With big change comes unpredictability. At a time when the world is increasingly relying on green energy including solar, this uncertainty has the potential to cause problems. PES sat down with Travis Snyder, Product Manager at Solis Europe, to find out how it is reacting to an increased need for solutions that insulate electrical users… Read more »
All over Europe, string inverters have been the standard for decades, not only in large-scale industrial PV plants, but also in residential rooftop installations. Although there have been some alterations in the product standards to tackle performance, safety and other issues, there hasn’t been a major reformation in the residential market for a long time…. Read more »
Logistics hubs, the central facilities for distributing goods, are the core of logistics companies. Their vast, flat roofs are ideal for installing solar. As energy is one of the leading costs for operating a warehouse, solar can play a crucial role in lowering this outlay. Now, many logistics companies are planning for another huge challenge:… Read more »
A stable power supply is the focus of current energy debates. The ultimate target is to become independent from fossil fuels. However, the change from a few centralised energy producers to many decentralised ones means a complete reorganisation of the power grid, which has existed in this form for over 100 years, something that isn’t… Read more »
There are common, and intertwined, misconceptions in the PV industry about string inverters today. The first is that they are subject to the ‘Christmas light effect’, meaning, if one module can’t produce power, the whole string will stop working. The second is that in the presence of shade, inverters will be forced to work at… Read more »
The transformation from fossil fuels to solar and climate-neutral energy generation is a huge task. Integrating sustainability into our entire life cycle will involve the creation of products and services to help people and industry to solarize their energy needs. Thus, effectively reducing their emissions. This can only really be achieved through collaboration and the… Read more »
Schmid introduces inline single side wet processes along with Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition doped glass layers. IBC (interdigitated back contact) solar cells have metal on the non-illuminated side, to maximize the absorption of incident light on the front . Other advantages of the IBC architecture include lower series resistance due to higher metal fraction,… Read more »
With the growing season approaching, PES caught up with Renu Robotics’ CEO Tim Matus to find out the latest on autonomous technology in the solar industry and how it can help solve issues around vegetation while keeping costs and energy use in check. PES: Tim, it’s always good to talk to you. When we’ve spoken… Read more »
While the European demand for Solar PV soars, why hasn’t the Solar PV industry raced forward to scale up? The conundrum is that European companies and investors face a high business risk in establishing a sustainable solar upstream manufacturing value chain. Over the past two years, Norwegian Crystals has been providing thought leadership around the… Read more »
As market demand for solar increases, so companies within the sector are expanding their premises and their product ranges. Among these is Mounting Systems GmbH, a business that is taking its solutions for pitches and flat roofs to new heights. As Germany’s only manufacturer of solar mounting systems, Mounting Systems GmbH, located in Rangsdorf, near… Read more »
Managing remote power systems is a challenge, but an increasingly necessary one. Fortunately, there are new hardware and software technologies emerging that will allow solar electric system optimization in the field while reducing downtime, without being on-site. The past decade has seen tremendous growth in solar electric systems being used to power remote applications and… Read more »
