Category: Solar

The solar wholesaler European Solar Technology Group BV, in short ESTG, is rated as one of the best PV wholesalers in the Netherlands by Dutch PV installers. The market research company EuPD Research now honors ESTG’s success with the award of the „Top PV Supplier” seal. Bonn. ESTG belongs to the top PV wholesalers in… Read more »

Solar Energy Company PROINSO has been shortlisted for this year’s Solar + Power Awards.  Established in 2009, the Solar + Power Awards (formerly the Solar Industry Awards) recognise innovative manufacturing and product approaches that have the potential to change the way we live.  PROINSO has been shortlisted alongside three other organisations in the Rural Electrification… Read more »

Innovative laser system solutions enable a step up to higher levels of cell efficiency and improved module performance classes. 3D-Micromac AG, the industry leader in laser micromachining, is going to present its highly productive microCELLTM systems for laser processing of crystalline solar cells at SNEC 2016. The microCELLTM production solutions include high performance laser processing… Read more »

Innovative laser system solutions enable a step up to higher levels of cell efficiency and improved module performance classes. 3D-Micromac AG, the industry leader in laser micromachining, is going to present its highly productive microCELLTM systems for laser processing of crystalline solar cells at SNEC 2016. The microCELLTM production solutions include high performance laser processing… Read more »

Solar-LogTM and Pangea have recently agreed a global partnership, allowing Solar-LogTM to benefit from the global IoT solutions and connectivity provided by Pangea. Solar-LogTM is looking to help its customers with GPRS connectivity in all the 85 countries it services by using the Global M2M network provided by Pangea. Pangea provides M2M connectivity in over… Read more »

Pamplona, 24th May 2016. Once again, Ingeteam will be present at Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading solar trade fair. On a 100 m2 stand, the company will showcase its main technological solutions for the solar energy sector, self-consumption, energy storage and e-mobility. Likewise, at the event, Ingeteam is to present the latest advances in operation… Read more »

Early Detection of Cracks in Wafers Increases Productivity and Reduces Costs in Solar Cell Production The solar wafer is at the heart of the solar cell. But before it can be transformed into a cell, and later into a module, it receives a number of demanding treatments. This begins with sawing the silicon brick into… Read more »

“InCellPlate Cu” from TIER ONE Cell producer Gütenbach, May 23th, 2016: RENA Technologies GmbH is pleased to announce the first order for its new high-end copper plating technology “InCellPlate Cu” from an international TIER One solar cell producer. Our customer is a global leader in the solar industry based in China and manufactures best-in class… Read more »

Memorandum of Understanding between IDRO and SCHMID Group to produce photovoltaic modules in Iran 5/23/2016 – Iran is progressing with its strategic plan to diversify the country’s energy resources by increasing the share of renewable energies in the country’s energy mix, putting major emphasis on technology ownership and highest degree of localization. The Industrial Development… Read more »

– To keep your PV Plant Profitable on the long-term The number of PV plants continuous to increase. According to current GTM Research, global photovoltaic capacity is expected to increase by 64 gigawatts in 2016. Based on current forecasts, the total PV output is expected to reach about 800 gigawatts by 2020. At the same… Read more »

“InCellPlate Cu” from TIER ONE Cell producer Gütenbach, May 23th, 2016: RENA Technologies GmbH is pleased to announce the first order for its new high-end copper plating technology “InCellPlate Cu” from an international TIER One solar cell producer. Our customer is a global leader in the solar industry based in China and manufactures best-in class… Read more »

Ellzee, 23.05.2016. As part of a one-off special promotion to coincide with Intersolar Europe, the SolarMax Group is doubling the guarantee for its TP Series three-phase inverters from five to ten years. The free guarantee extension applies to orders made between 17 May and 17 August 2016. With this promotion SolarMax is emphasising the quality… Read more »

Mott MacDonald acted as technical advisor to the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, on the Scaling Solar initiative currently being rolled out across Africa. The scheme supports African governments to procure bankable and affordable solar power projects, which can be rapidly deployed to contribute to their countries’ energy needs. Zambia,… Read more »

Mott MacDonald acted as technical advisor to the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, on the Scaling Solar initiative currently being rolled out across Africa. The scheme supports African governments to procure bankable and affordable solar power projects, which can be rapidly deployed to contribute to their countries’ energy needs. Zambia,… Read more »

Omron transformerless inverter, thanks to ZCC embedded technology, can replace inverter with transformer in PV plants with thin film modules According to latest IEA (International Agency Report) Report, Snapshot of Global PV Markets 2016, Italy, where PV production cover 8% of electricity needs, is the country with the highest solar contribution to electricity demand in… Read more »

Munich, 19 May 2016 – For the third time running, the ees AWARD is set to be presented for outstanding solutions and innovations in energy storage technology. This year, the prestigious prize received a record number of submissions. Ten of these can now pride themselves on having been nominated as finalists. The winner will be… Read more »

The joint annual meeting of the European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP) on Photovoltaics and the ETIP on Smartgrids was hailed by Jeroen Schuppers, deputy Head of Unit for Advanced Energy Production in DG Research and Innovation of the European Commission as “very timely and relevant […] The event brings together two groups. Collaboration and… Read more »

