Category: Solar

ATLAS RENEWABLE ENERGY ANNOUNCES USD$152 MILLION FOR FINANCING OF THREE SOLAR ENERGY PLANTS IN BRAZIL

The three projects are estimated to benefit around 470,000 families per year with clean, renewable energy and will avoid the emission of 108,000 tons of CO2 annually. São Paulo, March 18, 2019 – Atlas Renewable Energy, leader in clean energy in Latin America, announced the completion of long-term financing of three of its solar power… Read more »

Q CELLS to launch Q.PLUS DUO multicrystalline half-cell module at Solar Solutions exhibition

− The Q.PLUS DUO L-G5 is Q CELLS’ new, multicrystalline adaptation of the tremendously successful mono Q.PEAK DUO half-cell solar module − Q.PLUS DUO L-G5 will be make its European debut at the Solar Solutions exhibition held in Amsterdam, Netherlands between March 19-21 − Q CELLS will also exhibit its new Q.PEAK DUO-G6 solar modules… Read more »

meteocontrol to launch the blue’Log XC power plant controller

meteocontrol GmbH will launch sales of its blue’Log XC power plant controller on March 1, 2019. Together with the blue’Log XM, this enhanced version of the proven blue’Log X-Series is a future-oriented solution to monitor and control photovoltaic systems. The standard solution with increased compatibility, data quality and IT security quickly and precisely rules active… Read more »

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics Moves from the Niche to the Mass Market – Industrial manufacture of solar building components and their integration into the building planning process

The majority of photovoltaic (PV) systems in Germany are roof-mounted using a mounting system to fix the modules. On the other hand, solar PV modules that are fully integrated into the façade or roof offer many advantages to the building owner. Presently a global mass market is developing for photovoltaic building envelopes, allowing cities, in… Read more »

Kyocera and LO3 ENERGY to Demonstrate Blockchain-Managed Virtual Power Plant

Test VPP to combine companies’ peer-to-peer network technology and renewable energy products for improved energy distribution Kyoto/London, March 12th, 2019. Kyocera and New York-based LO Energy Inc. today announced a joint project to test the feasibility of a blockchain-managed virtual power plant (VPP) utilizing a peer-to-peer1 distributed consensus network. The test started February 28th, 2019… Read more »

Meyer Burger announces record HJT cells with efficiencies over 24% at PV CellTech

At the PV CellTech conference in Penang, Malaysia from 12 – 13 March 2019, Meyer Burger CTO, Dr Gunter Erfurt, will speak to two leading technology topics – Heterojunction and Passivated Contacts. Heterojunction – Meyer Burger’s flagship technology At PV CellTech 2019, international PV industry leaders will discuss key issues driving the development of solar… Read more »

Ingeteam supplies its storage power station for pilot BESS project in Dubai’s largest Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

Amplex-Emirates LLC was awarded a pilot project by Dubai’s Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) to install a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai; the first energy storage system paired with a photovoltaic plant at a grid-scale level in the United Arab Emirates. NGK Insulators LTD… Read more »

helioconsult established comprehensive cost-efficient risk assessment and engineering services for commercial solar systems

While for large solar projects usually an intense, upfront due diligence process is state of the art, smaller commercial solar systems show often a lack of risk prevention measures. Reasons are typical prices on the higher end for trustworthy sophisticated independent services, which are in most cases not viable for mid-size projects. Also, most independent… Read more »

Photon Energy Connects Another 8 Solar Power Plants with 5.5 MWp in Hungary to Grid

·         Located in Almásfüzitő, the eight power plants with a total capacity of 5.5 MWp were connected to the grid of E.ON Észak-dunántúli Áramhálózati Zrt ·         The projects expand Photon Energy’s proprietary portfolio to 37.1 MWp ·         Total annual revenues of all eight power plants are expected to amount to EUR 680,000 Amsterdam – 6… Read more »

Hanwha Q CELLS files patent infringement complaint against JinkoSolar and REC Group

Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH files patent infringement complaint with the Regional Court of Düsseldorf in Germany against JinkoSolar and REC Group BERLIN, Germany, March 5, 2019 – Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH announced that it has filed a patent infringement complaint with the Regional Court of Düsseldorf against JinkoSolar and REC Group on March 4, 2019…. Read more »

JUMEME breaks ground on first phase of Lake Victoria hybrid solar mini-grid project

JUMEME Rural Power Supply Ltd. brings hybrid solar power to widespread off-grid Tanzanian communities through a cost-effective and reliable mini-grids setup. 4 March 2019, Tanzania – RP Global, an independent renewable energy developer and majority shareholder of JUMEME  Rural Power Supply Ltd., announced today that construction of the first phase of its ambitious solar-hybrid mini-grid… Read more »

