Category: Solar

Progress in the construction of the integrated 71MW photovoltaic production facility in San Juan, Argentina

Opening of warehouse and office buildings Delivery of the first systems of SCHMID Group has started January 12, 2015 Production of the first modules starting October 15, 2015 January 21, 2015, San Juan, Argentina – Freudenstadt, Germany. Following the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone on October 24, 2014 for the 71MW photovoltaic production facility… Read more »

SunEdison and TerraForm Power Secure Financing With Santander and Bayerische Landesbank To Build 85.2 Megawatts Of Solar In The UK

· Projects Are Expected To Be Acquired By TerraForm Power Once Interconnected In Early 2015 · Santander And Bayerische Landesbank Acted As Arrangers And Santander UK Acted As Agent For The Loan · Projects Will Generate Enough Electricity To Power More Than 26,000 Homes Per Year BELMONT, Calif. and Bethesda, Md. – Jan. [21], 2015-… Read more »

Hanwha Q CELLS to Reshape its International Production Setup

-Program to increase cost efficiency and overall competitiveness -Intended transfer of German 230MW cell- and 130MW module capacity -German organization to be restructured and concentrated on core strengths -Negotiations with Works Council to start in Germany immediately -Sharpened profile of the German organization to leverage Q CELLS leadership position in R&D, Technology and Quality [Thalheim,… Read more »

Zeversolar signs distributor agreement with Annex Power

Suzhou, China, 21.01.2015. As of today, the Southeast Asian renewable energy group Annex Power will distribute Zeversolar’s string inverters in Thailand as well as in Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Singapore. As local service partner of the Chinese manufacturer, Annex Power will also advise and support end customers. In order to guarantee an excellent… Read more »

First Solar Marks New Milestone with 10 Gigawatts of Installed PV Capacity

14,000 gigawatt hours of energy generated per year is sufficient to power Luxembourg TEMPE, Ariz./ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – January 19, 2015 – First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has achieved 10 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity installed globally, making it the first thin film PV module manufacturer in… Read more »

PROINSO supplies in Barbados a PV-DIESEL hybrid system

PROINSO supplied SMA inverters and SMA Fuel Save Controllers for the hybrid system located in St Lucy, Barbados. The installation will help reduce diesel consumption by 60,000L/year representing 16 % of the total annual fuel consumption. PV DIESEL hybrid solutions combining PV panels and a diesel generator as a backup power source are being increasingly… Read more »

Hanwha Q CELLS Japan Puts Self-Developed 24MW PV Power Plant Into Operation

-Over 97,000 Q.PRO-G3 modules to produce nearly 25 million kWh of clean electricity per year -Successful installation in mountainous area -Hanwha Q CELLS Japan expands its position as Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Japan [Oita, Japan, 16 January, 2015] – Hanwha Q CELLS Japan today announced the completion and grid connection of the 24 MW… Read more »

Schneider Electric Launches Conext Insighta Remote Monitoring And Asset Management Platform For Distributed PV Plants

Burnaby, Canada, January 15, 2015 – Schneider ElectricTM Solar Business, a global leader in solutions for the solar power conversion chain, is pleased to announce the launch of ConextTM Insight, a remote monitoring and asset management platform for distributed PV plants. Smart decision making to maximise ROI of PV assets The Conext Insight web portal… Read more »

Vikram Solar Successfully Commissions Indias First Floating PV Power Plant

Kolkata/India, Mannheim/Germany, January 13th 2015: Tier one module manufacturer and EPC company Vikram Solar has successfully completed India’s first floating solar power plant. The R&D installation is part of a test project for Vikram Solar’s new floating module technology in cooperation with the Arka Renewable Energy College in Kolkata. The project aims to create a… Read more »

Sharp Partners With Samsung Sdi To Offer Homeowners A Complete Solar Energy Solution

London, 13 January 2015 – Sharp has today announced it is partnering with Samsung SDI to offer a complete energy and battery management system to homeowners in the UK. The compact, all-in-one solution boasts solar modules from Sharp and an all-in-one battery storage from Samsung SDI. Peter Thiele, President of Sharp Energy Solutions Europe, said:… Read more »

4JET launches GDSflex – cost efficient and flexible via drilling for solar module glass

4JET receives multi-system order from leading glass supplier 4JET Technologies GmbH (Alsdorf, Germany) has launched a new product for drilling via holes in glass substrates for c-Si photovoltaic modules. Several of the new systems have been ordered by a major glass supplier in Asia. The increasing use of glass/glass modules in PV applications requires to… Read more »

Grupo Clavijo Opens A New Abu Dhabi Office

As part of its ongoing process of commercial expansion, the Spanish company Grupo Clavijo, world leader in solar photovoltaic structures and trackers, has opened an office in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Clavijo Energy Services LLC, aiming to strengthen its business activity and provide better service to customers in this area and in MENA countries. The new… Read more »