Lawrence, MA – May 19, 2016 – Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced that it has officially launched its new PV Inverter blog. This blog will focus on top industry topics, news, recently installed projects and life at Yaskawa – Solectria Solar. Readers can subscribe to the blog where… Read more »

Cutting-edge installations reaching for the sun Neuchâtel, 19 May 2016 – Today CSEM unveils the new facilities at its PV-center. The existing infrastructures have been extended with a cleanroom, module testing, and production laboratories covering over a thousand square meters. This will allow researchers to continue the work begun three years ago and explore different… Read more »

· In an industry too young to have long-term field data on reliability, DNV GL’s comprehensive lab study goes beyond standard testing to bridge knowledge gap, help minimize risk for solar investors· Latest edition of report provides data on module performance over timewith rankings of manufacturers of solar PV panels from around the world· Testing… Read more »

Munich, May 19, 2016 – Complete with a new category and record number of submissions, this year’s Intersolar AWARD pays tribute to ground-breaking innovations in the solar industry for the ninth time in a row. Joining the established Photovoltaics category is the category entitled Outstanding Solar Projects, which will this year make its debut on… Read more »

Munich, 19 May 2016 – For the third time running, the ees AWARD is set to be presented for outstanding solutions and innovations in energy storage technology. This year, the prestigious prize received a record number of submissions. Ten of these can now pride themselves on having been nominated as finalists. The winner will be… Read more »

The joint annual meeting of the European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP) on Photovoltaics and the ETIP on Smartgrids was hailed by Jeroen Schuppers, deputy Head of Unit for Advanced Energy Production in DG Research and Innovation of the European Commission as “very timely and relevant […] The event brings together two groups. Collaboration and… Read more »

Lawrence, MA – May 19, 2016 – Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced that it has officially launched its new PV Inverter blog. This blog will focus on top industry topics, news, recently installed projects and life at Yaskawa – Solectria Solar. Readers can subscribe to the blog where… Read more »

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, will present, at Intersolar 2016, a broad portfolio of energy-efficient solutions to optimize the harvesting of renewable energy and to support the growing sustainable lifestyle megatrend. Delta’s brand new M80H PV inverter offers maximum 88kVA output power and industry-leading efficiency of up to 98.8%. Also,… Read more »

New PERC technology and Asia-Pacific investment plans to be announced SHANGHAI, CHINA- May 18, 2016- Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, will attend the 10th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition (SNEC) from May 24-26. Heraeus will introduce its innovative new metallization products for PERC solar cell… Read more »

SCHMID Group optimizes the manufacturing process of PERC cells, thereby reducing the consumption of chemicals Easy to retrofit: Selective emitter to increase the efficiency Get to know the innovations of the SCHMID Group at a trade show:SNEC in Shanghai, May 24 – 26, 2016 (hall E3, booth 365) Intersolar Europe in Munich, June 22 –… Read more »

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have successfully explained how iron-based dyes work on a molecular level in solar cells. The new findings will accelerate the development of inexpensive and environmentally friendly solar cells. The goal is to be able to use iron-based dyes in solar cells in the future. Watch, share and/or embed illustrative… Read more »

SolarWorld is presenting the latest developments in solar modules and storage technologies at Intersolar Europe from June 22 to 24, 2016. Highlights include bifacial solar power modules with their own newly developed racking system and the new high performance module that achieves output of over 300 watt on the basis of 5-busbar technology combined with… Read more »

Augsburg, May 18, 2016. – The Middle East, northern Africa and Turkey (MENAT) are the focal point of the partnership between the photovoltaic service providers meteocontrol GmbH and Phoenix Solar AG. Phoenix Solar, an international photovoltaic company, will rely on meteocontrol’s monitoring systems to operate PV power plants in the MENAT region. The companies are… Read more »

Solar energy company PROINSO has announced it will open a new operation in Indonesia’s West Java province. PROINSO will have distribution and integrated products available in Indonesia along with PT. Surya Energi Indotama (SEI), a highly experienced local EPM division.   A spokesperson for PROINSO commented, “Indonesia is a market of major focus for PROINSO. With… Read more »

Wittenberg/Germany, May 17, 2016 – The German wholesaler SegenSolar has joined forces with the manufacturer Tesvolt for commercial storage systems of 30 kWh and above. SegenSolar, an affiliate of the UK’s largest photovoltaic wholesaler, Segen Ltd, is now supplying Tesvolt’s lithium energy storage systems via its online portal and from several distribution branches around the… Read more »

Binsdorf/ Bremen, 17.5.2016: Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS) and ADLER Solar Services GmbH have formed a strategic partnership – both companies are known for their forward-thinking solutions in the solar industry. The goal is to continually expand the cooperation on the national and international level in order to offer plant owners monitoring, trouble-free operations and optimized… Read more »

Neuchâtel (CH) / Edinburgh (SCO), 17th May 2016 – A research and development project worth £900,000 has been launched in Scotland to develop breakthrough technology in the energy efficiency market. NetThings, an Edinburgh based “internet of things” company has partnered with CSEM a Swiss private, non-profit research company to develop an analytical platform to save… Read more »

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 »