Kolkata/India, Nov. 27, 2014. Kolkata based Tier 1 manufacturer Vikram Solar is looking to expand their upstream footprint by getting into solar cell production as well. The internationally active manufacturer of PV modules and EPC solutions provider is revealing its current expansion plans. Besides their plans to expand their module production capacity to 350MW cumulative… Read more »
Indian government increases solar energy targets to an additional 100 GW by 2022 Mumbai, India and Pforzheim/Freiburg, Germany, November 27, 2014: The sixth Intersolar India, India’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry, drew to a close on November 20. Here, 160 international exhibitors from the fields of photovoltaics (PV), PV production technologies, energy… Read more »
Conergy, one of the largest downstream solar companies globally, announced today that it will build two new solar plants totalling 41MWp in the Philippines, where it is already the market leader for solar Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). The new projects bring Conergy’s total contracted volume in the fast-growing Asian market to 73 MWp. The… Read more »
Delta, the leading global provider of power and thermal management solutions, is proud to announce that its new flagship inverter, the RPI M50A, is now available for customers in Europe. The M50A is designed for use in large to very large scale commercial PV systems and features world leading power density-to-size ratio in the 50… Read more »
US based Mission Solar Energy has ordered an InPassion ALD for its high efficiency n-type silicon bifacial solar cell line. With this order SoLayTec enters the U.S. market and in parallel it becomes clear that ALD Al2O3 will be part of the n-type silicon based solar cell production. Roger Görtzen, co-founder of SoLayTec and manager… Read more »
Coherent superposition of quantum states in atoms Vacuum is essential for basic scientific research Asslar, Germany, November 21, 2014. This year, the Justus Liebig University Giessen is awarding its Röntgen Prize to Prof. Dr. Jörg Evers. The Röntgen Prize is awarded each year for outstanding work on basic research into radiation physics and radiation biology…. Read more »
Boston, USA, Nov 20th2014 – Renewable energy project developer One Planet Africa has announced today the appointment of Ambassador Charles R. Stith to the company’s board. Ambassador Stith, who is considered to be one of America’s leading experts on development issues in Sub-Saharan Africa, will bring to One Planet Africa decades of experience and relationships… Read more »
Mumbai/Pforzheim/Freiburg, November 18, 2014: Today Intersolar India, India’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry, open its doors for the sixth time. From November 18-20, the exhibition and conference are taking place for the first time on the same dates at Mumbai’s Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC). Here, 160 international exhibitors from the fields of… Read more »
Isotrol Group is to officially released version 4.0 of its CER monitoring system for renewable generation plants during the Solar Power Generation Europe conference, taking place in Milan during the 18th and 19th of November. The system incorporates new features designed to enhance the profitability of the business and has expanded the Support Center for… Read more »
SunEdison to become world’s largest renewable energy development company· Enters U.S. wind market, doubling total addressable market· 8.0 GW increase of total pipeline, backlog and leads Immediate value creation for SunEdison and DPS accretion for TerraForm Power· SunEdison raises 2015 installation guidance from 1.6-1.8 GW to 2.1-2.3 GW and accelerates timing of IDRs by approximately… Read more »
Shanghai, China, November 17, 2014 – JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO) (“JA Solar” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announces that the rated power of its solar modules assembled by 60 multi-crystalline silicon (“multi-Si”) cells has reached a new milestone of above 280 W. This… Read more »
A new solar panel system for Defense Forces provides ballistic protection and is lighter and more portable than systems currently available. The PowerArmorTM unit from IDG Europe has low-reflectance solar panels protected by an anti-ballistic surface made in an exceptionally strong unidirectional fiber-reinforced composite. The composite is based on an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber… Read more »
– Half megawatt rooftop PV system for self-consumption on solar company’s car park – R&D center, production and office buildings powered by own PV system – On-site consumption of solar energy pays off for industry and commerce [Thalheim, Germany, 13 November 2014] – Hanwha Q CELLS, the largest European photovoltaics provider, banks on self-consumption of… Read more »
Mecasolar is to supply a solar tracker whose energy will go to the auxiliary equipment of a small hydro in the municipality of Jaguari, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.The research team, led by DRESSER-RAND GUASCOR, includes members from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Florianópolis, Brazil). 12 November 2014. MECASOLAR, a firm specialising in the design… Read more »
SCHMID Group is building a 71 MW factory in the Argentine province of San Juan Production of the first modules starting October 15, 2015 Nov. 7, 2014, San Juan, Argentina – Freudenstadt, Germany. After a detailed engineering phase in cooperation with the energy provider Energia Provincial Sociedad del Estado (EPSE) of the Argentine province of… Read more »
Boulder, Colorado/USA, Kolkata/India, November 11, 2014. Vikram Solar’s Tier-1 and Tariff-Free modules are now certified by UL and approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC). Vikram Solar, an advanced solar product and manufacturing company in Kolkata, India, received UL 1703 certification for its 60-cell polycrystalline solar panels in mid-September. This listing covers module wattage sizes… Read more »
Mumbai/Pforzheim/Freiburg, November 7, 2014: November 18-20 marks the return of Intersolar India, with the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai again playing host to representatives of the international solar industry. The Intersolar AWARD ceremony for the Solar Projects in India category is one of the highlights of the exhibition. An expert panel of judges has… Read more »
-A 320 kilowatt solar energy plant on the roofs of a waste incineration plant -Photovoltaic systems continue to be attractive for municipal companies -Q CELLS photovoltaic modules impress with their proven durability, demanding testing procedures and European production [Cologne / Thalheim, Germany, 7 November 2014] – In a show of its continued dedication to solar… Read more »