Solar panels are becoming increasingly part of our everyday world, so ensuring they blend seamlessly into their surroundings is key. A good time then for us to discuss this issue and some possible solutions for color solar modules, with Sebastian Barth, Business Development Manager Electronic Materials, at Merck. PES: Hello Sebastian and welcome back to… Read more »
Producing over 560 GWh of energy annually, the Baynouna solar park is helping Jordan achieve its objective of meeting 50% of its electricity needs from renewables by 2030. Creating enough energy to power 160,000 homes, this is a large-scale project that is also providing jobs and economic opportunities for the area. The Baynouna Solar Energy… Read more »
There is lots of talk about power shortages and how we can produce even more power through solar or wind. It is true, nothing works without power. However, the current crisis in eastern Europe shows that we cannot only focus on power shortages. There is another source of energy, that might actually be a way… Read more »
Is it really possible to produce and store cost-effective electricity without being dependent on electricity suppliers and in an environmentally friendly way? The latest innovation from KOSTAL may have made this vision much closer to reality, enabling self-generated solar energy to not only be used directly, but also allowing surplus to be saved for later… Read more »
Solar panel maintenance is crucial for ensuring that the installed photovoltaic (PV) system remains in great working condition, both now and in the future. Many problems with solar panels can go unnoticed for some time and may end up being quite costly to fix. There are a few ways you can ensure you’re taking good… Read more »
With the pace of the industry shifting up a gear, new projects and technologies are implemented and PV plants are upgraded much more frequently to optimise energy yields. We were keen to speak to Kees Hoogendijk, Managing Director of EKO Instruments Europe B.V., to find out how manufacturers are able to respond to this demand…. Read more »
Lachlan Bateman, Head of Power Systems Planning, Asia Pacific Energy Systems at DNV, discusses how, with some minor modifications to the ‘standard’ electrical distribution design approach for residential developments, networks may be able to accept high volumes of solar power within distribution code limits. Multiple stakeholders in grid-connected, community solar residential projects need assurance that… Read more »
The combined trade fair Solar Solutions International / Green Heating Solutions is well known in the world of sustainable professionals. Installers, consultants, developers, end users and other business visitors have been finding their way to the exhibition floor since 2013. This year, the trade fair is celebrating its tenth anniversary, with over 275 exhibitors and… Read more »
2022 was the year of terawatt solar power. With one TW installed worldwide, there are now ambitious targets to reach the next TW within just three years. European PV research is performing well and production technology is in greater demand than it has been for over a decade. The PV community is proposing innovative, affordable… Read more »
Growth is rapid, demand is strong and technology is advancing, but letting high standards slip now is an unthinkable option for those companies who are innovating in the solar sector. Ultra-black double-glass panels present an opportunity to offer customers the best of all worlds, but where might this innovation go next? Belinus is a premium… Read more »