GLOBAL LOSSES MOUNT AS EXTREME WEATHER TESTS LIMITS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSETS – GCUBE INSURANCE

As extreme weather breaks with existing seasonal patterns, advises GCube, project owners must look to safeguard projects on a case-by-case basis. London, 28 February 2019 – GCube Insurance, the leading provider of renewable energy insurance services, has highlighted the need for renewables to prepare for out-of-season extreme weather damage. In recent years, extreme weather events such… Read more »

Ingeteam commissioned over 4GW of wind converters in 2018

Spain, February 28, 2019. Ingeteam Power Technology, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion equipment, announced today that it contracted over 4GW of wind energy converters globally in 2018. With a total of 45GW installed capacity to date, the company remains the unchallenged number one supplier of wind power converters in the world. The Ingeteam… Read more »

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions and JinkoSolar Join Forces to launch High-Efficiency Bifacial Module with Transparent Backsheet

Jinko’s new Swan bifacial module premiers at 2019 International Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo in Tokyo. TOYKO, Feb. 27, 2019 – At the 2019 International Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo (PV EXPO) in Tokyo, DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, together with JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (JinkoSolar), two global leaders in the solar industry, will unveil the new Jinko high-efficiency… Read more »

meteocontrol to launch the blue’Log XC power plant controller

Augsburg, February 27, 2019 – meteocontrol GmbH will launch sales of its blue’Log XC power plant controller on March 1, 2019. Together with the blue’Log XM, this enhanced version of the proven blue’Log X-Series is a future-oriented solution to monitor and control photovoltaic systems. The standard solution with increased compatibility, data quality and IT security… Read more »

Q CELLS enters energy solutions business with launch of Q.ENERGY

− Q.ENERGY offers 100% green electricity to customers eager to consume renewable power and gain independence from traditional energy suppliers − Q.ENERGY is available as two different energy tariffs: Basic and Smart, which offer customers a fresh new way to consume electricity − Q CELLS’ Head of EU Sales, Maeng Yoon Kim, said: “Clean and… Read more »

Ingeteam continues its international expansion with the opening of subsidiaries in Morocco and Peru

Ingeteam maintains its global leadership position in the provision of Operation & Maintenance services to energy generation plants. In Morocco, the company has supplied PV inverters and is providing services to three solar plants with an installed power capacity of 175.5 MW. In Peru, the company is providing operation and maintenance services at two solar… Read more »

Q CELLS Japan to launch new solar self-consumption solutions at Smart Grid Expo in Tokyo

− The leading manufacturer of solar modules in Japan will unveil a suite of new products and services designed for the evolving Japanese residential and C&I markets − Among them will be new solar energy solutions that will help homeowners increase their self-consumption of PV − Q CELLS Japan will also showcase its new Q.HOME… Read more »

Q CELLS Q.PARTNER program goes from strength-to-strength as network exceeds 1,000

− More than 1,000 Q.PARTNERS are now working with Q CELLS across the EU − Q.PARTNER program is a long-standing collaboration between Q CELLS and a variety of solar professionals, delivering mutual benefits − Training session roadshow held in January across Germany helped to further strengthen relationships with Q.PARTNERS − Q CELLS’ Head of EU… Read more »

SolarEdge enabling inverter commissioning via SetApp phone application

With smart phone applications being used to make nearly every aspect of our lives easier, from finding a taxi, getting directions, and communicating with friends, SolarEdge is bringing the same ease and convenience to inverter installation and commissioning with its new mobile-friendly SetApp. Activating and configuring a SolarEdge inverter can now be done directly through… Read more »

Q CELLS showcased new C&I storage solutions at BePositive trade show in France

− Q CELLS, in cooperation with TESVOLT, will address the increasing demand for containerized stationary storage systems and storage solutions for commercial applications in France − Q CELLS exhibited a new storage solution for commercial and industrial applications at the recent BePositive energy trade fair, alongside the company’s solar module and storage portfolio as well… Read more »

From PV installer to a guiding light in the energy revolution

In recent years, more and more people have decided to take control of the energy revolution away from politicians and energy companies by installing PV systems and battery storage systems, buying electric cars or by replacing their old oil-based heating system with a modern heat pump. The road to 24 hours of sun is illuminated… Read more »

China’s JinkoSolar leads global solar PV module shipment ranking in 2018, reveals GlobalData

JinkoSolar Holding was the leading company in terms of global solar photovoltaic (PV) module shipments in 2018, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. JinkoSolar topped the table with 11.6 gigawatts (GW) of PV modules compared to the second ranked JA Solar’s 8.8 GW. Majority of the companies featured in the table are… Read more »

