Category: Solar

EKO Instruments unveils a new generation of high-end ISO 9060 secondary standard pyranometers

f you believed that “High-end” Solar sensors are
only meant for research purposes, the EKO MS-80 secondary standard pyranometer will prove you wrong. This new generation sensor broke with the traditional pyranometer architecture. The innovative design enabled a break through in unprecedented low offset behaviour and fast thermopile sensor response. In order to assure well-founded decisions… Read more »

Gtm Research Confirms Solar Log Position As The World Market Leader In Residential And Commercial PV Monitoring

Geislingen-Binsdorf, 12th May 2016 – GTM Research (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.) and SoliChamba Consulting (San Francisco, California, U.S.) conducted a global market analysis of PV monitoring software. 
In the segments Residential and Commercial being monitored by Solar-LogTM in 2015, GTM Research confirms the PV monitoring specialist Solar-LogTM as the global leader in the independent software vendor… Read more »

Two large orders for RENA´s wet process equipment in PERC technology

Gütenbach, 12th May 2016: RENA BatchTex and InOxSide+ combine perfect shape and best CoO for PERC processing – that’s why RENA Technologies GmbH recently received two large orders for process equipment in PERC technology from North American and Indian PV-customers in a double digit millions euro range. The customers` requirements: well-adapted front and back side… Read more »

GTM Research confirms Solar-Log™ position as the world market leader in residential and commercial PV monitoring

Geislingen-Binsdorf, 12th May 2016 – GTM Research (Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.) and SoliChamba Consulting (San Francisco, California, U.S.) conducted a global market analysis of PV monitoring software. 
In the segments Residential and Commercial being monitored by Solar-LogTM in 2015, GTM Research confirms the PV monitoring specialist Solar-LogTM as the global leader in the independent software vendor… Read more »

Two large orders for RENA´s wet process equipment in PERC technology

Gütenbach, 12th May 2016: RENA BatchTex and InOxSide+ combine perfect shape and best CoO for PERC processing – that’s why RENA Technologies GmbH recently received two large orders for process equipment in PERC technology from North American and Indian PV-customers in a double digit millions euro range. The customers` requirements: well-adapted front and back side… Read more »

Laser-based Production Process for High Efficiency Solar Cells Wins Award Ralf Preu and Jan Nekarda Receive 2016 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize

Photovoltaics and wind energy are major building blocks in the energy transformation, which is one of the biggest challenges society faces in the coming decades. “The total amount of electric energy from photovoltaic sources is more than 250 terawatt hours, approximately equivalent to the amount produced by 30 nuclear power plants. In order to help… Read more »

Phoenix Solar completes first, starts second photovoltaic power plant project in the Philippines

• Total capacity of more than 2.5 MWp• Three industrial rooftops on one manufacturing plant and two shopping malls Sulzemoos, Germany, May 11, 2016 / Phoenix Solar Philippines Inc., the recently founded, Manila based subsidiary of Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt… Read more »

Seraphim Solar Installs ASM Alternative Energy HouYi Platform; Adds to Existing ASM AE lines for Additional Capacity

Since the company’s founding in 2009, Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System Co., Ltd. (Seraphim) has consistently chosen ASM Alternative Energy (ASM AE, formerly DEK Solar) as a solar cell metallization partner and the relationship continues to expand. Recently, Seraphim’s Wenzhou, China facility added to its existing three ASM AE metallization lines with a fourth HouYi production… Read more »

meteocontrol installs monitoring systems for 130 MWp PV power in Great Britain

Augsburg, May 10, 2016 – meteocontrol GmbH has equipped six British solar parks belonging to BayWa r.e. renewable energy GmbH with its monitoring systems and put them into operation. 60 data loggers of the blue’Log X series help to ensure trouble-free operation and standards-compliant electricity feed-in. BayWa r.e. built the turnkey facilities with a total… Read more »

Europe, World n°1 in Renewables: European SmartGrids and Photovoltaic Platforms to address challenges of Repowering Europe

– Repowering Europe: joint conference about Smartgrids & Photovoltaics – Two-day Conference to address challenges how to adapt grids to have Europe become World n°1 in Renewables. – More than 300 stakeholders are expected to attend this event of reference for the Smartgrids and Photovoltaic communities in Europe The European Technology Platform on SmartGrids (ETP… Read more »

Martifer Solar and JV Partners Sign Development Agreement with Canadian Solar in Mexico

• Martifer Solar and its JV partners have executed a Development Agreement with Canadian Solar for a 63MW solar power project in Aguascalientes, Mexico • MIRE is a joint venture formed by Martifer Solar Sistemas Solares, S.A., Energía ECG, S.A.P.I de C.V. and Ithaca Environmental Ventures Limited to develop projects in Mexico • Under the… Read more »

