Ingeteam has just launched onto the market its new PV string inverter models, delivering output powers of up to 40 kW in a single inverter. In addition to the 40 kW model, a further three models have also been presented: 24 kW, 28 kW and 33 kW. The UL-1741 compliant version of these models, specifically… Read more »
There is every indication that the solar and energy storage industries are set for growth on the East Coast of the USA. Seldom before has development been so dynamic, never have perspectives been more promising. This is reason enough for the organizers of the Intersolar Summit conferences to invite the key players of the industry… Read more »
For net electricity exports in 2015, Germany achieved a record foreign trade surplus of 2.07 billion euros, well exceeding Germany’s former record of 1.94 billion euros reached in 2013. A detailed data analysis showed that the average market price realized by Germany for electricity exports was on the same level as for its electricity imports… Read more »
Researchers develop novel technology for harvesting solar energyNeuchâtel, 25 February 2016 – Three Swiss organizations and their nine international partners have launched a European research project that aims to develop novel types of photovoltaic cell. The cells will use so-called perovskite PV technology, which has the potential to be both low-cost and extremely efficient. The… Read more »
The Stringer TT2100 is setting a new standard at 2100 cycles per hour or 1.7 seconds for a single cycle. It confirms teamtechnik’s position as the supplier of the fastest single-track soldering solutions for solar cells in the world, increasing the throughput per stringer to 65 MW per year and production system. The full teamtechnik… Read more »
Leading technical advisor delivers due diligence services to international investors at largest PV development area in the world, Ben Ban Aswan, Egypt 23rd February 2016 – OST Energy (OST), a leading technical advisor for wind, solar and energy storage initiatives, is working with a number of major international development finance institutions and independent power producers… Read more »
Hamburg, 23rd February 2016: Suncycle signed a cooperation agreement with the Korean module producer S-Energy. During an official ceremony in Seoul the CEOs of both companies, Mr. Sung-Min Hong and Dr. Mischa Paterna, confirmed the importance of the agreement for S-Energy and Suncycle. The exclusive agreement comprises the complete after-sales service for Europe and includes,… Read more »
Trina Solar held on to its status as the top producer of solar photovoltaic modules in 2015, producing 4.55 Gigawatts of crystalline modules The company is looking to boost competitiveness in global markets with a new manufacturing base in Thailand, adding 500 Megawatt (MW) and 700 MW cell capacities, says GlobalData analyst Trina Solar Remained… Read more »
Thin film record 22.1 percent research cell continues performance advancement trend TEMPE, Ariz., February 23, 2016 – First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it has established yet another world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) research cell conversion efficiency, achieving 22.1 percent efficiency certified at the Newport Corporation’s Technology and Applications Center (TAC) PV… Read more »
Fraunhofer ISE’s mini-module achieves new world record efficiency of 43.4 % The highest efficiencies for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity are reached with concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems, and the technology still promises room for improvement. After announcing their world record solar cell two years ago, Fraunhofer ISE now reports that they have just… Read more »
• Construction scheduled to start in Q1/2016• Underscores Phoenix Solar’s strong position in growing US market Sulzemoos, February 22, 2016 / Phoenix Solar, Inc., the San Ramon, California, based subsidiary of Phoenix Solar AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU93), a leading international photovoltaic system integrator listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, has been awarded… Read more »
Specialist distributor Switchtec has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with French surge protection specialist, Citel. Under the agreement Switchtec will have sole distribution rights to Citel’s vast range of surge protection equipment in the UK. While the range of Citel surge protection devices (SPDs) available from Switchtec will be extensive, the company expects to make… Read more »
At the ecobuild 2016 from March 8 to 10 in London, Solare Datensysteme GmbH will present a wide array of solutions to manage PV power efficiently and to optimize yields. Solar-LogTM – Export Restriction Solution The UK’s grid network capacity for feed-in energy produced by a solar PV installation is becoming more of a concern,… Read more »
Solar technology company’s licensing model offers low-cost R&D innovation for PV industry FREMONT, Calif.-February 16, 2016-An innovative, optics-based solar technology platform from Banyan Energy offers manufacturers, developers and systems integrators an accelerated pathway to ultra-low-cost PV modules and manufacturing. The company’s affordable licensing model allows Banyan-designed modules to be easily manufactured in local factories without… Read more »
The plant is located at the Brazilian army headquarters in Brasilia. Spain, 15 February, 2016. Ingeteam began the year 2016 by commissioning the first hybrid plant in Brazil to be connected to the public grid, combining PV energy and battery storage. The power generated by the rooftop PV panels (90 kWp) is stored in a… Read more »
Augsburg, 02/15/2016 – meteocontrol GmbH, a specialist for monitoring systems and quality assurance of photovoltaic systems, plans to move the development and production of its data loggers from Moers to Augsburg. The company’s base in Augsburg will take over these areas in July 2016. Until recently, meteocontrol has focused exclusively on developing Web portals that… Read more »
• Europe’s biggest floating solar panel array being installed on the Queen Elizabeth II reservoir, London • Eight football pitches worth of photovoltaic (PV) panels will generate enough energy to power 1,800 homes every year • Thames Water supports Paris Agreement to limit the global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees Celsius, with target… Read more »
skytron energy’s monitoring technology helps to regulate electricity in an energy intensive region Berlin, 11 February 2016 – skytron® energy has been selected to fit out one of the largest solar power plants on the African continent with its monitoring, control and supervision technology. The Mulilo Sonnedix Prieska Photovoltaic (PV) plant will be completed in… Read more »
