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Over 50 years of innovation
A trusted name in the solar industry for decades – Spitzenberger & Spies GmbH & Co. KG. – remains ahead of the rest when it comes to the capabilities of modern bi-directional inverters. In this article, we explore the use of battery energy storage systems in local PV installations and testing the performance of connected… Read more »
A focus on excellence and growth
A goliath of the solar energy sector, Trina Solar has appeared in PES several times over the years. We’re very happy to welcome the company back to our pages, and particularly happy to catch up with Jing Tian, Director of Global Marketing. Jian talks us through the company’s most pressing priorities and presents an illuminating… Read more »
Addressing the impact of partial state of charge on batteries with Smart Carbon
Words: Dean Middleton, Senior Sales Director – Renewable Energy, Trojan Battery Co., LLC Batteries are crucial to the success of PV systems, and yet capitalising on their true efficiency and longevity is often an afterthought. Dean Middleton offers his expert view… The single most important factor to consider when purchasing a deep-cycle battery for renewable… Read more »
Shining lights
Just 20 cities, representing just 0.1 per cent of the land area of the United States, account for 7 per cent of solar PV capacity in the country. These top 20 cities contain more solar power today than was installed in the entire U.S. just six years ago. PES investigates. Solar power is on the… Read more »
A modern prescription for energy independence
With nearly four decades’ experience at the cutting edge of the manufacturing sector, Victron Energy is an organisation with an impressive reputation for innovation and quality. We asked the company’s Managing Director, Matthijs Vader to give us an essential overview. PES: Welcome to PES. Would you like to tell us a little about the company… Read more »
Taking wafer coating to a new level
VON ARDENNE develops and manufactures advanced vacuum coating equipment for the deposition of ultra-thin functional layers on materials such as glass, metal strip, wafers and polymer films. In this article, we take an exclusive look at the company and its latest product, XEA|nova. The German family-owned company VON ARDENNE’s key technologies are magnetron sputtering and… Read more »
A ray of light in the field of solar metrology
A new company for the PV industry that is already catching the eye of customers and pre-eminent research institutions, WAVELABS is set to shake-up the sector with a unique interface and a fresh approach to business. We put the questions to the company’s Torsten Brammer, Thankmar Wagner and Jˆrn Suthues. PES: WAVELABS is a relatively… Read more »
Smooth operator
The old saying, ‘preparation prevents poor performance’ rings particularly true when it comes to A2SEA. The company has installed more than 1,000 turbines and 400 foundations and is currently smashing targets for bringing projects in on time and on budget and, naturally, in the safest manner possible. We spoke to Jens Frederik Hansen to find… Read more »
Is it time to accept wind’s shortcomings?
The scientific arguments (and counter-arguments) surrounding Wind Turbine Syndrome have been raging for years. PES is obviously and firmly pro-wind, but in the interests of balance, isn’t it time we started handling our PR a little better? After all, clean energy isn’t necessarily flawless energy… Sarah Shea didn’t find out about the wind farm until… Read more »
Pioneers of the high-seas
Offering much more than simply floating hotels, C-bed is setting new trends in safety, comfort and efficiency. We talked to Flemming Hjorth about the company’s foresight and effort in this niche industry and discover how it is able to offer tailor-made solutions to clients based on the most extensive knowledge and experience available. PES: How… Read more »
