On 1 March 2017, Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) announced its decision to discontinue the proprietary wire production for diamond wire at Diamond Materials Tech Inc. (DMT) in Colorado Springs, USA. Meyer Burger has signed a binding asset purchase agreement with Thermocompact Group now, which will acquire the remaining DMT business for… Read more »
Leading industrial measurement provider turns on first units of its OptimusTM Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) Monitors for Transformers for clients around the world. Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, is working with power utilities, maintenance providers and asset owners to bring the first commercial units of its OptimusTM DGA Monitor for Transformers… Read more »
Group revenue (January through September 2017) at € 63.5 million, EBIT: € -9.3 million Both the weighted global project pipeline at 608 MWp and the free order backlog at € 225.3 million are at record levels – sound basis for new growth in 2018 Tenure of Group CEO Tim P. Ryan extended 2017 full year… Read more »
FREMONT, Calif. — November 8, 2017. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Third Quarter 2017 Highlights • Revenues for the quarter of $166.6 million • GAAP gross margin for the quarter… Read more »
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is one of the most popular competitions for solar vehicles in the world. The spectacular race took place in mid-October and encompassed 3,000 kilometres across Australia. With the help of the Lufft WS504 intelligent weather sensor, the Belgian Punch Powertrain Solar Team finished in the top three. “The Australian solar… Read more »
Augsburg, November 07, 2017 – meteocontrol GmbH has won a strong partner in the shape of Kon-Tek Otomasyon AS, one of Turkey’s leading O&M service providers: Kon-Tek wants to control and monitor its entire portfolio of existing PV systems and all new systems using the meteocontrol monitoring system. meteocontrol has already equipped four new solar… Read more »
Munich, 7 November 2017: With the initial commissioning of a combined photovoltaic plant and battery system in the Zambian province of Chisamba, BayWa r.e. has successfully completed the first pilot project in southern Africa. This makes the Agricultural Knowledge & Training Centre (AKTC) operated by the German and Zambian Ministry of Agriculture even more independent… Read more »
The new system is directed at addressing the main challenge faced by solar PV plants today: the need to achieve high returns in order to compete against other sources of energy With a budget of 650,000 euros, the project is set to launch its first drone-based inspection service in 2018Ingeteam is involved in a research… Read more »
Zurich, Switzerland, November 2, 2017 – Microgrid and wireless technologies will integrate renewable solar energy and reduce the use of fossil fuels to power World Heritage Site in South Africa Bringing a modern, sustainable technology solution to a historically significant site, ABB has provided a microgrid system to integrate solar energy and supply power to… Read more »
Tim P. Ryan’s tenure as Group CEO at Phoenix Solar extended for another year until December 31st, 2018 Investments in the global sales team and process paying off – weighted project pipeline now at some 600 MWp and free order backlog at €225 million The Phoenix Solar Supervisory Board expresses confidence in growth potential for… Read more »
Moray Offshore Windfarm East (Ltd) (known as ‘Moray East’) is pleased to announce that MHI Vestas has been selected as preferred turbine supplier for the project – a 950MW offshore windfarm in the Outer Moray Firth, 22km from the East Coast of Scotland. The scope will include the supply and installation of 100 Vestas V164-9.5MW… Read more »
Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS), manufacturer of Solar-Log™, had a great debut at 2017 PV Conference and Exhibition of China (PVCEC 2017). The fair took place at New CIEC from October 17 to October 19 in Beijing. Binsdorf/Geislingen, Germany, October 27, 2017 – At PV Conference and Exhibition of China (PVCEC 2017), Solar-Log™ received big attention… Read more »
On September 25, the Annual Meeting of the managers of the 2016-2017 promotion of the winning companies of the French Tech Pass was held at the Hôtel Matignon, the French Prime Minister’s residence. During this event, Mounir MAHJOUBI, Secretary of State to the French Prime Minister, in charge of Digital, handed to Christophe Goasguen, President… Read more »
‘- 36,360 Q CELLS solar modules produce sustainable electricity for around 2,500 households in the Körbelitz region – Q.PLUS solar modules with Q.ANTUM technology boast higher yields and lower electricity production costs [Thalheim / Ellzee, Germany, October 26 2017] – Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH, German subsidiary of the world’s largest producer of 100% inhouse solar… Read more »
TRENDS THAT SHAPE INDIA’S ENERGY FUTURE – SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EXHI- BITIONS AT INTERSOLAR INDIA MUMBAI/PFORZHEIM/FREIBURG, October 25, 2017 – Solar is set to remain in the limelight in 2017 as the entire industry returns strong growth. India is expected to increase installed solar capacity to more than 17 GW by the end of 2017…. Read more »
Market uncertainty in USA (201 trade case) and delays in project approvals lead to revenue shift Revenue forecast reduced as a consequence; between EUR 90 million and EUR 110 million now expected for 2017 Operating result (EBIT) for 2017 forecast in a range between EUR -10 million and EUR -8 million Sulzemoos, October 24th, 2017… Read more »
Inauguration of PV power plant with battery storage at Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa in Chile Two innovative German companies have inaugurated a solar power and battery system at Tierra Hotels’ luxury Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa in Chile. The green power plant was developed and delivered by system provider Kraftwerk, with the innovative battery… Read more »
Würzburg (Germany), October 24, 2017 – The newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity worldwide will exceed 95 gigawatts (GW) in 2017, according to the latest forecast of Bernreuter Research. “Supply of the feedstock polysilicon would even allow PV installations to reach 100 GW if inventories were strongly reduced,” says Johannes Bernreuter, head of the market research… Read more »
