Conergy UK has been announced as one of the exhibitors at the prestigious CIH Housing 2015 conference where the company’s solar team will be available to talk to delegates looking for advice regarding rooftop-installed solar PV solutions for social housing. The annual event, hosted by The Chartered Institute of Housing and attended by delegates working… Read more »
INTERSOLAR EUROPE 2015: INTELLIGENT CONCEPTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SUPPLY The sun sets on the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry and its partners in MunichMunich, June 12, 2015 – Intersolar Europe draws to a close after three successful exhibition days. In addition to solar electricity generation, the leading international exhibition shined the spotlight on… Read more »
ees Europe 2015 packs a punch with higher exhibitor numbers and dedicated conference Munich, June 12, 2015 – ees Europe 2015 draws to an end. This year, Europe’s largest exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems played host to 158 exhibitors show- casing technologies, products and services in renewable energy storage – marking a threefold… Read more »
The new InPassion ALD user, which is one of the tier one player in China, will start multi cSi PERC development in its in-house R&D centre. Delivery is planned within this month. The customer which has ordered a second InPassion ALD, is a customer of SoLayTec since 2011.“Since 2011 SoLayTec is working very closely with… Read more »
Battery cell control system extends lifespan of storage devices and reduces costs Munich, Germany, 11th June 2015 – At the Intersolar Europe exhibition in Munich, storage systems manufacturer ASD Automatic Storage Device has unveiled the first energy storage solution that connects battery cells in parallel as opposed to in a series. Electronic cell management significantly… Read more »
Recently, ET Solar announced that ET Solutions AG, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has accomplished grid connection of a 13 MWp ground-mounted solar power plant for UK renewable energy investor, Belltown Power. Code named “Park Farm”, the project is near the village of Measham in northwest Leicestershire, and has been successfully grid-connected under the UK’s Renewable Obligation… Read more »
Munich, June 10, 2015 – Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry and its partners, providing an platform for the industry to showcase its innovative strength each year. The exhibition kicked off today with the Intersolar AWARD, which was presented for groundbreaking solutions in the categories of Photovoltaics (PV) and Solar… Read more »
Munich, June 10, 2015 – ees Europe opened its doors today with the announcement of the ees AWARD winners. The ceremony saw Europe’s largest exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems pay tribute to the industry’s outstanding innovations. The com- panies Aquion Energy, Inc., KOSTAL Industrie Elektrik GmbH and SOLARWATT GmbH impressed the panel of… Read more »
Munich, June 10, 2015 – Today marks the start of ees Europe 2015. Over three days, more than 320 of the approximate 1,000 exhibitors from around the world are showcas- ing their solutions and services for storing renewable energy at both the international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems and at Intersolar Europe, which… Read more »
Munich, June 10, 2015 – Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, has reopened its doors today, with more than 1,000 exhibitors set to present their products and services at Messe München until June 12. A diverse program of events and presentations is complementing the exhibition segment, providing in-depth insights into current… Read more »
At the trade fair Intersolar Europe in Munich, Zeversolar presents its new inverter Zeverlution Pro 33K for the first time. The inverter has a nominal output of 33 kilowatts, reaches a maximum efficiency of up to 98.5% and weighs only 58 kilograms. The new product will be available in China on June 15th and in… Read more »
• MPrime, a subsidiary of Martifer Solar, has announced a simple, fast and reliable trading B2B platform, developed specifically and only for professionals; MPrime is the photovoltaic equipment distribution brand of Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, which will provide a wide range of photovoltaic modules, kits, components together with procurement services for EPC… Read more »
Smart integration of PV systems and diesel generators with skyhybrid Berlin, 9 June 2015 – skytron® energy will present its new hybrid power plant controller skyhybrid for the first time at Intersolar Europe in Munich. The system was specially developed for hybrid power plants and enables the intelligent integration of PV, storage and diesel generators.With… Read more »
Recently, ET Solar announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary ET Solutions AG, has completed grid connection of a 6.6 MWp ground-mounted solar power plant for UK renewable energy investor, Belltown Power. Located approximately 3.5 km northwest of Dawlish, Devon, Sawmills Farm project has been connected to the grid under the UK’s Renewable Obligation program. With a… Read more »
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — EuroSite Power Inc., (OTCQB: EUSP) an On-Site UtilityTM solutions provider, offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality, healthcare, housing and leisure centres in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe, today announced the appointment of Dr. Elias Samaras to the position of Chief Executive Officer… Read more »
6 June 2015. PROINSO and The OXIS Solar Centre for Autonomous Research (OSCAR) launched Project Helios as a launch-pad for cost effective and safe solar energy storage across the world. OSCAR is a specially built demonstration centre that houses OXIS’ entire solar storage technology. The Project Helios demonstration comprises a 3.8 kWp solar Photovoltaic (PV)… Read more »
A German company with an international reach, Loser Chemie GmbH has developed a number of critical processes that reduce the environmental impact of solar. And better still, they are working on ways of increasing the efficiency of installed PV systems. We spoke to two of the company’s leading lights: Ulrich Loser and Wolfram Palitzsch. PES:… Read more »
SunEdison is on the hunt for Britain’s most solar savvy street by offering 10 years’ worth of solar generated electricity to participating neighbours in the selected street· #BritainsBrightestStreet participating homeowners can save approximately 45% on their electricity bills and on top of this, SunEdison will also contribute a PV system to the community SunEdison, Inc…. Read more »
