of it’s management team. Following an important order for the CdTe market early this year, the recent business expansion and the relocation to the STS building at Eindhoven Airport, SMIT Thermal Solutions appoints Daan van Hoef as new CEO. He will… Read more »
The BOSS’ new cabinet-based form factor offers large scale Solar + Storage projects the best of both worlds – the granularity of battery rack-based charging with the convenience of a centralized solution Hatboro, PA – Alencon Systems LLC will debut the outdoor rated, pad mounted form factor of its unique Bi-Directional Optimizer for Storage Systems… Read more »
Marseille, 13 September 2019 – The 36th European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) closed its doors today in Marseille, France, after five days of Conference and four days of Exhibitions. The EU PVSEC 2019 was chaired by Florence Lambert, Director of CEA Liten, France. During the Conference the worldwide community of photovoltaics… Read more »
Zhejiang, China and Dublin, Ohio – Sept. 10, 2019. Ginlong Technologies (Stock Code: 300763.SZ), a global leader in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, expands its Solis portfolio with a new utility-scale solution for the U.S. solar market. The Solis 125kW 1500V three-phase string inverter will make its debut at the Solar Power International exhibit Sept. 23… Read more »
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, September 10, 2019 – Tier 1 solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar announces the availability of three new product lines for pre-order in the U.S., featuring half-cell modules with power up to 425 watts and a 27-year linear power warranty; and the company’s first bifacial module in both Glass-Glass and glass with transparent backsheet… Read more »
The InvaSave mobile ballast water treatment system from Damen Green Solutions has demonstrated beyond doubt its capability to help ships meet the incoming D2 standard. All vessels will be required to comply with the standard which came into force on September 8th this year. This summer the InvaSave crew teamed up with local service provider… Read more »
PV technology will play a key role in transforming our energy systems – stated by Florence Lambert, Conference Director Connect with the global PV community at EU PVSEC to gain knowledge, explore trends and discuss what is needed to keep up the new solar momentum in Europe – stated by Robert Kenny, Technical Programme Chair… Read more »
ArcVera Renewables, NRG Systems, and Harness Energy will combine their expertise to help utility-scale PV developers estimate future energy production Golden, Colorado, 09/09/2019 – A new and complete solar resource assessment (SRA) solution has been introduced to the US market via a collaboration between ArcVera Renewables, NRG Systems (NRG), andHarness Energy. This end-to-end offering will… Read more »
Together with their project partners, scientists at the Photovoltaic Technology Evaluation Center PV-TEC at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg have succeeded in improving the traditional screen printing process for the fine-line metallization of silicon solar cells. Using specially developed fine-line screens, the project team was able to create contact fingers… Read more »
United Kingdom (5 September 2019): PROINSO, a global leader in the solar energy market, and SOLAREN, have won the 2019 Asian Power Award in the category “Solar Power Project of the Year – Philippines” for their 2.16MWp commercial rooftop solar project in the Philippines. The Asian Power Awards announced PROINSO and SOLAREN as the 2019… Read more »
Xi ́an, CHINA, September 3, 2019 – LONGi, the world’s most valuable solar technology company with its corporate headquarters in Xi’an, China, released its 2019 semi-annual report to shareholders, reporting stellar financial results and significant capacity achievements. Strong operating performance Operation revenue in 1H-2019 reached 14.11 billion yuan ($2081 million), a YoY increase of 41.09%…. Read more »
Europe solar technology contracts in July 2019 saw 28 contracts announced, marking a drop of 38% over the last 12-month average of 45, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The proportion of solar technology contracts by category tracked by GlobalData in the month was as follows: Project Implementation with 19 contracts and… Read more »
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have once again succeeded in raising the efficiency value of monolithic triple-junction solar cells made of silicon and III-V semiconductor materials. Using a combination of multiple absorber materials, these multi-junction photovoltaic cells exploit the energy from the solar spectrum significantly better than conventional silicon solar… Read more »
Solar and storage system technology specialist will showcase residential, commercial, utility and service solutions SMA America will exhibit the latest technology and product offerings at Solar Power International in Salt Lake City on September 23–26. The company has also come on board as a Megawatt sponsor of the show and is the exclusive sponsor of… Read more »
The Company stresses need for consistency in standards Xian, CHINA, 28th August – “By end 2020, LONGi will upgrade its existing cell and module lines and transform them for production with 166mm wafer. New lines – such as the 5GW monocrystalline cell line in Yinchuan – will be designed for the 166mm size from the… Read more »
Lutherstadt Wittenberg (Germany), 28.08.2019 — Tesvolt, a manufacturer of power storage systems for industrial and commercial operations, offers its distribution partners an augmented reality app for a virtual reality sales experience. Using the highly innovative technology of augmented reality, storage professionals can take advantage of various scenarios to vividly and memorably illustrate to their customers… Read more »