Europe, World n°1 in Renewables: European SmartGrids and Photovoltaic Platforms to address challenges of Repowering Europe

– Repowering Europe: joint conference about Smartgrids & Photovoltaics – Two-day Conference to address challenges how to adapt grids to have Europe become World n°1 in Renewables. – More than 300 stakeholders are expected to attend this event of reference for the Smartgrids and Photovoltaic communities in Europe The European Technology Platform on SmartGrids (ETP… Read more »

EMS to Show Adhesives for Stringing & Shingling Solar Modules at Intersolar/EU PVSEC

DELAWARE, OH – May 2016 – Engineered Material Systems, Inc. (EMS), a leading global supplier of conductive interconnect materials for photovoltaic applications, will exhibit its new 561-400 series Low-Cost Snap Cure Conductive Adhesives at the Intersolar/EU PVSEC show, scheduled to take place June 23-25, 2016 in Munich. The 561-400 series is designed for stringing and… Read more »

Solar-Log 370 nominated for Intersolar Award

The Solar-Log 370, an advanced PV monitoring and power management device, has been selected as a finalist for an Intersolar AWARD in the “Photovoltaics” category, presented to companies with innovative products with high added-value for users and society. Bethel, CT, May 4, 2016: The new Solar-Log 370 has been selected as a finalist for an… Read more »

Phoenix Solar AG announces Q1/2016 results

• Group revenues double versus pre-year period, EBIT slightly improved, strong cash inflow• Free order backlog was at €189 million• Forecast for 2016 confirmed• Sale of a non-core asset initiated Sulzemoos, May 4th, 2016 / Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), an international photovoltaic system integrator listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange,… Read more »

Most Asia-Pacific Countries Use Feed-in Tariffs to Incentivize Renewable Energy Investment, says GlobalData

The use of Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs) is an important factor in incentivizing nations to increase renewable power installations in Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries While FiTs have already seen impressive results in countries such as India and China, incentives must expand to fulfil various APAC emissions targets, says analyst Most Asia-Pacific Countries Use Feed-in Tariffs to Incentivize… Read more »

Intersolar And Ees On Course For Growth Around The World

Positive global market development boosts success Munich, March 15, 2016 – Intersolar is sending a positive message to the industry – solar energy generation around the world is on the rise. Around 329 billion US dollars were invested in renewable energies last year, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. This represents a considerable increase of… Read more »

Prime Minister Of Portugal Visits Worlds First Megawatt Scale Renewable Energy System On Graciosa

Azorean island soon to be powered mainly by wind and sun/ Head of government embraces future of energy supply/ Younicos-designed microgrid system provides grid-forming capability Berlin (Germany), Austin, TX and Lisbon (Portugal), April 29, 2016 – The Prime Minister of Portugal, Dr. António Costa, as well as the President of the Azorean Government, Dr. Vasco… Read more »

Prime Minister of Portugal visits world’s first megawatt-scale renewable energy system on Graciosa

Azorean island soon to be powered mainly by wind and sun/ Head of government embraces future of energy supply/ Younicos-designed microgrid system provides grid-forming capability Berlin (Germany), Austin, TX and Lisbon (Portugal), April 29, 2016 – The Prime Minister of Portugal, Dr. António Costa, as well as the President of the Azorean Government, Dr. Vasco… Read more »

Concentrator Photovoltaics Targeted for Highly Efficient Power Production in India Fraunhofer ISE Starts Research Cooperation with Indian Partners

Concentrator Photovoltaics (CPV) is a cost-effective method for generating electricity in regions that have a large fraction of direct solar radiation. With the help of lenses, sunlight is concentrated onto miniature, highly efficient multi-junction solar cells with efficiencies above 40 %. CPV modules are mounted on trackers that continually follow the sun’s path in order… Read more »

JinkoSolar 1500-Volt Eagle Modules Available Immediately for Deliveries in North America

DuPontTM Tedlar® Makes JinkoSolar Module the Most Robust 1500-Volt Solution SHANGHAI, and WILMINGTON, Del., April 27, 2016 – JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar”), a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, today announced that its 1500-volt Eagle PV modules using DuPontTM Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film-based backsheets have received UL1703 certification by Underwriters Laboratories (UL)…. Read more »

Utility-Scale Solar Surpasses Wind in California for First Time in 2015 – Vaisala

High penetration of grid-connected utility solar increases market demand for accurate regional solar forecasting tools to manage energy scheduling and trading Recent analysis from Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, reveals that in 2015 energy from grid-connected, utility-scale solar plants surpassed wind for the first time in California. While this is an… Read more »

centrotherm photovoltaics takes positive stock of 2015 and starts FY 2016 with good order book position