The Solar-LogTM energy management system from Solare Datensysteme GmbH (SDS) has monitored the 12 kWp PV plants at the RWE headquarters and Customer Service Center in Warsaw, Poland, since the end of 2015. RWE Poland is focusing on generating “green” energy – particularly with photovoltaic. The photovoltaic modules on the roof for the RWE Poland… Read more »
Celebrating milestone by globally shipping 10 power optimizers worth $10,000 each Herzelya Pituach, Israel (February 9, 2016) – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, announced that it has shipped its 10 millionth power optimizer. With systems installed in more than 90 countries, SolarEdge… Read more »
AURIUM CAPITAL MARKETS WARNS OF INCREASED RISK OF UK ENERGY SECURITY ISSUE AS IT LOOKS TO RAISE UP TO £500 MILLION TO FUND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS · Decision to phase out coal fired stations; falling renewable infrastructure costs; rising energy prices and the UK falling behind on its emissions targets makes renewables more attractive for… Read more »
Commitment provides 30 megawatts of Solar Power to U.S. National Grid BETHESDA, Md., February 1, 2016 /3BL Media/ – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has entered into a 17-year power purchase agreement for solar-generated electricity produced by Duke Energy Renewables. The renewable power purchase, which is expected to produce 30 megawatts (approximately 72,000 megawatt hours per… Read more »
Johannesburg/ Kolkata, 04/02/2016 – The solar company Vikram Solar is partnering with Powertech Africa, a leading African distributor of energy technology, thereby entering 14 new markets in sub-Saharan Africa, including Botswana, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Vikram already operates local offices in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Vikram Solar, with Powertech Africa as its official sales agent,… Read more »
Toronto, Ontario, February 2, 2016 – CarbonFree Technology Inc. announced today its development participation in a 50 MW solar power project located in the Township of Southgate, Ontario. The Southgate Solar Project will rank among the top five photovoltaic projects in Canada. The project will use approximately 190,000 polycrystalline silicon modules manufactured by Canadian Solar… Read more »
he German Solar Association remains exclusive partner of Intersolar and ees Europe / Joint efforts in developing solar markets around the world / Henceforth discounted exhibition participation for association members Berlin, 3 February 2016 – The German Solar Association (BSW-Solar) continues its successful cooperation with Intersolar, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, and… Read more »
nv vogt Philippines Solar Energy One, Inc. inaugurated the Surallah solar power plant in Mindanao/Philippines last Saturday. The plant with a capacity of 6.23 MWp was commissioned in November 2015 and is the largest one operating in Mindanao to date. The project was developed by nv vogt and its joint venture partner ib vogt GmbH,… Read more »
Wiltshire based renewable electricity supplier and generator, Good Energy, is pleased to announce that it has commissioned a new 5MW solar site near Wareham, Dorset. Oaklands Plantation will generate enough renewable electricity to supply around 1,300 homes and brings the number of solar farms the company has built and operates to seven. Combined with its… Read more »
A new edge connector for bifacial solar panels has been introduced by Multi-Contact. The slimline PV-JB/BF junction box can be mounted on the edge of double-sided panels without obscuring any solar cells. Where the panels are intended for use in a building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) system, this enables the connector and cabling to be hidden… Read more »
Best performances of Omron Inverter in Lebanon, where frequent electricity cuts make any photovoltaic installations more complex. Photovoltaic business in Lebanon is very challenging: the government is strongly committed to renewable energy and energy efficiency, but power grid is unstable and frequent electricity cuts makes any photovoltaic installation more complex. Main push for solar business… Read more »
Meyer Burger Technology Ltd today announced the successful conclusion of two important contracts with a combined volume of over CHF 22 million with existing photovoltaic customers in Asia. Meyer Burger also reports unaudited net sales of CHF 323.6 million, incoming orders of CHF 418.9 million for 2015 and order backlog of CHF 257.5 million as… Read more »
• 50,07 MWp largest single PV Power Plant to date in Philippines, one of the largest in South-East Asia • Record time-line of 4 month – exactly 123 days – from start construction “first pile in” to commissioning and achieving “first power out”• 189,648 PV panels will produce electricity to supply more than 24,000 Philippe… Read more »
Northumbria University has taken significant steps to increase its use of solar energy to help reduce its carbon emissions. The University has just completed an investment in one of the largest installations of solar panels in Newcastle on the roof of its Sport Central facility, and has also refurbished existing panels on Northumberland Building, which… Read more »
Powertraveller has made some powerful updates to its portable solar charger, the solarmonkey adventurer 2015, with greater capacity to improve its charging capabilities. The design of the slim and compact solarmonkey adventurer 2015, which naturally harnesses and stores energy from the sun to charge up 5V devices, incorporates Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) Technology to… Read more »
A newly installed PV system at the Aquafax head office reduces operating costs and provides a stable and predictable energy supply. (PresseBox) (Teningen, 22.01.2016) Aquafax is a leading international wholesaler and distributor of marine and industrial equipment. They specialise in distributing over 16,000 products, sourced from all over the world many of which are as… Read more »
• Joint event of SOLARUNITED and EU PVSEC on Wednesday, June 22, 2016• EU PVSEC 2016 Co-location with Intersolar Europe Munich/Orlando/Hanau, 25 January 2016 – SOLARUNITED (formally known as International Photovoltaic Equipment Association, IPVEA) and the 32nd EU PVSEC (32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition) present the PV Production, Quality, and Innovation Forum… Read more »
Solar energy company PROINSO has announced it will open seven offices across Central America. PROINSO will open offices in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. The expansion into Central America will increase PROINSO’s presence to 26 offices worldwide and bolster its team by over 50 members local to the region. Pablo Gonzalez,… Read more »