Renusol showcases mounting system for ballasted ground mount solar installations starting at 19 m² London, 9 March 2016 – At the Ecobuild exhibition held in London this week, Renusol is unveiling a new mounting solution for small freestanding photovoltaic systems. The Micro Ground System (MGS) substructure is suitable for light commercial, agricultural and residential areas…. Read more »
Milwaukee, WI. March 8th, 2016. Ingeteam has just commissioned a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Minster, Ohio. The Minster PV plant, owned by Half Moon Ventures LLC, out of Chicago, IL has received an investment of $15 million. Thanks to the 4.3MWdc (3MWac) of installed solar capacity, this plant will produce 5.83GWh of energy per… Read more »
Sharp Energy Solutions, stand E3330 London, 8 March 2016 – Sharp will showcase its full energy solutions portfolio at EcoBuild 2016 (8-10 March, ExCel Centre) stand E3330, including its new home energy management system, Smart Chap. Taking a larger than planned stand to show its expanded range, Sharp will also exhibit the latest additions to… Read more »
Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin Henning / Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing.Andreas Palzer, Fraunhofer ISEFull Study: February 2016 / Short Summary: December 15, 2015 The transformation of the energy system in Germany is a declared political goal of the federal government. By 2050, greenhouse gas emissions are to be reduced by at least 80 percent under 1990 levels. This necessitates… Read more »
EpiWafer Technology Starts “Series A” on its Way to Commercialization NexWafe GmbH and Lynwood (Schweiz) AG sign investment contract NexWafe, a Fraunhofer ISE spin-off founded in June 2015, is now starting “Series A”, commercializing its EpiWafer technology after signing a funding contract with Lynwood (Schweiz) AG. NexWafe’s highly innovative EpiWafer technology developed at Fraunhofer ISE… Read more »
Prenzlau, Germany / Palo, Philippines 3 March 2016, aleo solar GmbH has supplied around 76,000 high-performance modules for the Sepalco solar park in the Philippines. The 22MW project on the central Philippine island of Leyte incorporates aleo monocrystalline modules manufactured at the factory in Germany. The solar park, which is one of the world’s largest… Read more »
DSM, a global company active in health, nutrition and materials, has entered into a commercial alliance with Chinese backsheet producer Suzhou Sunshine New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. to extend its offering to the solar photovoltaic (PV) market. DSM will exclusively market the Sunshine portfolio of innovative PV backsheet products based on patented Sunshine technology outside… Read more »
A module, inverter or storage system manufacturer, who provides good services and high quality products, can gain a considerable competitive edge over his competitors in the retail market. This year, Wuxi Suntech is ranked among the top module manufacturers based on recommendation levels by British installers. Therefore, Wuxi Suntech receives the “Top Brand PV |… Read more »
Eric Fleckten (43) has been appointed General Manager of Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd, Singapore. In this position, which he assumed in November 2015, he also oversees the Phoenix Solar Group’s activities in the Asia Pacific region. Prior to joining Phoenix Solar, he held the post of Director of Business Development Emerging Markets at SunEdison, and… Read more »
Otjozondjupa Solar Park to account for one percent of country’s power generation capacity ZURICH, Switzerland/TEMPE, Az. – February 29, 2016 – First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that HopSol AG, a Swiss solar developer, has selected its high performance thin film modules to power the Otjozondjupa Solar Park, which is located near Grootfontein, Namibia…. Read more »
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 »