Revenues of EUR 19.5 million (from continued operations: EUR 15.9 million), still below expectations Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) decline accordingly to EUR – 5.7 million (from continued operations: EUR – 6.8 million) Available order book exceeds EUR 40 million, positive outlook Negative Group equity; equity ratio of the parent company (AG) at 14.8… Read more »
Neuhausen-Hamberg (Germany), 31 October 2014. For Bystronic glass, the glasstec 2014 trade fair which took place in Düsseldorf, was dominated by the 50th anniversary of the Bützberg division (Switzerland). In addition to anniversary celebrations, the high-speed solutions for architectural and automotive glass glass processing proved extremely popular with many trade fair stand visitors. Daily moderated… Read more »
Reutlingen, 5th November, 2014. High-tech mechanical engineering for the future’s growth markets: Electronic Components, Electronic Devices, Solar, and Energy Storage – these are the business segments of Manz. Our expertise is based upon six core technologies: Automation, Metrology, Printing, Laser Processing, Wet Chemical Processing and Vacuum Coating. Today: Our laser expertise as shown by a… Read more »
-Q.HOME solution will help cut homeowners´ energy bills -Convenient and easy solution for homeowners from a single source -Reliable generation and consumption of clean energy from the own roof [Thalheim, Germany, 05 November 2014] – Hanwha Q CELLS, the largest European PV provider according to shipments in 2014, has teamed up with SAMSUNG SDI to… Read more »
This supply was completed under the recently announced PPA model that PROINSO has launched in India. This 50kWp Roof top project close to Mumbai uses Jinko 250Wp modules and Eversol TLC20K inverters. This project is integrated in the recently announced partnership between PROINSO and ZEVERSOLAR. PROINSO doing the engineering and plant optimization to ensure highest… Read more »
At the recent World Solar Congress, a gathering of alternative energy’s top executives that took place October 14 and 15 in Shanghai, ASM Assembly Systems’ DEK Solar was again honoured with an award for innovation. Voted on by all World Solar Congress participants, the significant technology contributions of DEK Solar in 2014 were recognized with… Read more »
Munich, Germany, November 3rd, 2014 – The Scandinavian-German PV module manufacturer Innotech Solar (ITS) is expanding its international sales team for the UK, French and German markets. The company has been able to attract three new highly experienced sales managers each of whom have already achieved great success in the PV industry having previously worked… Read more »
SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Speaking in Singapore on Wednesday, Hanergy Holding Group Chairman and CEO Li Hejun highlighted the relevance of launching the English-language edition of his first book, China’s New Energy Revolution, there, and lauded the island country’s sustained commitment to clean energy development. The English version of Li Hejun’s first book,… Read more »
Milton Keynes, 30 October 2014 – Conergy, one of the world’s largest downstream solar companies, announced today that it had connected a 37MWp solar power plant to the grid, for RWE Supply & Trading, the energy trading house of European utility RWE Group. Located on a disused airfield at Kencot Hill, close to the historic… Read more »
-Hanwha Q CELLS continues on its growth path [Thalheim, Germany / Cyberjaya, Malaysia, 29 October 2014] – German headquartered Hanwha Q CELLS today announced that it will build a large-scale module factory at its existing site in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The new facility will include four production lines and automated equipment for the company’s high performing… Read more »
* The finance will be available under PPA model for all projects above 100 KW across India. * The product will be flexible with Build Own Operate & Build Own Transfer finance models. * Recruitment and Training of more PROINSO Qualified Installers is under way for full national coverage of the model. 27 October 2014…. Read more »
Haarlem, 28 October, 2014 – Today sees the launch of IKEA’s residential solar offer in Haarlem, Netherlands, in partnership with Hanergy, the thin film solar panel installation provider. Dutch consumers will for the first time be able to purchase solar panels from the Swedish retailer through Hanergy, starting at €3200 excluding VAT and with an… Read more »
Offshore energy support vessel operator celebrates launch of largest class-certified, tank-tested catamaran to date, building on unparalleled comfort and safety standards. Tuesday 28th October 2014, Cowes – Class-leading offshore energy support vessel operator Seacat Services today unveils Seacat Intrepid, the first DNV GL certified 26m-crew transfer vessel to profit from a unique workboat tank-testing programme…. Read more »
Groundbreaking system enables large-scale implementation of solar globally Las Vegas, Nevada (Solar Power International 2014 – Booth 812) — October 21, 2014 – Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), today announced the Enphase Energy Management System, a groundbreaking system for energy management that delivers on the vision of enabling large-scale implementation of solar power integrated with… Read more »
Introduces a modular, plug-and-play solution that is fully integrated into the Enphase Energy Management System Las Vegas, Nevada (Solar Power International 2014 – Booth 812) — October 21, 2014 – Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), announced today its Enphase AC Battery, an advanced energy storage solution with a modular, plug-and-play storage device fully integrated with the… Read more »
WHAT & WHY:NRG Energy and MGM Resorts International celebrate the world’s largest rooftop solar array, now positioned on the Mandalay Bay Hotel. NRG and MGM Resorts partnered together to power one of the largest conference spaces in Las Vegas, the Mandalay Bay Resort Convention Center. The 6.4 megawatt dc (MW dc) (5 MW ac) array… Read more »
Burnaby, Canada, October 16, 2014 – Schneider ElectricTM Solar Business, a global leader in solutions for solar power conversion chain, announces the launch of the new PV Skid, an optimized power conversion system designed for North American photovoltaic (PV) power plants. Schneider Electric will be exhibiting in booth #1024 at Solar Power International on October… Read more »
Burnaby, Canada, October 16, 2014 – Schneider ElectricTM Solar Business, a global leader in solutions for solar power conversion chain, will be showcasing a suite of new products and solutions for PV power plants, commercial, residential and off-grid applications at Solar Power International, on October 20-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Solar Power International is North America’s… Read more »