Azelio conducts a successful production premiere at its factory in Uddevalla, Sweden. This is where Azelio assembles its Stirling engine, which has been adapted to the company’s energy storage solution with renewable power production for all hours of the day. This is an important interim goal in the company’s commercialization and a first step in… Read more »
Xian, CHINA, 27 August 2019 – LONGi Solar, a subsidiary of LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd, has achieved AA-Rating status, in the first quarterly release of PV-Tech’s new PV ModuleTech Bankability Ratings. LONGi Solar is one of only four solar photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers that qualifies within the top-performing rating category of AA across… Read more »
ABB continues its innovative work with the Uruguayan government agency Instituto Antarctico Uruguayo (IAU) by providing solar power solutions for a second installation at the IAU’s research base in the Antarctic, helping facilitate crucial climate change research. With a strong track record of reducing its country’s dependency on fossil fuels, the IAU – together with… Read more »
World’s first integrated system for the power industry provided to Argo Energia will enable predictive maintenance, boost asset utilization, optimize costs and reduce system outages ABB will provide Brazil’s electric power transmission company, Argo Energia, a complete suite of asset management software solutions to improve the efficiency and stability of their new power transmission network… Read more »
Among the modules on display will be the new Q.PEAK DUO L-G7 module, which provides up to 405 Wp of power output. [Seoul, South Korea, August 26, 2019] Q CELLS (or “The Company”), one of the largest solar cell and module manufacturers in the world, will once again showcase its high performance solar modules at… Read more »
HERZLIYA, ISRAEL (August 25, 2019) – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), issued a statement today announcing the untimely death of Mr. Guy Sella, co-chairman and founder. SolarEdge issued the following statement: “It is with a very heavy and sad heart that we notify of the passing of our dear friend and inspiration, Guy Sella…. Read more »
Intra-Group transfer of innogy’s 49 per cent stake in the business of Slovakian VSEH (Východoslovenská energetika Holding a. s.) to RWE Structural effect on outlook due to retroactive disclosure as discontinued operations as per 1 January 2019 Essen, 21 August 2019 innogy SE has sold its 49 per cent stake in the business of the Slovakian VSEH(Východoslovenská energetika Holding a. s.), based… Read more »
he Juazeiro Solar Plant is Latin America’s first digitally-enabled substation, a technological advantage in energy distribution São Paulo, Brazil, August 21, 2019 –Atlas Renewable Energy, leader in clean energy across Latin America, announces that its largest project in Brazil, the Juazeiro Solar Plant, is fully operational. The plant has an installed capacity of 156 MWp… Read more »
Jan De Nul Group has successfully completed installation of all twenty foundations on the 120MW Formosa 1 Phase 2 wind farm in Taiwan. As part of Jan De Nul Group’s EPCI contract for building of the overall Balance of Plant, Jan De Nul Group mobilised the Seaway Yudin to install the 20 foundations. The foundations… Read more »
Leading storage integrator and power electronics manufacturer team up to provide a uniquely flexible, highly integrated DC-coupled Solar + Storage solution Hatboro, PA and Madrid, Spain – Energy Storage Solutions (E22), a leading global battery storage integrator and manufacturer, and Alencon Systems, the leading U.S. manufacturer of galvanically isolated DC-DC converters and optimizers, have partnered… Read more »
British renewable energy developer RenEnergy has built Europe’s largest flat rooftop solar installation to use Q CELLS’ Q.FLAT-G5 mounting system – a 522 kWp array at the site of quality pet food manufacturer Natures Menu in Norfolk. The array will also utilize 1,608 Q.PEAK DUO-G5 modules. [Berlin, Germany, August 20, 2019] Q CELLS (or “The… Read more »
• Focus on Heterojunction (HJT) und SmartWire Connection Technology • Sale of wafering business • Strategic partnership with Oxford PV for the development of new technologies • Strategic partnership with REC • Order intake on comparable basis -0.6% • Net sales on comparable basis -36.8% • EBITDA of CHF -13.2 million • EBIT of -21.1… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration with REC Solar Pte. Ltd. (REC). This MoU is in line with the announcement on 22 July 2019 that the Board of Directors plans to explore all strategic options for Meyer… Read more »
Project will be installed in the Antofagasta Region Chile, August 14, 2019- Certainly, 2019 will be a year that Chile will remember. In addition to signing up as host of the Conference of the Parties (COP 25), the most important environmental summit of the year; it has also announced an exit plan for at least… Read more »
BloombergNEF’s “Solar Module & Inverter Bankability 2019” report ranks Q CELLS as one of the most bankable solar module manufacturers in the world, with a score of 91%. [Berlin, Germany, August 14, 2019] Q CELLS (or “The Company”), one of the largest solar cell and module manufacturers in the world, has achieved a 91% bankability… Read more »
Upgraded solution features SunSpec rapid shutdown technology and enhanced feature set Today SMA has unveiled a new and improved version of its Sunny Boy-US line of inverters, part of the company’s Power+ residential solar offering. The new Sunny Boy will offer the latest technology and include enhanced safety features to comply with current industry regulations. “The new… Read more »