Thanks to many years of experience in engineering and development within the challenging, high quality level automotive industry, Hirschmann Automotive was able to raise the standard of connection technology for solar modules to a new level. As a result, they set new global standards of cost/benefit, reliability, and differentiation ability. We spoke once again to… Read more »
Installed solar photovoltaic capacity in the UK nearly doubled in 2014, from 2.8GW to over 5GW. In DECC’s April figures it was reported that overall UK solar PV capacity stood at 5,709MW at the end of March 2015 across over 680 thousand installations. This milestone achievement is testament to the hard work of Britain’s several… Read more »
Despite a challenging period in the German marketplace, Ingenieurbüro Mencke & Tegtmeyer GmbH endures, with a burgeoning international business and a positive outlook. In this refreshingly-candid interview Dirk Tegtmeyer looks back over the past few years, while casting his eye to a more encouraging future. PES: Welcome back to the magazine. How has business been… Read more »
Earlier this year, the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power System Programme (IEA PVPS) published a new report on the “Analysis of Long-Term Performance of PV Systems. This is the fourth of five critical reports, which are designed to establish a landmark in PV Performance and Reliability assessment, and build on the reputation of independence and… Read more »
We’ve tracked the continued success of Kipp & Zonen for a while in PES and indeed, have interviewed several of the company’s executives. In this issue, we headed back to The Netherlands for an interview with Paulien Adema (Business Manager), during which she discussed new products, global expansion and an increased focus on accuracy… PES:… Read more »
With three major new initiatives in progress in Europe alone, the industry is committed to removing PV’s last barrier: funding. We look at the efforts being made to help solar’s sums add up – including an ingenious crowd-funding initiative… Just this month it was revealed that Chinese solar companies, some already heavily indebted by massive… Read more »
There’s no doubt that the PV industry is doing its utmost to further its green credentials and one of the key battlegrounds is focussed around what to do with spent units and other consumables. PV CYCLE is leading from the front in this regard, with a range of innovative and effective options for importers and… Read more »
The use of a clear “ball lens” to concentrate light into a beam of energy may improve solar power efficiency by up to 50 percent, believes a PV pioneer. Plus, we take a look at some other solar innovations that may transform our industry. Over six years ago, futurist Ray Kurzweil stated that, within 20… Read more »
The solar industry is constantly evolving and new ideas and innovations are a welcome source of change and regneration. We asked five pioneers in the field – from five diverging sectors – to give us their views on where the industry is headed and how they are helping to encourage the evolution of an industry…. Read more »
The cleaning of sensitive surfaces is a challenge. And according to Serbot AG, many operators of solar panel installations give away their profits because they are unaware of the effect that dirt has on their installations. PES investigates the Swiss company’s innovative, robotic solutions. Certainly, the surfaces on PV installations often still look good, but… Read more »
While manufacturer Spitzenberger & Spies have discussed the DC aspect of the solar inverter in previous PES articles, they return to PES today to discuss the impact of an inverter’s DC and AC aspects… In common solar installations the main focus of the owner is set to the maximum efficiency of the solar energy conversion…. Read more »
The PV industry has watched with interest as, in the last 12 months, Trina Solar finally became the number one crystalline module manufacturer globally, shipping over 3.6 GW to disparate markets. We asked Jing Tian, Trina Solar’s Head of Global Marketing, about the company’s sustained success and its plans for an even brighter future. PES:… Read more »
Would you exhibit Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa outside? In an environment with no fences or security? Looking after a piece of art in such an environment is not an easy task, and the same applies for any object of value in a PV power plant. viamon’s Bas Zapf talks us through the process… A… Read more »
As one of the world’s most important producers of standard testing chambers and systems for environmental simulation, stability testing and emissions testing worldwide, Weiss Umwelttechnik GmbH is a vital cog in the global PV machine. We quizzed Andrea Bodenhagen about the company’s pioneering work and commitment to continued innovation. PES: Welcome back to PES. For… Read more »
Heraeus Photovoltaics combines a rich corporate history in thick films with innovative technology to manufacture industry-leading front and back-side pastes for solar cell manufacturers around the world. The Heraeus silver pastes are specially formulated to provide higher efficiencies and wider processing windows, resulting in better yields and higher output for solar cell manufacturers. We’re delighted… Read more »
Quite possibly the most advanced and forward-thinking energy storage system producers in Europe, AutarcTech GmbH’s LiHome batteries feature an impressive Battery Management System (BMS) with active balancing and remote monitoring. We caught up with the company’s Patrick Cousins. PES: Welcome to PES. Can you explain a little about the company and outline how you serve… Read more »
BREYER’s extrusion system, CellProtect, allows the production of low shrinkage EVA encapsulation film at high production speed. Joachim Bormann talks us through the state of the market and the company’s innovative response. According to the latest quarterly update from Mercom Capital Group, llc (as well as other sources), the solar industry is forecasted to continue… Read more »
While we’re all committed to furthering solar’s growth,it’s worth remembering that many UK-based businesses can also capitalise on the technology through financing options. Ryan Davis looks at the best financing schemes available for businesses considering purchasing microgen technologies, arguing that they can prove to be an excellent investment opportunity. Issues surrounding the environment and energy… Read more »