· Consolidated net income: EUR 7 million· EUR 49 million of new orders in Photovoltaics & Semiconductor core segment in Q1 2016· centrotherm photovoltaics AG Supervisory Board appoints Jan von Schuckmann to Management Board Blaubeuren, April 28, 2016 – centrotherm has exceeded its goal of a breakeven consolidated net result in the 2015 financial year… Read more »

Valentin Software to present the next generation of design software PV*SOL premium 2016 and T*SOL 2016 at Intersolar Europe

Known for its highly-regarded industry solutions, the Berlin-based software company Valentin Software has adapted and revised its market-leading design and simulation software PV*SOL and T*SOL, to take the latest technical developments into account. With the new versions, designers and operators can now design their solar systems even faster, simulate precise yield calculations and thus also… Read more »

Over 100MW of Sungrow PV Inverters Connected to UK Grid during Q1 of 2016

London, UK /26 April 2016 – Sungrow, the world’s leading PV inverter manufacturers, announced that more than 100 MW’s of inverters have been connected to grid in the UK during Q1 of 2016. This takes Sungrow’s total installations in the UK to over 260 MW’s. The units deployed were a mixture of string and central… Read more »

South Africa: SegenSolar sells Renusol mounting systems exclusively

Johannesburg, April 26, 2016 – Wholesaler SegenSolar (Pty) Ltd supplies the South African market with PV mounting systems from German brand Renusol exclusively. Via its online portal, SegenSolar offers the entire Renusol range – solutions for mounting photovoltaic installations both on the ground and on all types of roofs. SegenSolar is part of British PV… Read more »

New flat-roof mounting system with Intersolar fair discount: TRITON enables quicker installation at lower cost

Neu-Ulm, 26 April 2016. At the June 2016 Intersolar Europe trade fair in Munich, T.Werk GmbH will be presenting its new TRITON mounting system. It features the use of bolts instead of screws, thus enabling a simpler and quicker installation. “With the reorientation of production, we have also succeeded in reducing costs”, reports Markus Ziegler,… Read more »

Mott MacDonald supports major solar PV acquisition, Japan

Mott MacDonald has helped BCPG Company Ltd, a subsidiary company of Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited, successfully acquire 198MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity on Japan’s Honshu and Kyushu islands from SunEdison. The acquisition is part of BCPG’s objective to expand its renewable energy business in the Asia-Pacific region. The portfolio comprises 14 projects, made… Read more »

Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH installs PV roof system

April 2016The Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH in Werther relies on its own power generation. For this purpose a PV system was installed on the roof. PV roof system generates clean energyUnder its Trademark RAVENOL the company develops and tests products of highest quality expectations, like engine oils, industry oils, automobile and truck oils as well as… Read more »

Research Institutes optimize Cell Concepts

In addition to the University of Constance and the Georgia Tech Research Institute, the Solar Energy Research Institute in Singapore now also uses a SCHMID APCVD system for its research projects Cost-effective coating will help to achieve breakthrough modern cell concepts More than 100 SCHMID APCVD systems are already in use for solar cell mass… Read more »

SolarMax Group presents its system solution MaxStorage TP-S for storing solar energy

Ellzee, 25.04.2016. The SolarMax Group is presenting its new storage solution MaxStorage TP-S for the very first time at the leading trade fair for the international solar industry, Intersolar Europe in Munich. The new system solution has a modular construction, uniting lithium-ion battery storage, a battery management system, a tried and tested SolarMax TP-Series inverter… Read more »

OPDE gets approval for the construction of a new PV plant in England

With 5MW of capacity, the project is located in the county of Yorkshire. The positive outcome on the solar farm contributes to reinforce the presence of the international company in the UK, where it has already developed and built over 70 MW. 25th April 2016.- The multinational OPDE, who specialise in development, investment and maintenance… Read more »

Simply Simple Managing Personal Power Usage With Solar Log

At the Intersolar Europe, Solare Datensysteme will be releasing a new firmware version. In addition to the intuitive user interface for the Smart Energy functions, the new firmware version offers flexible configuration of the integrated components – for example, heat pumps, heating rods and power generators (CHP) – even based on measurement readings.
 Targeted surplus… Read more »

Phoenix Solar strengthens its commitment to quality and sustainability management

• Three companies within the Phoenix Solar Group obtain ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 certifications• Joint management system ensures quality levels throughout the Group• Upgrade to 2015 standards entails even more comprehensive approach to include stakeholder interest Sulzemoos, Germany, April 22nd, 2016 / Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed in… Read more »

Simply Simple – Managing Personal Power Usage with Solar-Log

At the Intersolar Europe, Solare Datensysteme will be releasing a new firmware version. In addition to the intuitive user interface for the Smart Energy functions, the new firmware version offers flexible configuration of the integrated components – for example, heat pumps, heating rods and power generators (CHP) – even based on measurement readings.
 Targeted surplus… Read more »