Category: Solar

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 »

Large-scale Photovoltaic Power Plants – Intersolar Europe Presents The Latest Trends From Financing To Operation

Munich, April 21, 2016 – Photovoltaics (PV) is experiencing a worldwide boom, spurred on by large-scale PV power plants with an output range of 60 MW and above in particular. This year’s Intersolar Europe is set to showcase the latest technologies and most exciting trends – right at the heart of the most important market:… Read more »

Lightsource Adds New Talent to its Solar O&M Academy

Lightsource Renewable Energy, Europe’s leading solar energy company, is searching for new talent to join its in-house solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M) induction academy, following the successful completion of its first batch of recruits. Solar O&M in the UK is moving into new territory, with many EPC warranty periods now coming to an end, and… Read more »

Riding Solar Demand, Ecoppia Opens Mass Production Facility in India

Riding a wave of increased demand for their technology, Ecoppia – developer, designer, and producer of a pioneering robotic cleaning technology for utility-scale solar sites – today inked a deal to begin mass producing their E4 robots at a new, state-of-the-art facility near Chennai, India. With the rapid growth of the solar industry in India,… Read more »

Martifer Solar Signs Mou For 25mw Project In Egypt

• Martifer Solar and NREA (National Renewable Energy Authority) have signed a MoU for availing a 60,26ha land plot in Minya to build a 25MWn solar plant • The RA SOLAR consortium, comprised of EEC Group and Martifer Solar, was qualified by the Egyptian authorities under the Feed-in-Tariff program 
Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer… Read more »

Plant-for-the-Planet Academy in Lemgo: Fifty-six motivated children are interested in climate justice and planting 100 trees

The academy received support from the Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS) corporation. On 12 March 2016, the Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation organized one of their numerous academies in Lemgo, Germany. Fifty-six motivated children from 17 different schools met at the Karla-Raveh Comprehensive School to learn about causes and consequences of the climate crisis, being a world citizen and… Read more »

Pipedream becoming Reality: Blymyer Engineers crafts first-ever 1,500 volt PV system. Will 1,500 V architecture be the future for solar?

ALAMEDA, Calif., April 18 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Blymyer Engineers, the nation’s leading solar design firm, announced today the company is finishing the designs on a 1,500 volt PV system across three sites in Florida. When completed the Gulf Coast project will generate wit 123.75 MW of AC power. The project is utilizing 1,497,000 First Solar… Read more »

Quercus and Swiss Life Asset Managers complete acquisition of Antin Solar Investments and its 77.1 MW solar photovoltaic asset portfolio

London, Luxembourg: 19 April, 2016: Quercus Assets Selection and Swiss Life Asset Managers announce the successful completion of the deal to acquire Antin Solar Investments (“ASI”) in a 50:50 joint venture. ASI now operates as Azienda Solare Italiana Spa. On 18 December 2015 the joint venture, called Quercus Swiss Life Italian Solar Srl, had entered… Read more »

Sonnenstromfabrik in Wismar back in manufacturing of long-life and standard modules

Wismar, April 19, 2016 – Production at Sonnenstromfabrik in Wismar has now resumed after a break of three months. The plant, originally built by Centrosolar as the production base for Centrosolar’s own-brand solar modules as well as for products made for TSMC, Bosch, Du Pont and Conergy, is one of the most efficient and advanced… Read more »

meteocontrol implements monitoring system for 24.3 MWp solar energy

Augsburg, April 19, 2016 – meteocontrol GmbH has equipped seven new solar power plants in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Hesse with its monitoring systems. meteocontrol’s monitoring and control systems manage the regulated grid feed-in operations and ensure that the PV systems operate at optimum capacity with a total output of 24.3 MWp. Contracted by IBC SOLAR… Read more »

Centrosolar receives TOP BRAND PV USA Seal 2016 from EuPD Research

US American PV installers rate Centrosolar’s products among the best in the industry. Therefore, Centrosolar receives the “Top Brand PV USA Seal 2016” from EuPD Research. Bonn. Participants of the “US PV Installer Monitor 2015/2016” positively rated Centrosolar in regard to brand awareness and brand management. Therefore the company receives the “TOP BRAND PV USA… Read more »

Integration of Renewable Energy in Europe and Africa Study on Supergrid Presents Scenarios and Technologies for a Renewable-Based Energy Supply

The percentage of renewables in the electricity supply is steadily growing worldwide. Using a combination of different renewable sources, an ecological and economical electricity mix can be realized across national borders. Decisive here is the reliable supply, storage and distribution of renewable electricity. In the Supergrid project, several Fraunhofer institutes joined together to research just… Read more »

Phoenix Solar among global Top 20 EPC providers

• Wiki-Solar’s current global EPC ranking places Phoenix Solar at No. 17 in terms of MWp capacity commissioned, and No. 8 in terms of projects completed Sulzemoos, Germany, April 18th, 2016 / Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, has been… Read more »

Intersolar And Ees Europe 2016 Fully Booked

Munich, April 15, 2016 – Two months before the exhibition opens, Intersolar Europe is sending the market positive signals: The exhibition space at the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry and its partners has been fully booked. And the same is true for ees Europe, Europe’s largest exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems…. Read more »