Meyer Burger’s high performance Heterojunction (HJT) solar cell coating technology has been selected for the installation of a manufacturing line to produce bifacial Heterojuction solar cells in Catania, Italy. The contract volume is around CHF 45 million. Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) today announced the successful conclusion of a strategically important contract… Read more »
Recent paste milestone cements company’s market leadership in region. TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN- October 19, 2017- Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry recently achieved a milestone by shipping its one-hundredth ton of locally produced silver paste in Taiwan this year. The company is now recognized as the leading provider… Read more »
New paste provides greater adhesion and improves conversion efficiency of DWC cells. TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN- October 18, 2017- Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, announced the introduction of a new paste specifically designed for Diamond-Wire-Cut (DWC) multicrystaline solar cells at the PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition. The SOL9651D… Read more »
GTM Research (the market analysis and advisory arm of Greentech Media) and SOLICHAMBA (a consulting firm specialized in solar PV O&M and asset management) conducted their annual global market analysis of PV monitoring. The “Global PV Monitoring 2017-2022” report confirmed Solar-Log™ as the global market leader for residential and commercial-size PV plants (under 1 MWp),… Read more »
Turbine delivery for 18.4 MW-project planned for summer 2018 Montreal/Hamburg: Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, announces the signature of a turbine supply contract for an 18.45 megawatt (MW) project with wpd in the Canadian province of Ontario. The company will deliver nine Senvion MM92 type wind turbines especially designed for cold climates… Read more »
New orders for SILEX II systems from China and USA Over 30 machines sold since market introduction Production capacity of 6,400 wafers per hour possible Ozone-based process yields significant cost savings Leading market position in field of high-performance solar cells First projects for vacuum coating systems in preparation Kahl am Main, 10. October 2017 –… Read more »
Leading technology provider ABB has partnered with Spanish independent power producer ACCIONA to supply an all-in-one inverter solution for the 246 MWp El Romero Solar Plant in the Chilean desert. The solar plant is situated in the harsh environment of the Atacama Desert in Chile, 645 km north of the country’s capital Santiago. One of… Read more »
Company commissions 50 MW capacity solar project in Jalaun, UP; 5 MW solar project in Bijapur, Karnataka Essel Infraprojects operating 165 MW capacity solar projects in the country Company to commission additional 60 MW project in next 45 days in Karnataka 520 MW solar projects under construction in UP, Odisha and Karnataka Essel Infra committed… Read more »
Center for High-Efficiency Solar Cells – Cornerstone laid for a new laboratory building at Fraunhofer ISE For more than 30 years, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has been one of the world’s leading research institutes for solar energy. In the field of photovoltaics, which focuses on converting sunlight into electrical energy, the… Read more »
Solar expert Goldbeck Solar transfers its international solar EPC know-how to the Netherlands. In the industrial zone of Veendam, the German company from Hirschberg builds a 15.5 MWp turnkey solar park and will connect it to the grid until the end of 2017. The project will be realized for Astronergy. The company, which belongs to… Read more »
970 kWp WINAICO solar modules installed on fish farm in Lamerdingen Creglingen, 04.10.2017 – In Lamerdingen (Bavaria) the family business “Fischzucht Ruf” (fish farm Ruf) decided to install WINAICO solar modules on the roofing of its fish basins. In the three-monthly construction period, from October to December 2016, in total 3.530 modules WINAICO WST-275P6 PERC… Read more »
(Wels, 03/10/2017) As the quality leader on the global solar energy market, Fronius Solar Energy is also enjoying success in Ukraine. The company has a local presence with its own branch near Kiev, from which customers benefit from a comprehensive range of consultancy and other services. Fronius inverters are now even easier to install, with… Read more »
Event to address the crucial role of big data in helping to model solar system lifetime GENEVA, Switzerland, October 3, 2017 – DuPont will host an exclusive conference at the Paris Marrriott Opéra Ambassador hotel in Paris, France on 18 October 2017, in collaboration with French photovoltaic consultants, thepvboutique. The conference will gather decision-makers at… Read more »
Pamplona, 2nd October 2017. Once again, Ingeteam will be present at All Energy, the leading event in the Australian solar sector. At its stand No. 2334, the company will showcase its very latest technology for PV plants and energy storage systems, plus its operation and maintenance services. Ingeteam’s best-selling product in Australia is the INGECON®… Read more »
New Efficiency Records and Innovations at World’s Leading Solar Research Conference EU PVSEC 2017 in Amsterdam The 33rd EU PVSEC 2017 with 1,107 presentations again world’s largest PV scientific conference Several new world record energy conversion efficiencies announced Strong industry participation in EU PVSEC exhibition EU PVSEC 2018 will take place in September in Brussels… Read more »
20,000 attendees and over 700 exhibitors convene at North America’s largest solar and storage event Alexandria, VA., September 25, 2017 – For a consecutive year, Solar Power International opened their doors to a record-breaking crowd. The four-day event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV welcomed 20,000 attendees from September 10 to 13… Read more »
ZSW Leads Research Effort into Building-integrated CIGS Solar Modules Most photovoltaic modules in Germany are mounted on rooftops; very few are integrated into buildings’ envelopes. The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) aims to change that with a research project it has been tasked to head up. Joining forces with fellow researchers… Read more »
Binsdorf/Geislingen, Germany, September 27, 2017 – Today, solar PV monitoring is more than just visualizing PV plant data. The demand is for systems that provide professional monitoring, immediate error detection and flawless energy management. But, which systems can fulfill these three criteria? The international market research and consulting team, Navigant Research, set out to answer… Read more »