Petrol under a £1 a litre in Birmingham – outlier or the rule? Schneider Electric energy analyst

The first petrol station has cut the price of fuel to below the £1 barrier for the first time since 2009, after fall in global oil price. David Hunter, energy analyst at Schneider Electric, comments on whether this price drop will be an outlier or the rule. David Hunter, energy analyst at Schneider Electric:“Whilst the… Read more »

Valentin Software Strengthens Management and Grants Power of Attorney

Valentin Software GmbH has expanded its leadership. Alongside the founder and Managing Director Gerhard Valentin, Steffen Lindemann has been appointed Managing Director. At the same time Patrizia Mataj receives power of attorney for the software company and is in charge of finance and personnel. Familiar FacesBoth Steffen Lindemann and Patrizia Mataj have worked for some… Read more »

JA Solar Reaches 100MWp of PV Module Shipments to Solarcentury for UK Projects in 2014

SHANGHAI, Shanghai, January 5, 2015 – JA Solar has announced that it has delivered over 100MWp of PV modules to Solarcentury, a leading UK solar developer and EPC, in 2014. The modules were mainly used in Solarcentury’s ground-mounted solar projects and large commercial rooftops in the UK. Approximately 49MWp of JA Solar’s proprietary Full Square… Read more »

Pfeiffer Vacuum presents its vacuum solutions as a new online experience

 Discover and experience Pfeiffer Vacuum’s extensive range of vacuum products  Focus placed on practical vacuum examples and applications  Films and 3D animations enhance the existing web experience Asslar, Germany, January 5, 2015. Just in time for the new year, Pfeiffer Vacuum presents its new vacuum solutions website. Users can discover the wide spectrum of products… Read more »

RENA transfers SoLayTec shares to Tempress

• RENA transfers its share in SoLayTec to Tempress• The technological cooperation between both companies RENA and SoLayTec will continue• For PERC-technologies RENA offers equipment for backside polishing, smoothing and cleaning Gütenbach, 29.12.2014:At the end of the year RENA transfers its share in SoLayTec to Tempress, Amtech Group, Netherlands.“RENA will set its focus on its expertise in wet… Read more »

Meyer Burger has successfully secured further important contracts in Asia (China/Taiwan) to supply MB-PERC upgrade cell technology

Meyer Burger has successfully secured further important contracts in Asia (China/Taiwan) to supply systems for the manufacture of high-quality solar cells with MB-PERC upgrade cell technology MB-PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) from Meyer Burger is an advanced cell technology that offers customers the opportunity to substantially increase the efficiency and performance of their existing solar… Read more »

Belectric First Solar Connect Uks Largest Solar Farm To Grid

46 MWp solar farm with continued sheep grazing and biodiversity enhancement BELECTRIC UK and First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) have connected the United Kingdom’s largest solar farm to the grid. The 46 megawatts (MWDC) Landmead Solar Farm, in East Hanney near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, will supply around 45 million kWh (kilowatt hours) of clean energy… Read more »

European Installers Give Excellent Grades to Q CELLS

-Q CELLS is one of the leading PV brands in Europe according to EuPD Research European PV Installer Monitor 2014/2015© -The PV brand extends its market penetration in European PV markets -The Q CELLS brand performs outstandingly at several independent studies [Thalheim, Germany, December 19, 2014] – Q CELLS´ solar modules are very positively perceived… Read more »

Delta now shipping new high-efficiency three phase residential inverters

The leading global provider of power and thermal management solutions is now shipping its new RPI Series three phase inverters with 6 kVA / 8 kVA / 10 kVA power outputs. Delta will launch three new transformerless models known as the RPI M6A, M8A and M10A featuring 6, 8 and 10 kVA power outputs respectively…. Read more »

International yield reports secure PV projects

Augsburg, December 18, 2014 – Yield reports by meteocontrol GmbH provide a reliable basis for assessing photovoltaic projects. In addition to system-specific parameters, they take into account local conditions as well as the latest climate research insights. For any system location around the world, the Augsburg-based PV service provider can generate accurate forecasts of the… Read more »

Wavelabs Strengthens Foothold In Asia Solartron Next Buyer Of Sinus-220 Led Solar Simulator

WAVELABS Solar Metrology Systems has sold a SINUS-220 LED solar simulator to another Asian photovoltaics supplier, Solartron Public Company Limited of Thailand. This latest simulator purchase represents the second deal in short succession in Southeast Asia for the innovative German photovoltaic startup WAVELABS. Solartron is a regional PV integrator with its own cell and module… Read more »

skytron® energy announces new management

The Berlin-based company is positioning itself for the international market Berlin, 17 December 2014 – skytron® energy has a new Managing Director: Jörgen Klammer has taken over as head of the Berlin-based technology company in December 2015. He will succeed Stefan Degener, who assumed management of skytron energy in July, when it was acquired by… Read more »