Gantner Instruments becomes one of the world´s biggest turnkey PV monitoring providers

Zwoenitz, 14 April 2016. With installations of 367 megawatts in the first quarter of 2016, the German-based company Gantner Instruments has established itself as one of the biggest independent photovoltaic monitoring companies worldwide. Since January 2016, the PV business unit Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions has already provided turnkey monitoring and control solutions for 33 projects… Read more »

Research Factory PV Tec Celebrates Ten Years Of Service To German PV Industry Opening Of Lab Addition PV Tec Select Demonstrates Confidence In The Future

When the Fraunhofer ISE Photovoltaic Technology Evaluation Center PV-TEC was inaugurated in Spring 2006, it was the first research-based pilot line for crystalline silicon solar cells. Back then with support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Fraunhofer ISE PV-TEC was able to build a new, unique service center for the photovoltaic (PV) industry…. Read more »

Solar Plants Installs 250kw Of Solaredge Solution On Sony Uk Technology Centre In South Wales

London, UK (APRIL 14, 2016) – Solar Plants, one of Wales’ leading independent PV installers, completes a 250kW commercial installation with SolarEdge’s DC optimized inverter solution at Sony UK Technology Centre. Looking to promote the use of green energy, Sony UK Technology Centre was specifically interested in SolarEdge’s solution as it increases system production by… Read more »

Gantner Instruments becomes one of the world´s biggest turnkey PV monitoring providers

Zwoenitz, 14 April 2016. With installations of 367 megawatts in the first quarter of 2016, the German-based company Gantner Instruments has established itself as one of the biggest independent photovoltaic monitoring companies worldwide. Since January 2016, the PV business unit Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions has already provided turnkey monitoring and control solutions for 33 projects… Read more »

Research Factory PV-TEC Celebrates Ten Years of Service to German PV Industry Opening of lab addition “PV-TEC Select” demonstrates confidence in the future

When the Fraunhofer ISE Photovoltaic Technology Evaluation Center PV-TEC was inaugurated in Spring 2006, it was the first research-based pilot line for crystalline silicon solar cells. Back then with support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Fraunhofer ISE PV-TEC was able to build a new, unique service center for the photovoltaic (PV) industry…. Read more »

U.S. utilities, large and small, added record amounts of solar to grid in 2015 SEPA announces annual Top 10 utility solar winners in Denver

DENVER — Southern California Edison connected 1,258 new megawatts of solar power to the grid in 2015, more than any other utility in the United States, according to the annual utility solar market survey conducted by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), formerly the Solar Electric Power Association. Edison was one of two utilities claiming… Read more »

Perovskite Solar Cells on the Rise, With Likely Commercialization in 2019

The emerging technology reaches 21% efficiency in the lab, leading to deal-making between companies and academic institutions driving research, Lux Research says BOSTON, MA – April 12, 2016 – Perovskite solar cells are hailed as the next generation of photovoltaic material, and are hoping to drive adoption in new applications. While there are challenges to… Read more »

In Northern Italy 1740 hours of solar productivity in one yea

This is the real experience in a PV plant in Piacenza (Northern Italy) where the wide range of input voltage of the Omron Inverter maximize productivity hours in the year The best solution to repair at the uncertainty of the incentives scheme experienced recently in Italy is to increase solar productivity hours during the year:… Read more »

Solar Energy Company PROINSO to donate solar equipment to United World Colleges

Solar energy company PROINSO will donate solar equipment to sixteen United World Colleges (UWC) to assist students in comparing renewable energy data from different parts of the world. PROINSO’s first donation has been made to UWC Atlantic College in Llantwit Major, South Wales. The equipment will be set up in the college’s ‘Valley’, an on-site… Read more »

Meyer Burger receives significant contract for over CHF 18 million

Meyer Burger receives significant contract for over CHF 18 million for upgrade equipment and technologies including the MAiA 2.1 system platform, SiNA cell coating systems and innovative DW288 diamond wire cutting equipment and technology. JA Solar, a leading solar manufacturer in Asia, has awarded Meyer Burger a contract for the delivery of its industrially proven… Read more »

Working Together For Renewables: Intersolar India Joins Forces With Husum Wind

Mumbai/Pforzheim/Freiburg, April 05, 2016 – Strong partners for the energy transition in India: HUSUM Wind and Intersolar are forming a strategic partnership. From October 19-21, 2016, the internationally renowned exhibition for wind energy will be represented with a special area at India’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry in Mumbai. The special area… Read more »

meteocontrol implements uniform monitoring platform for Green City Energy

Augsburg, 04/06/2016 – Green City Energy AG, an alternative energy provider based in Munich, is determined to increase the efficiency and returns of the operation management in its system portfolio, which comprises about 40 MWp of installed PV power. To accomplish this goal, it asked meteocontrol GmbH to integrate all 25 solar parks into a… Read more »

Turkey becomes attractive

Goldbeck Solar expands its activities The Turkish solar market may expand to 600 megawatt peak over the course of this year. Goldbeck Solar, a solar EPC contractor from Hirschberg near Heidelberg in Germany, wants to provide between 30 and 50 MWp. In a country with an average 7.5 sun hours per day, photovoltaic energy simply… Read more »