Shifting environmental factors constantly challenge the efficiency of solar arrays; dust, debris and shade can drastically lower power output. With a conventional ‘string’ inverter system, the least-performing module determines the productivity of the entire array. APsystems’ microinverters give more power, independently optimizing the output from each solar module, something that will no doubt be welcome… Read more »
The expectations for continued growth of the wind industry brings sustained challenges at many levels. One of these is finding the best way of expanding the wind workforce while maintaining safety and training levels, something that can be achieved with the right training and support. Demand for wind turbine technicians is predicted to grow over… Read more »
可持续发展背景下，如何满足大规模新能源接入、消纳成为实现碳达峰、碳中和目标的必答 题，新能源接入电网已成为电力行业主要发展方向之一。 但由于新能源具备不稳定性、间歇性等特点，导致其在大量接入地区电网后会产生一定的负 面作用，所以为保证电网的安全稳定运行，新能源设备必须具备主动调节电网的能力。本文从 光伏逆变器的角度简述一下新能源设备如何主动调节电网保障电网的稳定运行。
全球范围内的油价在飞速攀升，对更加清洁、廉价的电动汽车的需求水涨船高。我们认为现 在是采访 Soltaro 首席执行官 Tynan Coles 的好时机，听一听他如何看待这个市场、该市场 为太阳能行业带来的机会以及到目前为止所取得的进展。 PES:Tynan，谢谢您百忙之中抽出时间接 受 PES 的采访。不介意的话，为了让之前 不太清楚的读者有所了解，能否请您先简 要介绍一下 Soltaro 的背景?
太阳能是能源转型的一个关键因素。根据国际能源署(IEA) 的数据，从2022年起，太阳能有望创下全球新部署的记录。 由于近年来的快速发展以及部署成本和LCOE的持续降低， 太阳能正在成为领先的可再生能源。 保持对细节的关注对 于跟上这种变化的步伐至关重要，具体来说就是保证产品质 量和客户满意度。 尽管在过去几年中存在一些挑战，包括 COVID-19的封锁，供应链和物流问题， 但太阳能光伏市场显示出弹性并继续增 长。2021年，全球安装的光伏系统总容量 为168吉瓦–比2020年多出近30吉瓦。
如今，我们比以往任何时候都更需要环保的技术解决方案来防止全球 进一步变暖。我们的世 界已经超过了大气中400ppm二氧化碳的门 槛，近百年来的平均温度已经上升了近1°C。
2022 年 4 月，我们见证了光伏行业的一个重要里程碑事件:全球太阳能装机容量达到 10 亿千 瓦。 太阳能发电进入太瓦时代。未来三年内，太阳能发电量将翻番，超过 20 亿千瓦，想想都让 人觉得震撼。 随着该市场的迅猛增长，关于对保护生产资源和可再生能源输送的环境成本与 社会影响的讨论也日渐增多。此外，在太阳能项目的土地使用方面，也引发了越来越多的担忧。 构建价值网，而不只是价值链 我们该如何跟上市场快速发展的步伐并 采用可持续发展的理念来构建“光伏价 值网”呢?为何要构建价值网而不是价值 链?价值链有它的起点和终点，但光伏行 业对更广泛的社会和经济体系带来的影响 是巨大的。光伏价值网具有真正意义上的 互联性，集投入和产出于一体。
40年的经验，7*24小时监控总装机量超过21 GWp的全球55,000个光伏电站，包括上海在内的 全球12个分支机构-以及积极塑造未来和追求能够改变世界的理想:成立于1976年的 meteocontrol是一家世界领先的光伏电站资产组合监控系统的开发商和供应商，是顺风清洁 能源有限公司的子公司(http://en.sfcegroup.com/)。目标:为世界提供可持续的清洁能源。
太阳能电池板在我们的日常生活中日益普及，因此，确保其无缝融入周围环境成为关键所在。 我们有幸与 Merck 电子材料业务发展经理 Sebastian Barth 一起来探讨这个问题以及一 些关于彩色太阳能组件的可行解决方案。
随着实现“碳中和”目标的进程加快，低碳生活、使用绿色能源 已经成为全球共识。越来越多的人选择在自家屋顶安装光伏系 统。因其布局较为分散、装机规模小、布置在用户附近等特点， 这类系统被归为分布式光伏系统。 在我国，分布式光伏发展仅10余年，还处 于探索阶段。因此，我们在安装分布式光 伏之前，也许会遇到一些困惑，例如如何 判断周边环境是否适合安装光伏，怎样评 估房屋用电量、需要多少块光伏组件(即 太阳能板)、如何选择高效逆变器、如何筛 选靠谱安装商以及后期运维方式……禾迈 实验室，帮你读懂光伏。今天，我们就一起 讨论在安装分布式光伏之前，需要考虑的 6大因素，希望能帮助正处于迷茫的你，成 功“避坑”。
亚洲的光伏生产线规模不断扩大，产生的数据量随之不断增加，因此需要对这些数据进行妥善 处理。这也让制造商在评估和优化生产线效率时面临重大挑战。有鉴于此，halm elektronik gmbh 探讨了如何借助实时控制和监测软件来增强决策。 随着亚洲太阳能电池和组件产量的激增， 以及光伏生产线规模的扩大，跟踪测量数 据的难度也越来越大，而这对于质量和工 艺控制而言极其重要。此外，近期的扩张 更甚以往，特别是太阳能电池制造商的项 目也呈现出激增之势。
海外光伏市场起步较早，从中暴露出来的安全问题也不少，因此出台了很多并网安全规范以及 系统安全规范目前国内也开始逐步出台强制性的标准法规，以及相关的安全标准，助推光伏电 站安全有序发展。2021年8月2日，国家能源局更是针对光伏电站火灾等安全问题做出回复，鼓 励企业采用新技术新设备来提高光伏发电站的安全性，并着手制定相关标准。 对此，固德威也在不断坚持探索更多更优 质的解决方案，来全面保障光伏系统的安 全性。 一、业主财产安全 光伏电站中最常见的事故是火灾，光伏行 业近3年内已有45起典型的火灾事故。随 着光伏装机容量的逐年攀升，逆变器、汇 流箱、大电流组件以及应用场景越来越复 杂，造成火灾的隐患增多。 固德威逆变器集合了多重保护功能，主动 预防火灾的发生，例如直流拉弧检测功 能，以及防雷保护功能，都是通过检测和 保护功能将火灾隐患消灭在初期。同时固 德威的逆变器具有良好的散热设计和降载 保护，大概率地降低火灾的风险。
多年来，大功率背接触光伏组件一直在静待时机，希望有一天能在阳光下大放异彩。如今，这 项技术终于迎来了高光时刻。其应用领域迅速扩张，从住宅屋顶这类蓬勃发展的领域一直扩 张到电动汽车等新兴领域。为帮助揭示未来机遇及背后蕴含的科学原理，PES 采访了 EnduransTM Solar 新上任的导电背板业务总监 Lawrence Theunissen。 PES:您好，Lawrence，欢迎接受我们的 采访。您能否介绍一下自己，并谈谈您在 太阳能行业的工作情况? Lawrence Theunissen: 我经过培训成 为一名机械工程师，因此我一直对事物 的运作原理十分感兴趣。在过去的 28 年 里，我把自己在聚合物和应用开发领域掌 握的知识运用到了多个商务职位的工作实 践中，因此可以说我在这两个领域做得都 很出色，至少在某种程度上是这样!尽管 我接触太阳能行业还不久，但我凭借自身 的工程背景能充分了解这项技术。另外还 有一点对我的帮助很大，那就是我在可再 生材料领域的丰富工作经验，当时我们努 EnduransTM 背板和导电背板产品组合实 力解决了许多与太阳能领域类似的挑战。
凝露和结霜， 比较任何类型的天气都可能会对光伏系统的效率造成更大影响。那么该如何改 进监测系统的耐候性，同时确保其准确性、速度和数据可靠性?Dmytro Podolskyy 介绍了来 自 EKO Instruments 的最新解决方案。 为何要担心凝露和结霜? 与“积尘”(光伏太阳能板上堆积的物质 一般是灰尘、落叶或鸟粪)的影响类似， 凝露和结霜也会反射、遮挡或吸收太阳辐 射，从而对光伏发电站的能源生产和光学 测量以及日射强度计测得的辐照度造成不 良影响。
SNEC 第十六届(2022)国际太阳能光伏与智慧能源(上海)大会 暨展览会将于 12 月 27 日至 12 月 29 日举行。行业经历创新 和前瞻性发展，为这一年画上了圆满的句号。PES 将抢先了解 参观者可在展览会上获得的体验。 SNEC 光伏大会暨展览会由 25 个国际 机构和组织联合举办，将于 12 月下旬在 上海举行。这是亚洲最重要的一场太阳 能相关年度盛会，活动场地从 2007 年的 15,000 平方米扩大到 2021 年的 200,000 平方米，共有全球 95 个国家和地区的 1,600 多家参展商参与，其中国际参展商 占 30%。大会已成为中国、亚洲乃至全球 最具影响力的国际专业大型光伏盛会。