Lithuanian “SoliTek” expands, will produce solar cells with “Valoe”

Finnish company ”Valoe” and Lithuanian solar energy solutions company “SoliTek” agreed to cooperate manufacturing Interdigitated Back Contact (”IBC”) cells in “SoliTek” Vilnius plant, Lithuania. The first production cells are estimated to be manufactured in the second half of 2019. The Lithuanian solar cell plant will be one of the few production plants in the world… Read more »

Vikram Solar commissions 200 MW solar project for APGENCO

India, 19 February, 2019: Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturer and solar EPC player, commissioned a 200 MW solar power project for Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) that will power nearly 1,50,000 homes once connected to the grid. The plant, situated in district Anatapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, is segregated into 2 blocks of… Read more »

innogy builds two solar projects in Canada without state subsidies

  Total capacity of 57 megawatts peak   Mid double-digit million euro total investment volume   Start of construction and commissioning planned for 2019   innogy benefits from BELECTRIC’s experience in constructing and operating utility-scale solar power plants Essen, 18 February 2019 innogy SE is progressing in growing its value accretive solar business. The company has… Read more »

Photon Energy Reports Record Revenue and Profit in 2018

Annual Revenue Exceeded EUR 20 Million Photon Energy Recorded the First-Ever Net Profit In History Amsterdam – 12 February 2019 – Photon Energy N.V. (WSE: PEN, the ‘Company’) today announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended 31 December 2018, exceeding the EUR 20 million annual revenue mark for the first time in the… Read more »

Ingeteam closes 2018 with a total supply of 3.85 GW in PV inverters

This all-time high figure almost triples the company’s former best record, achieved in 2017. Ingeteam’s products were supplied to more than twenty countries in all five continents. Ingeteam maintains its global leadership position in the provision of Operation & Maintenance services to energy generation plants. Ingeteam’s solar business unit, dedicated to the design and manufacture… Read more »

Joint press release from BSW-Solar and Intersolar Europe – February 11, 2019

Germany returns to policy favoring gigawatt-scale solar parks Additional public invitation to tender seeking solar power plants with an output of four gigawatts by 2021 / Over 3 billion euros in new business expected / Intersolar Europe and the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar) host a free English-language webinar to discuss market entry in Germany Berlin, February 11, 2019 –… Read more »

Platina Energy Partners sold a 30MWp Solar PV Portfolio in Spain to Q-Energy.

London, 6 Feb. 2019 – Platina Energy Partners LLP (“Platina”) has recently sold a 30MWp portfolio consisting of four operating solar plants located in Spain (“Portfolio”) to a Spanish investment manager, Q-Energy. Platina acquired the four solar PV plants, located close to Toledo, Sevilla and Tenerife, and arranged non-recourse long-term financing of the Portfolio with… Read more »

Meyer Burger divests its wafering business to Precision Surfacing Solutions

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced today that it will sell its photovoltaic and specialised materials (e.g. semiconductor and sapphire glass industries) wafering equipment and service business to Precision Surfacing Solutions (PSS) (formerly Lapmaster Wolters Ltd), a global supplier of equipment and services for surface enhancement technology. As part of the transaction,… Read more »

Alfa Laval expands its PureBallast 3 training programme with three new sites for crew training

Compliance in ballast water treatment depends on crew knowledge as well as the ballast water treatment system itself. To help customers secure the needed competence, Alfa Laval is expanding its Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 training programme with crew training in Houston, Manila and Mumbai. Alfa Laval will begin PureBallast 3 crew training courses in Houston,… Read more »

Solar-Log™ Guarantees the Upper Feed-in Limit

Solar technology provider Solar-Energie Andresen GmbH (sea) installed two rooftop solar PV plants at Waagen-Wulff GmbH in Flensburg. Each plant is equipped with a Solar-Log™ PM Box 2000 to guarantee compliance with the feed-in limits specified by the regional energy supplier. Depending on requirements, the two-stage system, consisting of the Solar-Log 2000 PM+ and a… Read more »

Gold Fields’ Granny Smith mine to install mega solar and battery power facility

5 February 2019 – Gold Fields’ Granny Smith gold mine is set to install one of the world’s largest renewable energy microgrids powered by more than 20,000 solar panels and backed up by a 2MW /1MWh battery system. The mining company has contracted mobile and modular power company Aggreko to design, build and operate the… Read more »

Goldbeck Solar finalizes succesfully the construcion of the largest PV ground-mounted plant in Central Asia.

Kazakhstan. 100 MWp were installed in the latest project built by the company Goldbeck Solar, which was connected to the network on December 20, 2018. The largest photovoltaic plant in Central Asia was built in 160 hectares in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, right on the Silk Road. The solar energy expert Company established a… Read more »