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Lift off for efficiency at height
Imagine being a wind technician standing inside a 100m high wind turbine, where the only way up is via a vertical metal ladder. This was a very real challenge for anyone until the mid-2000s. And even though many wind turbines are now equipped with climbing aids, they still cannot eradicate things like physical fatigue, safety… Read more »
Good economics begins at home with microinverters
As solar energy becomes increasingly popular among homeowners, there is a growing demand for more efficient and cost-effective solutions for residential solar installations. One of the key components is the inverter, which converts the DC power generated by the solar panels into AC power that can be used in homes or exported to the grid…. Read more »
On track for increased energy generation
Tracking systems are something of a booming market in the world of solar technology. We were keen to get the viewpoint of Juan Manuel Gómez García, CEO of TrinaTracker BU EMEA, to find out why this is the case. What are the advantages of this technology and where might it lead us next? PES: Welcome… Read more »
Customer centric, flexible design solutions to meet global targets on solar expansion
Solar installation accounted for 20 GW, or 50% of all new electricity-generating assets added in the US in 20221. This is the largest annual share in the industry’s history and the fourth consecutive year that solar was the top technology with new electric capacity installations. As energy providers across the world move fast to expand… Read more »
Engineered recycled rubber products: poised for growth
The use of recycled tyre rubber crumb in engineered products has been gaining popularity in recent years, and is set to grow further. Initially limited to use in composite materials and in flooring and sports fields, the push for lower CO2 supply chains and a desire to reduce production of new plastics, has highlighted the… Read more »
Safe connections in the harshest environment
The world continues to shift steadily towards renewable energy sources, with solar photovoltaics representing more than one-third of generation growth. And this source will continue to grow at high speed. No doubt too, that more and more PV plants will be installed in areas with special or extreme climate conditions. In harsh environments, PV installations… Read more »
Solar as a full energy solution
We welcome two new faces from Solis Inverters in this issue of PES. Sean Collier is the company’s new Country Manager for the UK & Ireland, and Matt McCrimmond has joined as a Product Solutions Specialist, with rather a special brief. We were intrigued to find out more. PES: Welcome to you both. We have… Read more »
Creating connections for better energy use
In 2023, the energy management manufacturer Solar-Log GmbH and Viessmann Climate Solutions SE, one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable climate and energy solutions, announced their strategic partnership in the field of monitoring photovoltaic systems. PES wanted to ask Holger Schroth, Chief Product Officer Solar-Log GmbH, and Dr. Markus Klausner, CTO Viessmann Climate Solutions… Read more »
Solar powered retail: keeping supermarkets sustainable and profitable
One of the fastest-growing and most promising commercial segments for solar energy applications is food retail. The logic is inescapable, with supermarkets consuming more electricity than almost any other retail sector. They need power 24/7 to preserve food in refrigerator and freezer cold cases, which can amount to more than 75% of their energy costs,… Read more »
Making the switch takes partnership
Ireland is moving ahead at some pace with its shift towards a greater use of renewable energy, particularly with the recent government announcement of zero VAT on solar. We thought it was a good time, therefore, to speak to SKE’s Akash Bais, Technical Sales Manager, Ireland, about how the distributor is finding things in this… Read more »