MARTIFER SOLAR DEVELOPS PV PLANT in the UK FOR SMARTENERGY Renewables AG

• Martifer Solar has sold the project rights, including the provision of EPC and O&M Services, for a 4.27 MW PV plant located near Exeter to Smartenergy Renewables AG • The Francis Court plant sale builds upon the combined strengths of Martifer Solar and Smartenergy Renewables in order to maximize the value of the project… Read more »

Gcube Insures Europes Largest PV Project

Specialist renewable energy insurer to cover Neoen for 300MW Cestas solar park in France London, 15th December 2014 – GCube, the specialist renewable energy insurer, has been selected by Paris-based developer Neoen to provide comprehensive cover for a 300MW solar park in France. Once complete, the site in Cestas, near Bordeaux, will become Europe’s largest… Read more »

Bernhard Gerber appointed new General Manager of Technology and Product Centre in Thun

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) has appointed Bernhard Gerber as the new General Manager of its Technology and Product Centre (TPC) Thun/Umkirch. At its location in Thun, Meyer Burger has concentrated the research and development activities and the product and technology competencies for the areas of wafer and module as well as… Read more »

Upgrading is worth it: monitoring photovoltaic plants on a single platform

Augsburg, December 11, 2014 – meteocontrol GmbH, headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, offers plant owners and operators a complete and efficient package for upgrading photovoltaic (PV) plant monitoring systems. The comprehensive high-performance system streamlines professional operational management, allowing operators to meet the latest market- and grid-integration requirements with one tool. Showcasing this, meteocontrol is now providing… Read more »

Intersolar Europe 2015: Innovations Drive Forward The Energy Transition

Munich, December 10, 2014 – New technologies and products from the solar industry are helping to make the energy transition a reality. This year, Intersolar Europe will be presenting the Intersolar AWARD for the eighth time running in honor of especially innovative solutions in the solar industry. The innovation prize will be awarded in the… Read more »

JinkoSolar’s South African Production Facility is in line with Industry Standards in OST Energy Independent Technical Review

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), a global leader in the solar PV industry, today announced that its South African production facility is in line with industry standards in an independent technical review conducted by OST Energy. OST Energy, which conducted the review according to the UK’s standards, is an independent… Read more »

SCHMID Group receives order from Asian premium manufacturer of solar cells and solar modules

Sale of 3 Multi Busbar Connector (MBC) lines for the production of novel highly efficient solar modules The SCHMID Multi Busbar concept increases the module efficiency, reduces the cost of materials and can be easily integrated into existing module lines. Dec. 08, 2014 – Freudenstadt / Germany. A well-known Asian premium manufacturer of solar cells… Read more »

JA Solar Supplies 100MW of Modules to First Large-Scale Solar Farm in Pakistan

Shanghai, China, December 8, 2014 – JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO) (“JA Solar” or “JA”), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced that it shipped 100MW of modules to the first large-scale solar farm in Pakistan. Occupying 500 acres of land, the solar farm is located within the… Read more »

Suntech Expands Presence in Benelux with New Partnerships and Projects

Suntech looks to quadruple its market share in Benelux by 2015 DEUME, Netherlands, Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Press Release/: Wuxi Suntech, one of the largest manufacturers of PV modules, is aiming to expand its 3% market share in Benelux to 13% by 2015 through its newly announced partnerships and projects with Oskomera Solar Power… Read more »

Renusol supplies leading British electrical distributor with its complete range of PV mounting equipment

Renusol’s PV mounting systems available at all of Edmundson Electrical’s Greentech branches Cologne, Germany, December 2, 2014 – The Cologne-based PV mounting systems manufacturer Renusol now supplies its entire range of products to Edmundson Electrical, one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical equipment. The products allow solar arrays to be installed on roofs of… Read more »

Hanwha Q CELLS Launches C&I PV Kit in France

– 100 kW Kits will be sold via the company´s installer network in France – Q CELLS’ Q.ANTUM Technology is used for maximized energy yield – Hanwha Q CELLS again strengthens its position in the country and sees a promising Q4 business in France [Aix-en-Provence, France / Thalheim, Germany, 28 November 2014] – Industry &… Read more »

Prestigious Idtechex Printed Electronic Award 2014 For Best Technical Development Manufacturing Awarded To Meyer Burger Group

During the international Printed Electronics USA exhibition and conference from 19 – 20 November in Santa Clara CA, Roth & Rau B.V. was recognised with the IDTechEx Printed Electronic Award 2014 for “Best Technical Development Manufacturing”. Roth & Rau B.V. (The Netherlands), a member of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN), was honoured… Read more »